AVTEC Instructor: Maritime (PCN 07-4565)

State of Alaska; Seward (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska’s AVTEC in Seward seeks a Maritime Instructor to develop curriculum and training materials for maritime programs. You will prepare materials for Coast Guard approval and manage equipment for classes while advising students on credential applications and simulator operations.

The role involves outreach to rural communities, supporting AVTEC’s mission to train Alaskans for work in the trades and ensuring students complete training and secure employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of teaching, training, lecturing and testing methods.
• Ability to develop and present curriculum and training material.
• Experience advising students on credential applications or related processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop curriculum for Coast Guard approval and maritime training materials.
• Maintain equipment used for maritime courses and simulate operations when needed.
• Advise students on merchant mariner credential applications and outreach activities.
• Support rural community training and campus outreach as needed.

Skills

Education & Training

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Flexibility

Technical Competence

Education

Bachelor's degree (applicable field)

Job description

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of AVTEC, is recruiting for a Maritime Instructor located in Seward! No Cover Letter Required!

This position is in the Alaska Vocational Technical Teacher's Unit (AVTECTA).

What You Will Be Doing:

Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC), a Division of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, is recruiting for a Maritime Instructor. This position will develop curriculum for approval by the United States Coast Guard. This position develops training material and maintains equipment used for maritime courses. Additional duties may include advising students with merchant mariner credential applications, simulator operations and outreach activities for rural communities.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

The Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) trains Alaskans for work in the trades. Our motto is "start a career in less than a year" and the mission is to deliver flexible, accessible and affordable workforce training that is responsive to the dynamic needs of business and industry and servce Alaska's diverse communities. The mission is realized through our day to day operations where staff and instructors collaborate to ensure the success of AVTEC students in completing training and securing employment post training. We live by and model the core values of professionalism, respect, accountability, citizenship, and inclusion in all we do to help Alaskans gain skills, secure employment, and succeed in life.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

The greatest benefit of being an instructor at AVTEC is that you will see how your work changes the lives of students enrolled in training by preparing them to be accomplished and skilled individuals ready to work in less than one year. In this position, you will use your teaching and curriculum development skills to help students gain knowledge and build competencies in new areas. As a member of the staff at a division of the State of Alaska, you are employed by the State of Alaska and as such are offered paid leave accural, retirement and health benefits. The nature of the calendar year at AVTEC provides opportunity to travel to remote locations to bring training to Alaskans. You and your dependents have access to AVTEC recreational facilities and AVTEC tuition waivers are available for your dependents for training.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

AVTEC is located in Seward, a small and friendly community situated at the head of Resurrection Bay, surrounded by mountains. Amenities like coffee shops, retails stores, and restaurants are all within walking distance from any AVTEC campus and beautiful nature trails and a great walking/bike path is just steps away from the office door. The working environment and culture is friendly, flexible, and supportive and we believe in a healthy work/life balance and provide opportunity to pursue that daily.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Education and Training: Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.
• Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Technical Competence: Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position, please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

Four years of journey-level trade experience in the applicable field.

OR SUBSTITUTION:

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in the applicable field;

AND

Two years of journey-level trade experience in the applicable field;

AND

Two years professional experience developing, coordinating, and presenting adult training or vocational education programs.

OR SUBSTITUTION:

An industry recognized professional certification in the applicable field;

AND

Two years of journey-level trade experience in the applicable field;

AND

Two years professional experience developing, coordinating, and presenting adult training or vocational education programs.

Special Note:

Positions in the AVTEC Instructor job class require expertise in a particular vocational field such as the culinary arts, business or office technology, applied technology, information technology, maritime operations or safety, medical services, construction, or the trades. The required training or experience for each position is unique to the assigned field of instruction. Recruitment and selection for these positions will be from among only those candidates who have the appropriate specialty background identified in the recruitment bulletin.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY

This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements in order to be considered for employment at this time.

ONGOING POSTING NOTICE

The applicant pool(s) for this position will be reviewed regularly for qualified applicants. This recruitment may be closed early if a qualified applicant is found before the closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.

DRIVER’S LICENSE REQUIREMENT

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license. Proof of licensure will be required prior to reporting to duty.

SALARY INFORMATION

Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience, State of Alaska policy, Location, and Collective Bargaining Agreement(s).

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW

• A list of three (3) professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s).
• A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It