AVTEC Instructor: Maritime Department Head (PCN 07-4576)

State of Alaska•Seward, AK

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC), a division of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, is hiring an AVTEC Instructor to serve as an instructional subject matter expert and leader of the Alaska Maritime Training Center (AMTC) in Seward. The position oversees the planning, development, and delivery of maritime training programs and promotes effective use of assessment and training technologies, including a fire trainer and full-mission bridge simulator. It directly supervises six full-time instructors and several adjunct instructors, and oversees the maritime advisory board, grant initiatives, and special projects. The instructor also serves on the AVTEC leadership team. The role manages the department’s budget and staffing; develops and manages course schedules, training spaces, equipment, and simulator use; coordinates contract training; and monitors National Maritime Center course approvals, audits, and renewal timelines. It includes outreach to educational institutions and maritime industry representatives to promote AVTEC and recruit students, as well as engagement with pilot organizations, vessel operators and owners, the U.S. Coast Guard, harbor and port authorities, and other training institutions. The successful candidate must be able to complete a U.S. Coast Guard-approved Train the Trainer course and pass a comprehensive background investigation, including a criminal history check. A valid driver’s license is required. AVTEC’s mission is to provide flexible, accessible, and affordable workforce training responsive to business and industry needs and to serve Alaska’s diverse communities. The work environment is described as friendly, flexible, and supportive, with an emphasis on work-life balance. AVTEC is located in Seward, with shops, restaurants, nature trails, and a walking and biking path nearby. The calendar year provides opportunities to travel to remote locations to deliver training. The State of Alaska offers paid leave accrual, retirement, and health benefits. The employee and dependents can access AVTEC recreational facilities, and dependents may receive AVTEC tuition waivers for training. Starting salary depends on qualifications and experience, State of Alaska policy, location, and collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Four years of journey-level trade experience in the applicable field; or a bachelor’s degree in the applicable field plus two years of journey-level trade experience and two years of professional experience developing, coordinating, and presenting adult training or vocational education programs; or an industry-recognized professional certification in the applicable field plus the same trade and training experience.
Appropriate specialty background in the assigned vocational field; this recruitment is for maritime instruction.
Valid driver’s license; proof of licensure is required before reporting to duty.
Ability to complete a U.S. Coast Guard-approved Train the Trainer course.
Ability to work with diverse maritime industry stakeholders.
Must pass a comprehensive background investigation, including a criminal history check.
Knowledge of teaching, training, research, presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.
Leadership skills, including influencing, motivating, and challenging others and adapting leadership styles to different situations.
Strong oral communication skills, including clear and convincing presentations and effective listening.
Strong written communication skills, including clear, concise, organized writing suited to the audience.
Human resources management skills, including planning, distributing, and monitoring work assignments and evaluating and providing feedback on performance.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing, drafting, editing, or submitting updates to U.S. Coast Guard training courses.

Responsibilities

Serve as an instructional subject matter expert and leader of the Alaska Maritime Training Center.
Oversee planning, development, and delivery of maritime training programs.
Optimize use of assessment and training technologies, including the fire trainer and full-mission bridge simulator.
Directly supervise six full-time instructors and several adjunct instructors.
Oversee the maritime advisory board, grant initiatives, and special projects; serve on the AVTEC leadership team.
Manage department budget and staffing, monitor expenditures monthly, and provide administration with input on current and future funding, space, and equipment needs.
Develop and manage course schedules and arrange the space and equipment needed for annual training, simulator use, and demand-driven training.
Manage contract training arrangements and coordinate their integration with scheduled programs, including classroom or conference-room space, catering, and accommodations.
Conduct outreach to educational institutions and Alaskan and national maritime industry representatives to expand AVTEC’s presence and recruit students.
Work with industry stakeholders, including pilot organizations, vessel operators and owners, the U.S. Coast Guard, harbor and port authorities, and other training institutions.
Evaluate employee performance, coach for improvement, and enforce disciplinary action as warranted.
Maintain a maritime advisory committee with at least two of its three members external to the institution.
Maintain records of National Maritime Center course approvals, audits, and course renewal timelines.