Emergency Dispatcher is responsible for responding to calls for emergency and non-emergency assistance and dispatching law enforcement, fire fighting, or rescue units. Transmits and receives coded and conventional messages. Being an Emergency Dispatcher differentiates between routine, priority, and emergency messages, and initiates or follows through on responses as required. Communicates details of situation and location. Additionally, Emergency Dispatcher enters unit response details into a database. Requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Emergency Dispatcher works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function. Has gained proficiency in multiple competencies relevant to the job. To be an Emergency Dispatcher typically requires 3-5 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
DISPATCHER
PRIMARY PURPOSE & FUNCTION:
Maintain safe and effective control and coordination of all equipment, materials and personnel between shorebases and job location. Must maintain liaison between customer, shorebase and various vendors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Additional training may be required in order to meet company or customer standards or expectations.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS
Materials Expeditor, Loading and Unloading Crews, Vendor Deliveries, Marine Crews, and Helicopter Pilots
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Bending/Stooping/Kneeling Frequent
Climbing Occasional
Full Motor Capability Frequent
Hearing Constant
High Eye-Hand Coordination Frequent
Keyboarding Frequent
Lifting - Heavy (<50 Lbs.) Occasional
Reaching/Pulling/Pushing Occasional
Sight Acuity Far Occasional
Sight Acuity Near Frequent
Sight Depth & Color Acuity Frequent Sitting at Video Display Terminal Frequent Standing and/or Walking Frequent
Talking (Loud and/or Clear) Frequent
Note that these physical requirements will not preclude disabled applicants who may be reasonably accommodated under the Americans With Disabilities ACT ("ADA")
COMPANY POLICY/PROCEDURE COMPLIANCE
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