Program Manager (Training Academy Commander, PCN 20-4488)

State of Alaska•Anchorage or Palmer, AK

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Corrections, Office of the Commissioner, is recruiting for a Program Manager (Training Academy Commander) position located in Anchorage and Palmer, Alaska. This position has oversight of the Department’s Training academy and will be responsible for identifying, leading and managing the development, delivery and evaluation of all training programs departmentwide. The Academy provides training for the Department's professionals providing a structured learning-based model, focusing on providing the State of Alaska Department of Corrections with qualified and trained personnel.

Requirements

Knowledge of teaching, training, research, making presentations, lecturing, testing, and other instructional methods.
Uses a logical, systematic, sequential approach to address problems or opportunities or manage a situation by drawing on one’s knowledge and experience base and calling on other references and resources as necessary.
Knowledge of employee development concepts, principles, and practices related to planning, evaluating, and administering training, organizational development, and career development initiatives.
Knowledge of planning, coordination, and execution of business functions, resource allocation, and production.
Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.
Formulates objectives and priorities; implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others; acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action.
Training and progressively responsible professional experience in coordinating, developing, overseeing, and planning activities to achieve organizational goals.
Must possess a valid driver's license.
Must pass a criminal history check.
Requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice.
Requires the use or possession of a firearm or ammunition. In accordance with the federal Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (PL 104-208), if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, you may not hold this position.