Crew Dispatcher (Alaska Railroad)
Job Posting for Crew Dispatcher (Alaska Railroad) at State of Alaska
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Coordinates all train crew dispatching activities to ensure adequate personnel are assigned to all train operations. Train crew staff size varies seasonally from approximately 130 to 160 employees. This includes posting job availability and work assignments, bidding and bumping based on seniority and qualifications, travel support (hotel, airline, ground transportation arrangements), determining crew availability (vacation and sick time, rested status, training), managing the extra board and scheduling rules testing and physicals. Responds to inquiries from employees regarding assignments and potential for assignments. Uses automated DB Launcher Crew Dispatch system, manual lists and reports, and wall display to track pertinent information regarding crews. Responsible for maintaining and entering current information such as start times, tie up and deadhead times, project codes, pay rates and leave status into automated systems. May be assigned to perform as Timekeeper/Transportation, as set forth in that Position Description, as assigned. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed. |
The full position description and example of duties for this position is located under Class Specifications (enter position title in Search): https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs Required:
-High school diploma or GED equivalent
-Three years of general office experience
-Valid drivers license and ability to drive a motor vehicle
-Requires computer literacy in operating a personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, and database management systems such as Word and Excel.
-Ability to perform basic math computations and skill in operating a 10-key machine.
-Ability to type 25 words per minute.
-Have excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to deal tactfully with internal and external customers.
-Ability to work variable and non-standard shifts, holidays, and weekends.
Preferred:
-One year of experience in dispatching or transportation logistics.
-Experience with payroll procedures and timekeeping is preferred.
Please include any REQUIRED AND DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS in your APPLICANT PROFILE and/or RESUME. If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full- or part-time. Your application will be closely reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
IF you are selected for an interview, then you MUST be able to submit a copy of a current driving record that reflects the past three (3) years of driving history.
The State of Alaska DMV Driving Records are available online: https://online.dmv.alaska.gov/onlinedrivingrecords
Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK
Fax Number: (907) 265-2542
Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer
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