LR Workforce Instructors -Powerline Instructor

Posting Details

Posting Summary Working Title: LR Workforce Instructors - Powerline Instructor Role Title: Workforce Instructor Role Code: 01011-SW FLSA Exempt: Pay Band: UG Position Number: Agency: Laurel Ridge Community College Division: Laurel Ridge Community College Div Work Location: Frederick - 069 Hiring Range: Adjunct Continuing Education Faculty

The rate per credit hour will commensurate with education and relevant or teaching experience. Emergency: Essential Personnel - No EEO Category: I-Faculty Full Time or Part Time: Part Time Does this position have telework options? - Telework options are subject to change based on business needs.

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? Work Schedule: Each Power Line Worker cohort meets M-F 8am-5pm for 10 weeks at a time. Adjunct instructors schedules could vary depending on instructional support needs for each cohort and instructor availability. This is a daytime program only, not an evening class.

Sensitive Position: No

Job Description

The Adjunct Workforce Powerline instructor will serve as an instructor for the Workforce intensive daytime Power Line Worker Training Program. This position is responsible for delivering hands-on and classroom instruction that prepares students for entry-level employment in the electric utility industry.

The ideal candidate will model professionalism, promote teamwork, and ensure a rigorous focus on safety, climbing, and use of industry-standard tools. The successful candidate should be a Journeyman Powerline Worker with a minimum of 5 years of experience. Candidates must also hold a Class A CDL License. They should also possess a passion for helping others learn the craft. While teaching experience is highly beneficial, it is not required.

Primary Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and practical instruction in all aspects of power line work, including pole climbing equipment operation, electrical theory, and safety protocols.
• Teach students to properly and safely use tools of the trade, including climbing gear, hand tools, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Demonstrate and coach proper climbing techniques and physical conditioning required for line work.
• Develop students soft skills, such as teamwork, communication, reliability, and workplace professionalism.
• Assist with maintaining training facilities, equipment, and materials in safe working condition.
• Mentor and motivate students, providing constructive feedback and support to help them succeed.
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, student progress, and competency evaluations.
• Attend training for instructor certification and recertification as needed.

Telework According to DHRM policy 1.61, Teleworking effective July 5, 2022, Virginia state employees will return to the workplace. Consistent with pre-pandemic policies, telework may be an option for certain eligible positions. Eligible positions are determined by the type of work and job requirements of the position, as defined by heads of agencies.

Laurel Ridge Community College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Laurel Ridge will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in order to provide access to the application, interviewing, and selection process.

Sponsorship of an employees work authorization takes time and requires an ongoing financial investment. Therefore, Laurel Ridge Community College does not have funding to sponsor potential employees in the US on a work visa. Exceptions would require approval from the college president.

Laurel Ridge Community College is an equal opportunity institution providing educational and employment opportunities, programs, services, and activities. While honoring bona fide occupational exceptions as needed, the college shall promote and maintain equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including lactation, age, status as a veteran, national origin, or other non-merit factors.

The college also promotes a safe working environment and prohibits sexual misconduct, including sexual violence and harassment.

Know Your Rights

Special Assignments May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSAs

Required Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a journeyman lineworker or in a closely related role in the electric utility industry.
• Class A CDL license.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform physical tasks associated with the trade.
• Demonstrated expertise in safety practices and lineworker procedures, including pole climbing and equipment use.
• Effective Oral and Written Communication Skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior instructional or mentoring experience, especially in an adult learning or workforce training environment.
• Additional industry-related certifications, such as OSHA, VDOT, Flagger, First Aid, CPR, Heavy Equipment Operation, and experience with additional considerations.

Operation of a State Vehicle: Yes Supervises Employees: No

Required Travel: We offer top-quality courses on hundreds of subjects taught by expert trainers at our Middletown, Warrenton, and Luray campuses. Responsibilities include teaching workforce courses, which may include hybrid online, distance learning, and on-campus courses during the day, evening, and weekends.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number: ADJ_3081P Recruitment Type: General Public - G Number of Vacancies: 2 Position End Date: if temporary Job Open Date: 02092026 Job Close Date: 08012026 Open Until Filled: No Agency Website: http://www.laurelridge.edu Contact Name: Melissa Shaffer-Reyes Email: mshaffer-reyes@laurelridge.edu Phone Number:

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information Background Check Statement: The selected candidates offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks, relevant to employment. Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov

EEO Statement: The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement: The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ADAAA to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement: VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Quicklink for Posting: https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/93336

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Application
• Unofficial Transcripts
• License