AVTEC Instructor: Power Plant; PCN

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358).

ATTENTION ALASKA RESIDENTS!

The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of AVTEC, is recruiting for a Power Plant Instructor located in Seward. No Cover Letter Required.

This position is in the Alaska Vocational Technical Teacher's Unit (AVTECTA).

As an AVTEC Instructor, you will plan, develop, and deliver instruction for the Power Plant Operator and Bulk Fuels Operator programs both online and in person. Your duties include maintaining and developing program curriculum; designing, building, and maintaining practical industry‑based labs and shop areas; facilitating program advisory board meetings; and maintaining student training records.

The Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC) trains Alaskans for work in the trades. Our motto is "start a career in less than a year" and the mission is to deliver flexible, accessible, and affordable workforce training that responds to the dynamic needs of business and industry and serves Alaska's diverse communities. We live by professionalism, respect, accountability, citizenship, and inclusion.

You will see how your work changes students’ lives by preparing them to be accomplished and skilled individuals ready to work in less than one year. You will use your teaching and curriculum development skills to help students gain knowledge and build competencies. As a State of Alaska employee, you receive paid leave accrual, retirement, health benefits, and access to AVTEC recreational facilities.

Tuition waivers for your dependents are available.

AVTEC is in Seward, a small friendly community. Amenities are within walking distance, and a walking/bike path is just steps away. The culture is friendly, flexible, supportive, and encourages a healthy work/life balance.

• Education and Training:
  Knowledge of teaching, training, presentations, lecturing, assessing student learning, and mastery of instructional methods. Applicants will demonstrate their abilities.
• Mechanical Knowledge:
  Experience with machines and tools, including design, use, repair, operation, and maintenance.
• Teaching Others:
  Mentor others, identify training needs, provide constructive feedback, coach task performance.
• Flexibility:
  Openness to change and rapid adaptation to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
• Electrical Engineering:
  Knowledge of electrical systems design, analysis, testing, integration, energy conversion, electrical power generation, transmission, control, distribution, or use.

Four years of journey-level trade experience in the applicable field, OR

• A bachelor's degree in the applicable field; two years of journey-level trade experience; and two years of professional experience developing, coordinating, and presenting adult training.
• 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.

Positions require expertise in a specific vocational field such as culinary arts, business, office technology, applied technology, information technology, maritime operations or safety, medical services, construction, or trades. Training or experience requirements are unique to the assigned field.

The applicant pool will be reviewed regularly. Recruitment may close early if a qualified applicant is found before the closing date.

Starting salary depends on qualifications, experience, and State of Alaska policy.

• A list of three professional references, including name, job title, employer, and phone number.
• A copy of your last three performance evaluations, or two letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable.
• After interview, a demonstration of instructional abilities may be required a few days later.

Applicants must certify legal right to work in the U.S. The State of Alaska does not sponsor employment.

Apply only through Workplace Alaska website or hardcopy. Documents missing will result in incomplete application and no consideration. Attach documents before the closing date.

If post‑secondary education required, fill the Education section. Transcripts must be attached. Foreign education must be verified for equivalence.

Provide employer name, job title, dates, and full‑time or part‑time status. This information will determine eligibility.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities may request accommodation. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

Ayla Broughton
Administrative Officer
Phone:
ayla.broughton