RANGER DISPATCHER

Jackson County, Missouri; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County, Missouri's Parks + Rec department is seeking a dispatcher/receptionist for the Park Safety and Enforcement Division. You will monitor radio traffic and dispatch Park Rangers and other emergency personnel to incidents while handling information center duties for staff and visitors.

Responsibilities include budget tracking, ordering, reporting, and processing vendor payments; you will also assist the public with referrals and safety resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least one year of related work experience.
• Pass clerical exam and type at least 30 WPM.
• Hold a valid Missouri driver's license.
• Must pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform dispatcher duties for Park Safety and Enforcement; monitor radio traffic and dispatch personnel.
• Receptionist and information center duties for park staff and the public.
• Assist with budgeting, purchasing, reporting, and vendor payments.

Skills

Clerical experience

Typing 30 WPM

Driver's license (Missouri)

Background check / drug screen

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Department: Parks + Rec

Grade: 130

Salary: $20.60/hour

Job Duties:

• - Responsible for performing dispatcher duties for the Park Safety and Enforcement Division and the Parks and Recreations associates; monitors radio traffic from area law enforcement departments as related to the Parks and Recreations system and dispatches Park Rangers and other emergency personnel to areas.
• - Responsible for receptionist and administrative duties, information center for all park associates, general public including referral and safety resources.
• - Other duties include budget tracking, ordering, and tracking expenditures, supplies, updating schedules, compiling reports, compiling purchase requisitions and vendor payments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• - High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• - One year of work related experience
• - Must pass Clerical examination, and type 30 WPM.
• - Must possess/maintain valid Missouri Driver's License.
• - Must submit to/pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!