What are the responsibilities and job description for the RADIO DISPATCHER position at TRANSPORTATION DEPT?
State of New Hampshire Job Posting
Department of Transportation
Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 2
8 Eastman Hill Road / Enfield, NH
RADIO DISPATCHER
Seasonal Positions
$14.40/hour - $18.46/hour
2nd & 3rd shifts, weekends and holidays
*See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement.
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The State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance, has seasonal vacancies for Radio Dispatcher positions.
SUMMARY:
Operates all communications equipment, relays information and dispatches office or field forces as required for a large diverse highway operations District.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience:8thgrade education
License/Certification :None
Other Requirements: None
Trainee Option: Not applicable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: One year of communication experience, which includes typing, dispatching, computer/word processing or radio communications. Ability to work with and maintain confidential information.
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: None
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: One year of communication experience, which includes typing, dispatching, computer/word processing or radio communications. Ability to work with and maintain confidential information
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: NONE
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes☒ No
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes☒ No
DISCLAIMERS:
The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.
The work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Receives calls via telephone, two-way radio, and computer, and directs the information to the proper state or outside agency to resolve highway problems or provide emergency assistance.
Maintains a log of office communications to ensure an accurate record of the District’s operations is available for future use.
Acts as a receptionist for the District Office to provide routine information to the general public.
Operates a word processor and varied office equipment to prepare various permits or written communications.
Compiles road and weather information to provide the Communications Center with a periodic highway status throughout the District.
Performs work in full conformance with all risk management, safety, and environmental standards, regulations, and administrative orders.
For additional information contact Christopher Turgeon, District 2 Engineer, at 603-448-2654 or District2@dot.nh.gov.
EOE
TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964
Salary : $14 - $18