FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE CRIMINAL HISTORY
BACKGROUND CHECK AND HAVE A LETTER, PROVIDED BY THE INDIVIDUAL, FROM THE CABINET FOR
HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES STATED THE EMPLOYEE IS CLEAR TO HIRE BASED ON NO FINDINGS OF
SUBSTANTIATED CHILD ABUSE OR NEGLECT FOUND THROUGH A BACKGROUND CHECK OF CHILD ABUSE
AND NEGLECT RECORDS MAINTAINED BY THE CABINET FOR HEALTH AND FAMILY SERVICES AS A
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Class Code:                                                                                               7908

LOCAL DISTRICT CLASSIFICATION PLAN

CLASS TITLE: DISPATCHER

BASIC FUNCTION: 

Perform dispatching and clerical support duties for assigned department.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Operate two-way radio base stations; operate paging system as required; record radio communitcations as required.
• Communicate with department employees, dispatching to needed locations to respond to routine requests or emergency situations.
• Monitor special equipment as assisged and maintain appropriate records.
• Maintain or assist in maintaining assiged iles and records; receive and process information according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Coomunicate with outside organizations, businesses, government organizations, local police and others as appropriate.
• Communicate with parents, supervisors, school administrators and department employees; receive requests, questions, concerns and suggestions and provide routine information and assistance or route to appropriate personnel.
• Maintain current knowledge of routes and locations to assure timely services and accurate information.
• Perform a variety of clerical support duties as assigend; type correspondence, memos and other items; complie data from clearly defined sources and prepare reports; answer telephone, route calls or message; prepare and process requisitions; distribute mail.
• Operate standard office machines.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

     KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
• Basic records-keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Operation of a two-way radio and standard office machines.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.

     ABILITY TO:

• Perform dispatching and clerical support duties for assigend department.
• Speak clearly and distinctly.
• Learn and apply applicable department rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Type at an acceptable rate of speed.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Maintain routine records.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Operate standard office equipment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

     Any combination equivalent to a high school diploma, G.E.D. Certificate or demonstrated progress toward obtaining a G.E.D. as required by Kentucky law.