Amya Team Leader (Multiple)

THIS IS A CONTINUOUS RECRUITMENT FOR ALASKA MILITARY YOUTH ACADEMY TEAM LEADERS!!!

Please consider this recruitment now as applications will be considered as they are received!!!

This recruitment is open to:  Alaska Residents only

What you will be doing:

Team Leaders are responsible for the 24/7 accountability, direct control, supervision, health, welfare, and safety of the cadets enrolled at the AMYA and are part of a successful leadership team dedicated to changing and improving the lives of youth 16-18 years of age.

Some of the responsibilities include but are not limited to assessing training and living situations; Observing, correcting, and reporting cadet behavior and determining proper disciple when deemed appropriate; Instructing and conducting physical training, to include road marches, calisthenics, strength and endurance training; and Transporting cadets to community service programs, work experience sites, and other authorized off campus locations.

Our organization, mission and culture:

AMYA is located at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) and is a residential state-run secondary training and educational institution within the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, accredited by Cognia and is one of the evidence-based, nationally recognized National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Programs for "at-risk" youth located throughout the United States.

Mission: To help reclaim the lives of Alaska's at-risk youth and produce program graduates with the values, skills, education and self-discipline to succeed as adults

The benefits of joining our team:

Working in a dynamic educational and behavioral change environment with an organization that has led the nation in student success in overcoming previous boundaries.  The AMYA is dedicated to creating future citizens that are self-sufficient, critical thinkers and agents of positive change. You will see the cadets as they progress through the program and the changes they make to their lives.

We have ample parking, great trails to walk during your break times.  Sightings of many wild animals happens frequently.

The work environment you can expect:

The environment is a structured, quasi-military setting focused on equipping youth with the tools to be productive citizens. ChalleNGe uses the Experiential Learning Model as its primary learning method for the eight core components - leadership, teamwork, citizenship, life coping skills, health and hygiene, job skills, physical fitness training, and academic excellence.

We are looking for applicants with the following knowledge, skills and experience:

• Some knowledge of adolescent development.

• Ability to teach adolescents leadership, teamwork, service to community, health, hygiene, physical training, first aid and CPR, and outdoor skills.

• Ability to promote socially acceptable attitudes and behaviors, use tact, recognize that value systems may vary, treat individuals with respect and consideration, reason logically and arrive at sound conclusions.

• Ability to develop and encourage teamwork.

• Ability to read and comprehend policies, procedures, manuals, and other written material.

• NOTE *     SPECIAL NOTICE - JBER (BASE) ACCESS

• NOTE*

The successful applicants must pass a federal background check to qualify for military base access, which is required with this position's work location on base. The background check will 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. Using a private vehicle will require a valid Alaska Driver's License, proof of vehicle insurance, and a valid State of Alaska vehicle registration.

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

A high school diploma or GED;

AND

Six months of work experience, paid or volunteer.

AND

Possession of a valid driver license;

AND

Must be 21 years of age or older.

Substitutions:

Completed coursework from an accredited college may substitute for the required work experience (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month of work experience).

Special Requirement:

As a condition of continued employment, individuals employed as an AMYA Team Leader must obtain a State of Alaska Commercial Driver License (CDL) with "P" endorsement within 90 days of initial appointment.

As a condition of continued employment, individuals employed as an AMYA Team Leader must obtain American Red Cross Basic First Aid and CPR Instructor Certification within 180 days of initial appointment.

Special Note:

As part of the examination process, an extensive background investigation will be conducted. The investigation includes a criminal record check and a review of work history to determine fitness of character and suitability for work around at-risk youth in an educational environment. Conviction of a crime will not automatically preclude appointment; the circumstances involved in the conviction will be considered.

AMYA Team Leaders are required to obtain and possess a CDL, subsequent to a conditional job offer, candidates are required to submit to and pass a pre-employment drug test and driving history background check as required by 49 CFR 382, unless otherwise exempted. Additionally, upon obtaining their CDL, AMYA Team Leaders will be subject to random, reasonable suspicion, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing as required by 49 CFR 382.

AMYA Team Leaders work a nonstandard workweek, which may require rotation between day, evening and graveyard shifts, and may include weekends and holidays.

Use of tobacco products in the presence of the cadets enrolled at the AMYA is not permitted; the use of tobacco products is only permitted in designated locations.

At the time of interview, please provide the following:

• A list of 3 professional references with knowledge of your experience and ability to perform in this job class.  The list should contain name, title and daytime telephone number.  One reference should be your current or prior supervisor.

• If you are a current or former State of AK employee, provide your last performance evaluation or a statement that no evaluation has been completed.  Non-state applicants, please provide your last employment evaluation.

• The previous commercial driving employment history for the ten (10) years preceding the interview, if applicable.

• Copies of degree, college or vocational school transcripts, if using education to meet the MQs.

• Copy of DMV 5 year driving record, instructions on how to obtain this can be found here:   http://doa.alaska.gov/dmv/akol/recordfx.htm

• Copy of Alaska Driver License in order to meet the MQs of this position.

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 a position. Transcripts must be attached at the time of application, submitted to the contact information below, or provided at the time of interview if you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications. If you cannot attach it to your application, email or fax it to the contact provided in the job posting. 

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS:

For your application to be considered complete and evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience.

Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES:

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

NOTICE:

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains. For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located 

at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword

EEO STATEMENT:

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at:

P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE:

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to:

recruitment.services@alaska.gov

For applicant password assistance please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska   

Trevor Austin

AMYA Platoon Leader

907 428 7324

trevor.austin@alaska.gov