Dispatcher/ Clerk SIMR - Part Time

City of St. Joseph•Saint Joseph, MO

15d•$16

About The Position

Operates City radio and maintains various records and logs, answers telephone calls after hours and on weekends. No supervisory or budgetary responsibilities. This position is for one night per week (primarily Tuesday 4 p.m. to 12 a.m.) however this position would also cover other gaps in shifts vacation, sick, etc.

Requirements

Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
Skills in typing, computers, filing, and record keeping.
Skills in effective verbal communications.
Knowledge of city emergency procedures
Visual acuity and hearing ability.
Knowledge of or ability to learn city emergency procedures.
Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
Knowledge of city geography and street locations.
High school diploma or equivalent required or must be able to obtain within 6 months.
All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.
Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.

Nice To Haves

Skills in Microsoft Office and knowledge of asset management software preferred.
One to three years’ experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Answers incoming calls from the general public and other City departments
Operates two-way radio to disseminate information and maintain contact with operating crews.
Log daily activities and manages/maintains the fuel usage database, including monthly fuel reports for all Departments.
Reports and logs after hours overtime for certain on-call personnel.
Manges fuel access keys for all employees utilizing the fuel system.
Keeps record of water usage for Public Works and send the report to Missouri American Water.
Assists with keeping the Public Works employee contact list updated.
Input after-hours sewer backup reports into the sewer back up database.
Maintains logs of all street closures and sends email notifications.
Keeps record of the CSS1H-M levels in the storage tank for the slurry crew.
Monitors surveillance cameras and serves as security person for City yards, including evening building checks.
Handles after hour street maintenance, animal control and sewer maintenance calls.
Enters information into computer and prints reports.
Monitors weather gauges and report weather conditions.
Dispatches employees for one-call locates and other after-hour issues.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.