What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maritime Trades Lead Instructor, Workforce Solutions position at Virginia's Community College System?
Working Title Maritime Trades Lead Instructor, Workforce Solutions Role Title Trainer Instructor II Role Code 29112-SW FLSA Exempt Pay Band 04 Position Number 295R0839 Agency Tidewater Community College Division Tidewater Community College (Div) Work Location Portsmouth - 740 Hiring Range $60,000 - $70,000, commensurate w/ qualifications Emergency/Essential Personnel No EEO Category E-Paraprofessional Full Time or Part Time Full Time Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs- No Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference? No Work Schedule
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The Lead Maritime Trades Instructor serves as both educator and program leader, responsible for providing high-quality instruction, maintaining curriculum integrity, enforcing safety standards, and fostering employer and credential partner engagement. This position ensures students gain the technical skills, certifications, and industry connections necessary to thrive in the maritime workforce, while supporting the overall growth and sustainability of the training program.
Support and assist Workforce Solutions instructors and staff in providing a quality teaching /learning environment by setting up labs, maintaining and ordering lab equipment and supplies, directing and supporting instructors and delivering lab and lecture instruction as assigned.
This is a grant funded position.
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.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Limited
Posting Number CLS_4228P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 12/23/2025 Job Close Date 01/12/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website tcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s 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 Commonwealth’s 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 Acts (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/91612
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday – Friday
Sensitive Position No Job Description
Tidewater Community College has served South Hampton Roads – both students and employers – for 50 years. It has grown from 1 campus into a regional educational and economic force. TCC is the largest provider of higher education and workforce services in Hampton Roads, enrolling nearly 28,000 students in 2019-20. Founded in 1968 as a part of the Virginia Community College System, Tidewater Community College (TCC) services South Hampton Roads with 4 campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach, 7 regional centers and 2 important cultural institutions. The college had 3,203 graduates in 2019-2020, 40 percent of whom pursued degrees that would let them transfer to 4-year institutions. Of South Hampton Roads residents enrolled in higher education 36% enrolled at TCC. TCC’s institutional accreditation is affirmed through 2027 by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
The Lead Maritime Trades Instructor serves as both educator and program leader, responsible for providing high-quality instruction, maintaining curriculum integrity, enforcing safety standards, and fostering employer and credential partner engagement. This position ensures students gain the technical skills, certifications, and industry connections necessary to thrive in the maritime workforce, while supporting the overall growth and sustainability of the training program.
Support and assist Workforce Solutions instructors and staff in providing a quality teaching /learning environment by setting up labs, maintaining and ordering lab equipment and supplies, directing and supporting instructors and delivering lab and lecture instruction as assigned.
This is a grant funded position.
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.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
- Occupational experience in maritime or related trades
- Ability to operate welding equipment and oxy-fuel torch system.
- Ability to utilize computerized systems, including familiarity with spreadsheet and word processing software.
- Ability to instruct students and make oral and written presentations
- Ability to operate measurement and inspection equipment such as digital and analog volt/amp/ohm multi-meters.
- Ability to operate audiovisual equipment such as a projector or smartboard.
- Ability to operate forklift and material moving equipment safely.
- Knowledge of Safety (OSHA, etc.)
- Knowledge of procurement, preferably eVA
- Knowledge of inventory.
- Work experience in an educational setting.
- Work experience in shipbuilding and ship repair
Limited
Posting Number CLS_4228P Recruitment Type General Public - G Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 12/23/2025 Job Close Date 01/12/2026 Open Until Filled Agency Website tcc.edu Contact Name Email Phone Number Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: https://www.dars.virginia.gov/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155
Additional Information Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s 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 Commonwealth’s 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 Acts (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/91612
Salary : $60,000 - $70,000