RPM ASSISTANT

Date: Aug 8, 2025

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Requisition No: 858543

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: RPM ASSISTANT

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 62000356

Salary: $39,765.18

Posting Closing Date: 08/22/2025

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Department of Military Affairs

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000356

WORK LOCATION: STARKE, FLORIDA

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (DMA)

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

FLORIDA YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY

The Florida Youth Challenge Academy’s mission is to provide a highly disciplined and motivational environment, free from outside distractions, which fosters academics, leadership, development, personal growth, self-esteem, and physical fitness for qualifying high school dropouts. The Academy consists of an operational staff and cadre with in-depth military experience, certified instructors from the Clay County School District system, a registered nurse, counselors and recruitment and placement personnel.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses

Training Opportunities

For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go tohttp://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.

New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program.

The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.

This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.

As a CANDIDATE, you may be required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

Must be able to pass a Department of Juvenile Justice Background screening/test.

Must have and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.

Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification within six months of employment.

NOTE

To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

A High School Diploma AND

Three (3) years of professional, full-time-equivalent experience in

Education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License

Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists prospective students with the enlistment process to include facilitating MEPS visits and testing with the prospective Branch of the Military

Facilitate planning, organization, and implementation of special event to include Career/Military Day, Mentor/Mentee Training and Academy Tours with Cadets and Vendors twice a year.

Oversees and implements vendor for Career/Military Day and gather vendors for participation.

Facilitates all ASVAB Testing with cadets twice a class and conducts meetings with cadets for scores to discuss future options for Military Service.

Contacts local and long-distance agencies seeking job opportunities for cadet placement.

Oversees homework assignments for all cadets during placement passes.

Assists with training for Mentors pertaining to Placement Requirements each class.

Assists with developing and coordinating a social services outreach program which builds relationships with community agencies for Cadet Placement.

Coordinates activities involving the preparation and placement of students into identified employment opportunities.

Coordinates on-campus or offsite job interviewing opportunities between students and prospective employers.

Provides assistance with any additional duties assigned by RPM Coordinator, and/or the Deputy Director.

Assists in conducting RPM Admissions Training and daily activities including Orientations', Admissions Intake, Rite of Passage, Family Day, Mentor Training, Career Day, Placement Pass and Graduation.

Manages Social Media for the academy; works with Program Leadership on different platforms and messaging for FLYCA.

Serves as the Public Affairs lead for FLYCA; closely working with the Department of Military Affairs and FLYCA Program Leadership on stories and messaging of the academy.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.

Knowledge of office procedures and practices.

Knowledge of Microsoft Window programs and Internet

Ability to work in a team environment.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Ability to adapt to a dynamic and changing environment.

Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.

Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data.

Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports.

Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, employees, supervisors, and other personnel.

Maintain a high level of energy and be able to multi-task efficiently.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Ability to work with little or no supervision.

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:http://www.sss.gov

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

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