AVTEC Instructor: Refrigeration
Labor & Workforce Development
- Location
- Seward, AK
- PCN
- 05-8714
- Salary
- $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 Annually (Range XX)
- Type
- Full Time
- Open to
- All Applicants
- Bargaining unit
- Alaska Vocational Technical Center Teachers' Association
- Timing
- Year-round
- Posted
- 2026-10-06
- Closes
- 2027-04-06
- Source
- Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced)
Job Description
ATTENTION ALL APPLICANTS!
The Department of Labor and Workforce Development, Division of AVTEC, is recruiting for a
Refrigeration Instructor located in Seward!
No Cover Letter Required!
This position is in the Alaska Vocational Technical Teacher's Unit (AVTECTA).
What You Will Be Doing:
Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC), a division of the Department of Labor and Workforce Development, is recruiting for an AVTEC Instructor who will plan, develop, and deliver classroom and hands-on refrigeration instruction that prepares students for entry-level employment. Maintain the curriculum, training equipment, and a safe learning environment while supporting student progress and industry needs. Other responsibilities will include facilitating program advisory board meetings and maintaining student training records.
Our Mission, Values, and Culture:
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 is responsive to the dynamic needs of business and industry and service Alaska's diverse communities. The mission is realized through our day to day operations where staff and instructors collaborate to ensure the success of AVTEC students in completing training and securing employment post training. We live by and model the core values of professionalism, respect, accountability, citizenship, and inclusion in all we do to help Alaskans gain skills, secure employment, and succeed in life.
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
The greatest benefit of being an instructor at AVTEC is that you will see how your work changes the lives of students enrolled in training by preparing them to be accomplished and skilled individuals ready to work in less than one year. In this position, you will use your teaching and curriculum development skills to help students gain knowledge and build competencies in new areas. As a member of the staff at a division of the State of Alaska, you are employed by the State of Alaska and as such are offered paid leave accrual, retirement and health benefits. The nature of the calendar year at AVTEC provides opportunity to travel to remote locations to bring training to Alaskans. The work schedule is 8:00am to 4:30pm and is akin to a school teacher with summer and winter breaks. You and your dependents have access to AVTEC recreational facilities and AVTEC tuition waivers are available for your dependents for training.
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
AVTEC is located in Seward, a small and friendly community situated at the head of Resurrection Bay, surrounded by mountains. Amenities like coffee shops, retails stores, and restaurants are all within walking distance from any AVTEC campus and beautiful nature trails and a great walking/bike path is just steps away from the office door. The working environment and culture is friendly, flexible, and supportive and we believe in a healthy work/life balance and provide opportunities to pursue that daily.
Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:
Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
: 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.
Electrical
: Knowledge of electrical equipment, components, instruments, and systems, including their design, installation, testing, uses, repair, or maintenance.
Learning
: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.
Teamwork
: Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals.
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
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of journey-level trade experience in the applicable field.
OR SUBSTITUTION:
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in the applicable field;
AND
Two years of journey-level trade experience in the applicable field;
AND
Two years professional experience developing, coordinating, and presenting adult training or vocational education programs.
OR SUBSTITUTION:
An industry recognized professional certification in the applicable field;
AND
Two years of journey-level trade experience in the applicable field;
AND
Two years professional experience developing, coordinating, and presenting adult training or vocational education programs.
Special Note:
Positions in the AVTEC Instructor job class require expertise in a particular vocational field such as the culinary arts, business or office technology, applied technology, information technology, maritime operations or safety, medical services, construction, or the trades. The required training or experience for each position is unique to the assigned field of instruction. Recruitment and selection for these positions will be from among only those candidates who have the appropriate specialty background identified in the recruitment bulletin.
Additional Required Information
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS & INFORMATION CAREFULLY
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ONGOING POSTING NOTICE
The applicant pool(s) for this position will be reviewed regularly for qualified applicants. This recruitment may be closed early if a qualified applicant is found before the closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
SALARY INFORMATION
Starting salary is dependent on qualifications and experience, State of Alaska policy, Location, and Collective Bargaining Agreement(s).
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF INTERVIEW
A list of three (3) professional references, one of which should be your most recent supervisor, including name, job title, employer, and current phone number(s).
A copy of your last three (3) performance evaluations, or two (2) letters of reference if evaluations are unavailable.
If selected for an interview, your interview may be followed by a demonstration of your instructional abilities; this demonstration may take place a few days after your first interview.
LEGAL EMPLOYMENT
The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.
APPLICATION NOTICE
You can ONLY apply for this position through Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy (paper) application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “
How to Apply
” page.
Omission of any required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.
If you’re experiencing problems attaching to your application, or if you simply had forgotten, you may email it to the contact provided below before 5:00 pm of the closing date. Any documents submitted after the posting has closed will not be considered.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for
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