Generally, the job grade immediately below the Guji is called Negi; however in some Beppyo jinja (Shrines on the Special List), including Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine, there is another position called the Gonguji (assistant chief of those who serve shrines and who control festivals and general affairs) between the Guji and Negi.
一般の神社では宮司の次位は禰宜であるが、住吉大社など一部の別表神社では宮司と禰宜の間に権宮司が置かれる。