AMYA Male Platoon Leader (090275)

Job Description

The

Department of Military and Veterans Affairs

(DMVA),

Alaska Military Youth Academy

(AMYA),

is recruiting for a MALE PLATOON LEADER!

This position is in the Supervisor Union

(SU)

bargaining unit at a range 15.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

Please check our

Definition FAQ

to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:

This Platoon Leader position at AMYA involves supervising and mentoring at-risk youth in a structured, military-style residential environment. The primary focus is helping youth develop positive life skills, appropriate behavior, accountability, and the ability to cope with challenges. The role also involves supervising subordinate staff, addressing and correcting inappropriate behavior, evaluating employee performance, documenting incidents and performance, and ensuring policies and procedures are followed. When violations occur, the Platoon Leader is responsible for recommending appropriate corrective action. In short, it’s a youth-development, supervision, discipline, and leadership position that requires strong communication, consistency, judgment, and the ability to maintain structure while supporting young people.

Our Mission and Our Culture:

Together, these eight components show that AMYA is focused on whole-person development, not just discipline or academics. The program helps students learn to lead and work effectively with others, become responsible and engaged members of their communities, improve their reading and math skills and earn a diploma or GED, and develop practical employment skills such as résumé writing and interviewing. Students also learn everyday life skills, including financial management, teamwork, anger management, and avoiding drugs and alcohol. Health and hygiene education covers nutrition, substance awareness, and healthy relationships. Community service teaches responsibility and giving back, while daily exercise and sports promote physical fitness and healthy routines.

For the

Platoon Leader position

, this means you would be helping enforce and reinforce these areas every day. You would serve as a role model, mentor, supervisor, and disciplinarian while helping students build the habits and self-discipline needed to succeed after completing the 22-week program.

Leadership & Followship

: Learn positive leadership and followership responsibilities and positive roles within social groups.

Responsible Citizenship

: Understand the civic responsibilities and the role of the positive citizen within the community.

Academic Excellence:

Increase grade levels in reading and mathematics, attain a GED or high school diploma and pursue higher education.

Job Skills

: Learn Basic employment skills; resume writing, job interview techniques, and career exploration.

Life Coping Skills

: Learn personal financial management, teamwork, skills, anger management, and drug/alcohol avoidance strategies.

Health & Hygiene

: Understand nutritional basics, substance awareness, and positive personal relationships.

Service to Community:

Give back to the community by performing a minimum of 40 hours of service to the community.

Physical Fitness:

Improve personal fitness through daily exercise activities and intramural sports.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

As a Platoon Leader with AMYA, you will play a key leadership role in overseeing the daily logistical and operational functions of the cadre section. You will provide direction, coordination, and support to ensure cadre operations are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in accordance with the highest standards of program integrity. This position offers an opportunity to strengthen leadership, organizational, communication, and decision-making skills while contributing directly to the success of the program and the community it serves. AMYA is committed to continuous professional growth and career development. Employees are encouraged to expand their knowledge and capabilities through ongoing training and professional development opportunities, including State-sponsored courses designed to build skills and support career advancement. These opportunities allow Platoon Leaders to develop as professionals while preparing for increased responsibilities and future career opportunities. In addition to meaningful leadership and development opportunities, AMYA provides a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees both professionally and personally. Benefits include paid leave accrual, multiple retirement options, and comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage. Together, these benefits provide employees with valuable resources for maintaining their well-being, planning for the future, and building a sustainable career while serving the community.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

AMYA is proudly situated at Camp Carroll on Joint Base Elmendorf/Fort Richardson (JBER), nestled amidst the scenic Arctic Valley with a three-mile paved trail for walking and jogging, and access to a no-cost fitness center and café at the Army. Guard Armory, providing opportunities to collaborate with military members and fellow state employees while supporting a healthy work-life balance and fulfilling our mission.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position-specific competencies.

Conflict Management:

Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions. Anticipates and takes steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.

Decision Making:

Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

Accountability:

Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Comply with established control systems and rules.

Developing Others:

Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.

Leadership:

Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership styles to a variety of situations.

To learn more about Alaska Military Youth Academy, please visit:

Alaska Military Youth Academy

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

If you can see yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!

*NOTE * SPECIAL NOTICE - JBER (BASE) ACCESS * NOTE*

The successful applicants must pass a federal background check in order to qualify for military base access, which is required with this position's work location on base. The background check may include fingerprinting. All job offers are conditional pending successful completion of the federal background check and issuance of a Defense Biometrics Identification System (DBIDS) card allowing base access. Also, you must be able to maintain the clearance throughout your employment. If using a private vehicle this will require a valid Alaska Driver License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration.

State employees are guests at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson; clearance and access are not within the State's control.

Special Note

:

In addition, in some cases employees must be able to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC). As part of the examination process, a background check investigation, including a criminal records check, will be conducted. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment. The circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of experience as an AMYA Team Leader or the equivalent in any of the