Dispatcher Clerk

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor I, the incumbent is required to provide 24/7 coverage of the District Office Traffic Management Center. The incumbent will operate a 19-channel base radio, answer multi-line telephone, operate word processing equipment, receives-compiles-maintain records and reports, documents changes in chain controls, monitors various websites for weather and highway incidents, documents all information received in the TMCAL activity log, and continuously monitors the status and safety surrounding on scene Caltrans personnel. Incumbent must be available for a variety of shifts. Primarily, the incumbent will perform Dispatch-Clerk duties night (graveyard), weekend, and holiday shifts as needed for coverage. A minimum of 40 words per minute typing certificate is required for this position. This is a 12 month limited term position with the possibility of going permanent.

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Working Conditions

This is a Limited Term position which may be extended to 24 months or become permanent.

Position located at 1650 Albee St Eureka, Humboldt County.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

Special Requirements

• Possession of a valid driver’s license is required when operating a state owned or leased vehicle.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are basing your eligibility on education, you must include your unofficial transcript(s)/diploma for verification. Unofficial, original, or official sealed transcripts will be accepted and may be required upon appointment. Applicants with foreign transcripts/degrees must provide a transcript/degree U.S. equivalency report evaluation that indicates the number of units and degree to which the foreign coursework is equivalent. Please visit either of the following two websites for a list of evaluation agencies: or . Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Benefits

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Important Application Instructions:

The State application (STD. 678) is required, and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. For mailed or hand delivered applications to be considered for this position, the Job Control number (JC-513989), PARF# 01-26-0062 and title of the position (Dispatcher-Clerk, Caltrans) must be included on the STD. 678 form.

Electronic applications through your CalCareers account are highly recommended and encouraged.

Candidates that meet the minimum qualifications based on possession of EDUCATION, LICENSE, OR CERTIFICATE must include a copy of your DEGREE/TRANSCRIPTS, LICENSE, or CERTIFICATE, along with your State application (STD. 678), to be considered for this position.

NOTE: Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver’s license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.