RPM ASSISTANT

Requisition No: 853129 

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: RPM ASSISTANT

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 62000355 

Salary:  $39,765.18 

Posting Closing Date: 05/27/2025 

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Department of Military Affairs

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***

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

VACANCY # 62000355

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 to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
2. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program. 
3. The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
4. This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
5. 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.
6. Must be able to pass a Department of Juvenile Justice Background screening/test.
7. Must have and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License.
8. 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:

• Ability to collect information from potential applicants from the Guard Program, as well as phone and internet inquiries and transition them into the correct category for processing.
• Provides information regarding admissions requirements and program benefits to prospective applicants and parents via phone, mail, and personal visits.  Follow up with mail or phone calls, as needed. 
• Assist prospective applicants with an enrollment process including advising collection of required mandatory documents.  
• Assists and attends set-up of Interviews and orientations for potential applicants and their families.  
• Provide support and guidance to develop effective communication and training of staff members to assist in the enrollment process.
• Ability to effectively relay information pertaining to the background of the organization and its effectiveness to the applicant and their legal guardian.   
• Assist in developing and coordinating a social services outreach program with the RPM Coordinator which builds relationships with community agencies.
• Ability to work independently and within the team concept.
• Coordinate on-campus or offsite Interviews and orientations for applicants and their legal guardian through the budget office and corresponding facilities.
• Conduct mandatory core component training classes.  Assist in conducting daily administrative activities and/or directing special projects or activities.  Submits travel requests, schedules orientations, and interviews and oversee Academy Admissions day activities with the RPM Coordinator.
• Supports Academy events/functions as required as part of the operations tempo of the facility with notice from direct supervisor and/or Academy leadership.  Due to the 24/7nature of the Academy, required events/functions may fall outside the employee's established work schedule.  Special events and functions include but are not limited to class intake, family day, placement pass, and service to community events, orientation and interview events, graduation, and other such events/functions supporting the Academy mission.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of administrative principles and practices.
• Knowledge of office procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Window programs and Internet
• 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.

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.  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.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

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 clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.