AMYA Male Platoon Leader (090275)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Military Youth Academy (AMYA), within the Alaska Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, is hiring a male Platoon Leader to supervise and mentor at-risk youth in a structured, military-style residential program. The position supports students in developing positive life skills, appropriate behavior, accountability, and ways to cope with challenges. The Platoon Leader serves as a role model, mentor, supervisor, and disciplinarian, reinforcing the Academy’s goals in leadership, citizenship, academics, employment skills, life coping skills, health and hygiene, community service, and physical fitness during the 22-week program.

The role also supervises subordinate staff and helps oversee the daily logistical and operational functions of the cadre section. Duties include providing direction and coordination, correcting inappropriate behavior, evaluating employee performance, documenting incidents and performance, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, and recommending corrective action when violations occur. The work calls for strong communication, consistency, judgment, conflict management, and the ability to maintain structure while supporting young people.

The position is based at Camp Carroll on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska, in a residential youth-program setting. The workweek is nonstandard and may rotate among day, evening, and graveyard shifts, including weekends and holidays. A federal background check and military-base access are required; offers are conditional on successful completion of the check and issuance of a DBIDS card. A Class A Alaska CDL is required, with conditional hire possible for candidates who must obtain a Class B CDL within 90 days of hire. Employees must also obtain a State of Alaska CDL with a P endorsement within 90 days and American Red Cross Basic First Aid and CPR Instructor Certification within 180 days of appointment.

Requirements

• One year of experience as an AMYA Team Leader or equivalent in a National Guard ChalleNGe program; or, as a substitution, a high school diploma or GED and one year of paid or volunteer experience providing counseling or directing and coordinating group activities for youth ages 14–19.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Possession of a valid driver license.
• Must obtain a State of Alaska Commercial Driver License (CDL) with a P endorsement within 90 days of initial appointment.
• Must obtain American Red Cross Basic First Aid and CPR Instructor Certification within 180 days of initial appointment.
• Must pass the required federal background check and qualify for and maintain military base access; the examination process includes a background investigation and criminal records check.
• Must submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and driving-history background check as required by 49 CFR 382, unless exempted.
• Must register with the federal CDL Drug & Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse before performing safety-sensitive duties and consent to employer review of driver information in accordance with 49 CFR 382.
• A Class A Alaska CDL is required; conditional hire may be granted to applicants who do not yet have one, provided they obtain a Class B CDL within 90 days of hire and sign an agreement to that effect.
• Must be able to work a nonstandard schedule that may rotate between day, evening, and graveyard shifts and may include weekends and holidays.
• Must demonstrate relevant competencies including conflict management, decision making, accountability, developing others, and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor at-risk youth in a structured, military-style residential environment.
• Help youth develop positive life skills, appropriate behavior, accountability, and coping skills.
• Model and reinforce leadership, citizenship, academic achievement, job skills, life coping skills, health and hygiene, community service, and physical fitness.
• Supervise subordinate staff and oversee the daily logistical and operational functions of the cadre section.
• Provide direction, coordination, and support so cadre operations are delivered effectively and in accordance with program standards.
• Address and correct inappropriate behavior and recommend appropriate corrective action for violations.
• Evaluate employee performance and document incidents and performance.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Maintain structure and support youth through strong communication, consistency, judgment, and leadership.

Benefits

• Paid leave accrual
• Multiple retirement options
• Medical coverage
• Vision coverage
• Dental coverage
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including State-sponsored courses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED