Regional Development / Instructor Specialist I / II / III
Maniilaq Association
- Location
- Kotzebue, AK
- Type
- Full Time
- Timing
- Year-round
- Source
- Maniilaq Association (synced)
Maniilaq Association is a P.L. 93-638 Native/Indian Preference/EEO Employer
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Regional Development / Instructor Specialist I / II / III
Job Code:
2026:OTZ-181
Location:
Kotzebue, Alaska
Program:
Emergency Medical Services
FT/PT Status:
Full Time
Job Responsibilities:
Maniilaq Association
5/2026
Title: Regional Development/Instructor Specialist I / II / III Pay Grade: 29
Program: Emergency Medical Services Status: Exempt
Housing Priority: T.B.D Covered: Yes
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the EMS Program Manager this position is responsible for supporting and developing regional emergency skills and certification(s) of: lay responders, community members, volunteers, CHA/Ps, EMTs and others. This will be accomplished through strategic partnerships in regional communities, identifying and working with community leaders, development of independent regional instructors, and by providing access to education directly when it is otherwise not accessible. The importance of developing relationships and a network of individuals who can act as resources cannot be understated and requires strong interpersonal skills, exceptional customer service, and a willingness to go above and beyond expectations. This position will give direct input based on successes and challenges that influence the short term operation and mid to long term strategic direction of EMS systems development. Reports directly to the EMS Program Manager or designee.
PRINCIPAL
DUTIES
AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Regional Development/Instructor Specialist I
Identify, create, and maintain meaningful relationships with stakeholders and organizations that can help facilitate positive educational outcomes. Specifically; identifying and working with regional partners ex: local schools, colleges, Cities, IRA Offices, and others that can provide learning spaces, and advertising/recruiting to promote student attendance.
Arrange and facilitate meetings regionally either in person or virtually to understand critical issues, concerns or successes to regional EMS responders, community members, volunteers etc.
Plan, schedule, and instruct: American Heart Association (AHA) Heartsaver, Basic Life Support for healthcare providers, First Aid, CPR courses within guidelines of the AHA program administration manual (PAM); and complete associated student paperwork.
Manage Enrollware software system to schedule courses and ensure students/instructors prompt issuance of certifications through the regions affiliated training center.
Assist in being the department’s point of contact for American Heart Association instructors in region for technical questions and issues.
Conduct a minimum of 3 trainings in regional villages as assigned per
month.
Mentor and support other newly certified instructors that may be developed in region. This includes co-instructing with new instructors, and teaching administrative skills to complete required course paperwork.
Instruct State of Alaska EMS courses to include Emergency Trauma Technician (ETT) with an interest in progressing to instruct Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) courses.
Maintain a minimum of 10 documented patient contacts per year, with no more than 3 occurring during medevac transfers, as recorded in the ELITE ePCR system.
Support in all aspects of coordination, logistics, and execution of American Heart Association education and State of Alaska EMS curriculum.
Compiles monthly required training statistics reported to the State of Alaska and collaborates with the department on activity
reporting
Provides support with purchasing, inventory, and improvement of front and back
-office
organization.
When assigned or needed, act as the EMS Council’s certifying officer, overseeing protocol during official State
testing.
Other duties as assigned by the EMS Program Manager in support of departmental
goals.
Regional Development/Instructor Specialist II
Fully instruct EMTI courses to meet the demand of regional responders and CHA/Ps as outlined by the State of Alaska Office of EMS.
Oversee and ensure training supplies and equipment are on hand and meet course requirements.
Take a lead role in the Code Blue Program at the regional level to include technical assistance to organization(s), make recommendations to the Regional Office, and effectively manage procurement processes.
Regional Development/Instructor Specialist III:
Fully instruct EMT courses of all levels to meet the demand of regional responders and CHA/Ps as outlined by the State of Alaska Office of EMS.
Job Qualifications:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Regional
Development/Instructor
Specialist
I
High School Diploma or equivalent and current certification to instruct American Heart Association classes. Must be eligible to be certified as a State of
Alaska EMT. Have a minimum
of
Emergency
Trauma Technician (ETT) certification or achieve certification in the
first
90
days
of
employment.
Must
be
willing
and
able
to
obtain
ETT
Instructor
certification
within
18
months
of
hire. Have
a
valid driver’s
license and be eligible to be covered under Maniilaq’s
driver’s
insurance policy. Knowledge of
Inupiaq culture, language and customs preferred. Must be innovative and open to new
ideas. Must be willing to work weekends a minimum
of up to three times per month when assigned and commute in small planes to class locations. Scheduling is flexible with a minimum
of 40 work hours per week.
Must
be
able
to
bend,
kneel,
stand,
and
perform
physical
tasks
associated
with
EMS
such
as
lifting
and
moving
patients;
must
be capable of vertically lifting a minimum of 50 lbs.
Regional Development/Instructor Specialist II
All the requirements of Regional Development/Instructor Specialist I plus two (2) years experience in the Regional Development/Instructor Specialist role or equivalent as determined by the EMS department. Must hold a current Alaska EMTII or National Registry license of greater or equal level of certification as determined by Regional EMS Office or State of Alaska. Must possess a current EMT Instructor license with demonstrated ability to effectively lead and complete an EMT course.
Regional Development/Instructor Specialist III:
All the requirements of Regional Development/Instructor Specialist II
plus two
(2)
years
experience
in
the
Regional
Development/Instructor
Specialist
II
role
or
equivalent
as
determined
by
the
EMS
department. Must hold a current
valid
Alaska
AEMT/MICP
or
National
Registry
license
of
greater
or
equal
level
of
certification
as
determined
by Regional EMS Office or State of Alaska. Must have a current
EMT
Instructor
license
with
demonstrated
ability
to
effectively
lead
and
complete
an
EMTII
and
EMTIII
course, with a desire in progressing to instruct AEMT courses.
Other Job Information (if applicable):
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of people in
this job, and the
employer
reserves
the
right
to
revise
or
change
this
description.
This
description
does
not
constitute
a
written
or implied
contract
of employment. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the above essential duties and meet physical demands.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to meet those
conditions.
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