RADIO DISPATCHER

State of New Hampshire; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 19,837 - 25,430; Part time

Job summary

State of New Hampshire, Department of Transportation, Bureau of Highway Maintenance, District 2, seeks a Radio Dispatcher for seasonal duties in Enfield, NH. The role involves operating communications equipment, relaying information, and dispatching office or field personnel as needed for a large district.

Candidates should have an 8th-grade education minimum; one year of related communications experience is preferred. Shifts include 2nd and 3rd, with weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: 8th grade education
• License/Certification: None
• Other Requirements: None
• Preferred qualifications: One year of communication experience including typing, dispatching, computer/word processing or radio communications
• Trainee option: Not applicable

Responsibilities

• Receives calls via telephone, two-way radio, and computer, and directs 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.
• 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 permits or written communications.
• Compiles road and weather information to provide the Communications Center with a periodic highway status throughout the District.

Skills

Communication experience

Typing

Dispatching

Radio communications

Education

8th grade education

Tools

Word processing

Job description

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: 8 th grade 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

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 [e-mail] .

EOE

TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964