R/P/M COORDINATOR-SES

Requisition No: 856376 

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: R/P/M COORDINATOR-SES

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 62000244 

Salary:  $48,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 08/08/2025 

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Department of Military Affairs

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***

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

VACANCY # 62000244

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 or equivalent and five (5) years of professional administrative experience; AND
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience.
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Two (2) years of recruiting experience.
• Three (3) years of customer service and sales experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises a staff of 11 State employees.
• Oversees the daily Operations of the Recruitment, Mentor and Placement Department.
• Responsible for overall recruiting efforts for each course, placement of Cadets after graduation, Cadet / Mentor matching, training of Mentors, and oversight of Post-Residential activities.
• Attends all academy’s staff meetings and provides updates to the Director in current and upcoming events.
• Oversees the scheduling of Mentors visits with Cadets.
• Oversees the scheduling and execution of all curriculums pertaining to Voting Registration, Mentor Training and Department of Juvenile Justice mandatory classes.
• Monitors and oversees the residential and post-residential phases on all active cadets.
• Attends and oversees all mentor training events, academy orientations, candidates’ interview sessions and admissions day activities.
• Reviews and approves all time and attendance for the RPM Department employees in the People First system.
• Responsible for generating required quarterly reports to the Department of Juvenile Justice on active Cadets that are previously registered with DJJ.
• Responsible for generating required monthly report to the Department of Children and Families Services on active Cadets that are previously registered with DCF.
• Reviews and certifies the Department of Juvenile Justice background investigation reports on all juvenile applicants prior to admission into the academy.
• Reports to the Director of the academy on a regular basis on the number of active applications received and approved for the upcoming scheduled classes.
• Verifies all recruitment missions by the RPM Assistant/Recruiter.
• Verifies required documentation on all applicants and provides guidance to the Director on the eligibility status for acceptance into the program.
• Coordinates all campus visits to include interviews of applicants, academy tours and Mentor training classes and visits.
• Assists with initiating and developing policy material.  Makes administrative decisions on program policy and its application and interpretation.  Directs the quality and quantity of work in professional and volunteer (Mentor) services including screening, marketing, education and training.  Plans programs to establish long and short-term goals.
• Provides feedback to the Information Management Specialist on FLYCA website events announcements.
• Identifies assigned staff to his / her department to provide assistance during all Cadets placement passes.
• Identifies and present nominees to the Director of the academy for the Mentor of the Year Award twice a year.
• Ensures that all Cooperative Agreement requirements for graduation are met (i.e. Citizenship Components, Mentor Match Components and Placement Components) by dateline date.
• Oversees the Academy’s Military Career Day activities twice per year.
• Oversees the Academy’s Student Government Association voting procedures, selection process and induction ceremony.  Reports to the Director of the academy all Cadets - SGA members discipline violations and recommendations for termination from the SGA.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of compiling, organizing and analyzing data. 
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to supervise people.
• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Ability to develop various reports.
• Ability to manage a service program.
• Ability to assess budgetary needs.
• Ability to assess program policies and procedures in relation to client needs.
• Ability to manage program budgets.
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct service program activities.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Must be knowledgeable in the use of computers and the use of basic software programs such as Microsoft Office.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF POSITION:

• May be required to work occasional weekends (which may require flexing of schedule to maintain 40 hour week). Expect during interviews and orientations for work hours to vary. 
• Must be available for travel about 15% of the time to attend training courses and certifications.  
• Position will require travel overnight and supervision of Cadets for events and orientations.
• Incumbent may frequently be exposed to aggressive / hostile at-risk youths and / or upset parents / guardians.
• Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain certification in CPR, Gang Awareness, and Sexual Harassment training/certification within 90 days of employment and be able to re-certify once a year.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects or equipment to and from recruiting sessions.
• Must be able to kneel, reach, stand, crouch, push, stoop, pull, or grasp.

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.