Description
This recruitment is exempt from the State of Alaska Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).
ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!
The State of Alaska, Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of AVTEC: Alaska Maritime Training Center, 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 and deliver U.S. Coast Guard approved maritime courses including (but not limited to) Basic Training, Proficiency in Survival Craft, and Able Seafarer. 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. AVTEC instructors enjoy the benefits of a salaried position, receiving consistent, year-round pay—even though the role typically follows a seasonal or academic calendar.
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.
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:
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Additional Required Information
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION CAREFULLY
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.
SPECIAL NOTICE
This position requires the ability to complete a U.S. Coast Guard approved Train the Trainer course.
Requires the ability to work with diverse industry stakeholders including pilot organizations, vessel operators and owners, U.S. Coast Guard, merchant mariners, and other training organizations.
Requires the ability to work in inclement weather, lift equipment <50 lbs and wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) during live fire training.
Requires a minimum of two years of shipboard experience on vessels at least 200 GRT/500 GT with one year of experience as the officer in charge of the navigational watch on vessels of this tonnage or larger.
Experience with developing training curriculum is preferred but not required.
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.
APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy (paper) application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “How to Apply” page.
Omission of any required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration. If you’re experiencing problems attaching to your application, or if you simply had forgotten, you may email it to the contact provided below before 5:00 pm of the closing date. Any documents submitted after the posting has closed will not be considered.
Requirements
SPECIAL NOTICE
This position requires the ability to complete a U.S. Coast Guard approved Train the Trainer course.
Requires the ability to work with diverse industry stakeholders including pilot organizations, vessel operators and owners, U.S. Coast Guard, merchant mariners, and other training organizations.
Requires the ability to work in inclement weather, lift equipment <50 lbs and wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) during live fire training.
Requires a minimum of two years of shipboard experience on vessels at least 200 GRT/500 GT with one year of experience as the officer in charge of the navigational watch on vessels of this tonnage or larger.
Experience with developing training curriculum is preferred but not required.
