Dispatcher - Transportation Dept (8.0 hrs/day; 205 days/year)

JOB DETAILS

Job Class Description: DISPATCHER

Class Code: 7908

Job Title: DISPATCHER

Supervisory Responsibilities: NONE

Position Type: FULL-TIME

FLSA Classification: NON-EXEMPT

Reports To: DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

*Location: TRANSPORTATION

Compensation:

Commensurate with salary range on the DCPS Salary Schedule for class code 7908

Hours Per Day: 8.0

Contracted Days: 205 days/year

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

· Any combination equivalent to:  high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.

· One-year radio dispatching experience.

· One-year of clerical experience including some experience with automated office equipment.

Knowledge of:

· Office practices, procedures and equipment

· Basic record-keeping techniques

· Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy

· Health and safety regulations

· Telephone etiquette

· Basic computer skills including use of mouse and keyboard to navigate computer, e-mail, and websites

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Summary:

Use various forms of communication and technology efficiently to assess needs of each situation and determine an appropriate course of action.  This position performs clerical duties and is responsible for maintaining records.

Essential Functions, Duties and Responsibilities:

· Operate two-way radio base stations, paging system, telephones, and standard office equipment.

· Communicate effectively to analyze situations accurately and determine an effective course of action.

· Maintain assigned files, records, and databases; receive and process information according to established guidelines and procedures.

· Communicate effectively with parents, supervisors, schools administrators and department employees both orally and in writing.

· Maintain current knowledge of routes and locations to assure timely services and accurate information.

· Perform various support duties as assigned; including, but not limited to: using a computer effectively to create communication and other items, compile data from clearly defined sources and prepare reports, prepare and process requisitions, and distribute mail.

· Demonstrate loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of Daviess County Public Schools.

· Follow oral and written directions effectively.

· Learn and apply applicable department rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

· Work successfully in a team environment.

· Maintain student confidentiality.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Location, duties, responsibilities may be altered to meet the needs of the district.

Successful completion of post-offer, pre-employment screenings are required as a contingency of employment.

*Contracts are with the district of Daviess County Public Schools-not with individual locations. Location assignments are subject to change.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

1.       Support employee with year-to-year contract

2.       Participates in Kentucky Retirement System (KRS)