AVTEC Instructor: Maritime (PCN 07-4565)
About The Position
The Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC), a division of the Alaska Department of Labor and Workforce Development, is recruiting a Maritime Instructor in Seward, Alaska. The position develops curriculum for approval by the United States Coast Guard, prepares training materials, and maintains equipment used in maritime courses. Additional duties may include advising students on merchant mariner credential applications, operating simulators, and conducting outreach activities for rural communities. AVTEC trains Alaskans for work in the trades and aims to provide flexible, accessible, affordable workforce training responsive to the needs of business and industry and Alaska’s diverse communities. Instructors and staff collaborate to help students complete their training and secure employment. The position is part of the Alaska Vocational Technical Teacher’s Unit (AVTECTA).
Requirements
- Four years of journey-level trade experience in the applicable field; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in the applicable field, 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, two years of journey-level trade experience, and two years of professional experience developing, coordinating, and presenting adult training or vocational education programs.
- Expertise in a relevant vocational specialty, such as maritime operations or safety; the required specialty background must match the field identified in the recruitment.
- Valid driver's license; proof of licensure is required before reporting to duty.
- Knowledge of teaching, training, research, presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.
- Ability to make clear and convincing oral presentations and listen effectively, clarifying information as needed.
- Ability to write clearly, concisely, and persuasively for the intended audience.
- Ability to adapt to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles.
- Technical competence, including the ability to understand and evaluate technical information and advise others on technical issues.
- Must meet Alaska residency requirements; the recruitment is open to Alaska residents only.
Responsibilities
- Develop curriculum for approval by the United States Coast Guard.
- Develop training materials for maritime courses.
- Maintain equipment used for maritime courses.
- Advise students with merchant mariner credential applications, as needed.
- Operate simulators, as needed.
- Conduct outreach activities for rural communities, as needed.
- Teach and train students using appropriate instructional methods, including presentations, lectures, and testing.
Benefits
- Paid leave accrual
- Retirement benefits
- Health benefits
- Access to AVTEC recreational facilities for the employee and dependents
- AVTEC tuition waivers for dependents
- Opportunity to travel to remote locations to provide training to Alaskans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
