AVTEC Instructor: Diesel (PCN 05-8013)

About the role

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of AVTEC, is recruiting for a Diesel Instructor located in Seward. This position is in the Alaska Vocational Technical Teacher's Unit (AVTECTA).

Responsibilities

• Planning, developing, and delivering instruction in the Diesel and Applied Technology programs.
• Maintaining and developing program curriculum.
• Designing, building, and maintaining the practical industry-based labs and shop areas.
• Facilitating program advisory board meetings.
• Maintaining student training records.

Requirements

• 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.

Qualifications

• Leadership: Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
• Oral Communication: Expresses information effectively, takes into account the audience and nature of the information, makes clear and convincing oral presentations, listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, installation, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.
• Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.

Skills

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

Benefits

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.

Working Environment

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: Leadership, Oral Communication, Mechanical, Accountability, and Written Communication.

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 and 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. 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.