Communications Dispatcher I - Street Environmental Services - Public Works (1704)
Core
Operates communications equipment (two-way radio, telephone, radio-paging) to dispatch mobile field units, transmit information, and coordinate emergency responses for street environmental services.
Role type
Communications Dispatcher I
Builds
Dispatches mobile units and equipment to specific work locations for traffic control, citing, towing, and emergency services.
Domain
Public Works / Municipal Services
Required skills
two-way radio base station operation, multi-line telephone operation, map reading, data logging, emergency coordination
Responsibilities
Operates communications equipment to receive and transmit messages; verifies and evaluates message accuracy; dispatches mobile units to work locations; records essential information from radio and telephone messages; coordinates communications emergency procedures with various city departments.
Seniority
Entry-level, supervised role