AVTEC Instructor: Power Plant (PCN 07-4559)

State of Alaska; Seward (AK); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave accrual

Retirement and health benefits

AVTEC recreational facilities

Tuition waivers for dependents

Job summary

AVTEC, a division of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, is seeking a Power Plant Instructor in Seward to plan, develop, and deliver instruction for Power Plant Operator and Bulk Fuels Operator programs online and in person.

The role includes maintaining curriculum, building and maintaining labs, coordinating advisory board meetings, and maintaining student training records, with opportunities to apply teaching skills across multiple formats and locations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and deliver instruction in the Power Plant Operator and Bulk Fuels Operator programs ONLINE and in person.
• Maintain and develop program curriculum; design, build, and maintain the practical labs and shop areas.
• Facilitate program advisory board meetings; maintain student training records.

Skills

Education and training

Mechanics

Teaching others

Flexibility

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field

Industry certification in applicable field

Job description

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).

ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of AVTEC, is recruiting for a Power Plant 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 an AVTEC Instructor who will be responsible for planning, developing, and delivering instruction in the Power Plant Operator and Bulk Fuels Operator programs ONLINE and in person. As the Power Plant Instructor, your duties will include maintaining and developing program curriculum; designing, building, and maintaining the practical industry-based labs and shop areas; facilitating program advisory board meetings; and maintaining student training records.

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 service 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 accrual, 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, retail 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:

• Education and Training: Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.
• Mechanics: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their design, use, benefits, repair, operation, and maintenance.
• Teaching Others: Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Electrical Engineering: Knowledge of the concepts, principles, theories, and methods related to the design, analysis, test, and integration of electrical systems; energy conversion; electrical power generation; and energy transmission, control, distribution or use.

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.

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.

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.
• If selected for an interview, your interview may be followed by a demonstration of your instructional abilities; this demonstration may take place a few days after your first interview.

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 is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

BARGAINING UNIT

If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, you must mark that it does not apply to you.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or [phone] in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Ayla Broughton
Administrative Operations Manager
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