Job opening: MOTOR VEHICLE DISPATCHER
Salary: $44 057 - 57 280 per year
Published at: Nov 15 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to perform routine, recurring vehicle dispatch and recordkeeping duties for the assigned organization. Receives, processes, plans, and schedules vehicles to approved vehicle request. Duties also include dispatching operators as required.
Duties
Schedules and dispatches passenger, cargo, and U-drive vehicles.
Maintains vehicle dispatch logs, records, and reports.
Responsible for controlling assigned vehicle operators, motivation of workers, organizing and making individual work assignments.
Acts as the Unit Control Center monitor during real world contingencies and exercises.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
- This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Position is permanently assigned to work rotating shifts on weekends and holidays.
- May be required to carry a beeper.
- May be required to travel TDY as directed by management, sometimes on short notice and including overnight stays, traveling by military or commercial aircraft or by any other designated means.
- May be required to participate in contingency situations, real world, and exercise, as directed.
- An appropriate, valid driver’s license may be required for the position.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- On occasion performs motor vehicle operator work however, this work is neither grade nor skill code controlling.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Clerical and Administrative Support Position, Dispatching Series 2151.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-04, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes knowledge of a body of standardized transportation regulations, procedures, operations and federal and state laws, policies and procedures related to the fleet management function to perform a full range of dispatching duties and resolve recurring problems. Knowledge of geographic area served. Knowledge of the characteristics and capacity of the transportation equipment being dispatched to resolve recurring problems and coordinated actions. Knowledge of vehicle safety rules, regulations, and guidance. Knowledge of one or more automated transportation databases sufficient to input a range of standard information to maintain dispatch logs and records. Knowledge of contingency operations to real world exercises emergency situations pertaining to vehicle operations. Knowledge of proper use of communications radios and procedures.
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Education: Four years of education above the high school level obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
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Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of education and experience as described above may be used to qualify for this position. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Knowledge of the policies, practices, and procedures for dispatching or scheduling motor vehicles and maintaining related documentation.
Knowledge of personal computers and software programs to maintain dispatch records and logs.
Knowledge of applicable safety standards and guidelines.
Knowledge of emergency action checklist and contingency plans related to vehicle operations.
Ability to understand road maps and other locator documents, and in determining the shortest and safest route for both the short and long run, considering the height and weight of the vehicle relative to overpass clearance and legal restrictions, load limits of bridges and roads, and weigh points.
Ability to communicate orally and legibly in writing.
PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.
VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you
MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click
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FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Contacts
- Address JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst
2903 McGuire Blvd
JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ 08641
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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