Ferry Operations Dispatcher

State of Alaska; Ketchikan (AK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Excellent retirement plan

Job summary

The State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities' Alaska Marine Highway System seeks an AMHS Dispatcher to help Keep Alaska Moving. You will coordinate crew assignments across Southeast and Southwest Alaska, match mariners to vessels, and respond quickly to schedule changes.

This shoreside, team-driven role involves scheduling licensed and unlicensed staff, handling travel, leave, payroll issues, and keeping crew records, while working with union reps and AMHS staff to

Qualifications

• Leadership to influence and motivate teams.
• Knowledge of procedures for compliance with laws and regulations.
• Analytical thinking to address problems and determine staffing needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate crew assignments across Southeast and Southwest Alaska.
• Match qualified mariners to vessels and respond to schedule changes.
• Coordinate travel, leave, payroll-related issues, and crew records with AMHS staff and unions.
• Schedule and dispatch licensed and unlicensed employees on vessels.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance

Analytical thinking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The State of Alaska, Department of Transportation and Public Facilities' Alaska Marine Highway System seeks an AMHS Dispatcher to help Keep Alaska Moving. You will coordinate crew assignments across Southeast and Southwest Alaska, match mariners to vessels, and respond quickly to schedule changes.

This shoreside, team-driven role involves scheduling licensed and unlicensed staff, handling travel, leave, payroll issues, and keeping crew records, while working with union reps and AMHS staff to