Dispatcher/Clerk

City of St. Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

City of St. Joseph in Missouri seeks a Dispatcher/Clerk for the Public Works & Transportation department to operate the City radio, maintain logs, and handle after-hours calls. Requires high school diploma and strong computer/communications skills. No supervisory duties.

Responsibilities include logging fuel usage, weather reporting, street closures, and after-hours dispatch for maintenance crews. Overtime on-call duties and background checks are standard for employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers incoming calls from the general public and other City departments.
• Operates two-way radio to disseminate information and maintain contact with operating crews.
• Logs daily activities and manages the fuel usage database, including monthly fuel reports for all Departments.
• Reports and logs after hours overtime for certain on-call personnel.
• Manages fuel access keys for all employees utilizing the fuel system.
• Keeps record of water usage for Public Works and sends the report to Missouri American Water.
• Assists with keeping the Public Works employee contact list updated.
• Inputs after-hours sewer backup reports into the sewer back up database.
• Maintains logs of all street closures and sends email notifications.
• Keeps record of the CSS1H-M levels in the storage tank for the slurry crew.
• Monitors surveillance cameras and serves as security person for City yards, including evening building checks.
• Handles after hour street maintenance, animal control and sewer maintenance calls.
• Enters information into computer and prints reports.
• Monitors weather gauges and reports weather conditions.
• Dispatches employees for one-call locates and other after-hour issues.

Skills

Typing

Computers

Filing

Record keeping

Verbal communications

Emergency procedures knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asset management software

Job description

Position Title: Dispatcher/Clerk

Department: Public Works & Transportation
Division: Streets
Closing Date: Until Filled
Salary: $33,946.00yr/$16.32019hr

Job Summary/ Scope

Operates City radio and maintains various records and logs, answers telephone calls after hours and on weekends. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Answers incoming calls from the general public and other City departments.
• Operates two-way radio to disseminate information and maintain contact with operating crews
• Logs daily activities and manages and maintains the fuel usage database, including monthly fuel reports for all Departments.
• Reports and logs after hours overtime for certain on-call personnel.
• Manages fuel access keys for all employees utilizing the fuel system.
• Keeps record of water usage for Public Works and sends the report to Missouri American Water.
• Assists with keeping the Public Works employee contact list updated.
• Inputs after-hours sewer backup reports into the sewer back up database.
• Maintains logs of all street closures and sends email notifications.
• Keeps record of the CSS1H-M levels in the storage tank for the slurry crew.
• Monitors surveillance cameras and serves as security person for City yards, including evening building checks.
• Handles after hour street maintenance, animal control and sewer maintenance calls.
• Enters information into computer and prints reports.
• Monitors weather gauges and reports weather conditions.
• Dispatches employees for one-call locates and other after-hour issues.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
• Skills in typing, computers, filing, and record keeping.
• Skills in effective verbal communications.
• Knowledge of city emergency procedures
• Visual acuity and hearing ability.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn city emergency procedures.

Required (Essential) Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (continued)

Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
Knowledge of city geography and street locations.
Skills in Microsoft Office and knowledge of asset management software preferred.

Employee Behavior and Conduct

City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest, and respectful.

Materials and Equipment Directly Used

Operates a two-way radio, telephones, and a PC. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements

Work performed inside in an office environment. Occasional outside surveillance. Able to sit for long periods. Must be alert. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent required or must be able to obtain within 6 months. One to three years’ experience preferred.

All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.

Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.