What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crew Dispatcher position at State of Alaska?
Please note that for the first six calendar days of this posting, it is only open to ARW represented employees. If, during the initial six days, which ends on March 26, 2024, a qualified ARW represented employee(s) applies, it shall be awarded in accordance with Section 52.06 of the ARW Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). If there are no successful ARW represented bidders, this posting shall be extended to April 4, 2024, and will be considered open to all other applicants.
This position works in the Transportation Department to coordinate train crew resources and terminal support and ensures adequate train crew coverage for train and engine service at all locations on the Rail belt.
Examples of Duties:
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
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
Additional Required Information
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
Contact Information
Alaska Railroad Human Resources Department
Street Address: 327 West Ship Creek, Anchorage, AK
Fax Number: (907) 265-2542
Alaska Railroad Corporation is an equal opportunity employer
Alaska Railroad Corporation Benefits
The following briefly describes the main benefits available to regular employees of the Alaska Railroad Corporation. Actual benefits differ by bargaining unit.
Retirement Plans
ARRC Pension Plan – Participation is mandatory. You are automatically enrolled in the Plan when you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Employees contribute 9% of their Earnings on a pre-tax basis. The Railroad is exempt from participation in Social Security; however, Medicare Tax is withheld. Participants vest with 5 years of eligible Vesting Service which entitles one to receive a pension benefit at retirement age.
Tier 2 Description (Employees hired after July 1, 2015)
Normal Retirement Age is age 65, however, the plan allows one to retire as early as age 60. The formula for a monthly Normal Retirement Benefits is 2% x Final Average Earnings x all Credited Service.
Early retirement, survivor and disability benefits are available for vested participants.
401(k) Tax Deferred Savings Plan – Participation is optional. You may enroll once you meet the eligibility requirement of your bargaining unit. Depending on the bargaining unit, there may be an employer match.
457 Deferred Compensation Plan – Participation is optional for non-represented employees.
Insurance and Flexible Spending Plans
All plans are optional except the RR Dental Plan for bargaining unit employees.
Health Insurance Plan
A comprehensive health insurance plan, self-insured by the ARRC and administered by Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska. Coverage is also available for the employee’s spouse and dependent children. ARRC and the participant share the premium cost. Bargaining unit employees are Eligibility after 90 days, and non-represented employees are eligible as of the date of hire.
The Railroad offers a Prefered Provider Organization plan (PPO Blue Essentials) and a Consumer Directed Healthcare Plan with a Health Saving Account (Gold Essentials). The Plans have the following features.
The Railroad also offers two dental plans.
The Railroad National Dental for repersneted employees
The Alaska Railroad Optional Dental Plan for both represented and non-represented employees.
Paid Leave & Holidays
Vacation Leave –accrual per bi-weekly pay period:
Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 4 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 8 Hours
Non-Represented Employees
0-3 Years of Service = 6 Hours
>3-15 Years of Service = 8 Hours
>15 Years of Service = 10 Hours
Sick Leave: accrues at 4 hours (Represented) or 2 hours (Non-Represented) per pay period.
11 Paid holidays
For additional information regarding these benefits, please go to www.alaskarailroad.com
