Assistant Chief of Training

Requisition No: 859504 

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: Assistant Chief of Training

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 62000432 

Salary:  $45,990.40 

Posting Closing Date: 09/10/2025 

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Department of Military Affairs

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***

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

VACANCY # 62000432

 

WORK LOCATION:  JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA (125TH FIGHTER WING)

 

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.

 

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

• Two (2) years of supervisory experience; AND
• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License; AND
• The State of Florida Certificate of Compliance as a Firefighter (Not earlier than 1998)***Note***; AND
• Assistant Chief of Training (AFSC 3E771): Required Department of Defense Certifications
• Fire Fighter II
• Airport Fire Fighter
• HAZMAT Operations
• Driver/Operator Pumper
• ARFF & Tender
• Completion of the DOD Fire Protection School
• DoD Sponsored Career Development Courses (CDC) or equivalent certification accredited by International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) or national fire service accreditation
• Fire Officer I
• Fire Officer II
• Fire Officer III
• Fire Instructor I
• Fire Instructor II
• Fire Instructor III
• Fire Inspector I
• Fire Inspector II
• HAZMAT Incident Commander
• Health & Safety Officer

 

***NOTE*** Applicants must submit a copy of their valid and active Florida Certification of Compliance as a Firefighter in order to be considered. Individuals with only DoD Certifications may challenge The State of Florida Certificate of Compliance for reciprocity with approval from the Florida Firefighter College. (Point of Contact at the Florida Fire College: Heather LaBrecques 352-369-2810)***

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Assistant Chief of Training / Health & Safety Officer is re