Dispatcher-Clerk, Caltrans

Position: DISPATCHER-CLERK, CALTRANS
Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of a Caltrans Transportation Management Center (TMC) supervisor, the Caltrans Dispatch Clerk will operate and communicate on radio and telephone equipment in the District 12 Communication Center. The incumbent will also be assigned clerical work and other related work when necessary. The Dispatch Center is a 24/7 operation and the incumbent will be required to work overtime, work irregular shifts/alternate work schedule, including nights, holidays and weekends;

may be required to work temporary and/or intermittent varied work shifts and required to respond to emergency situations and calls. The incumbent will be required to pass a Department of Justice background check and will be required to sign a California Highway Patrol's (CHP) Memorandum of Understanding on confidential automated information (form 101A) annually.

PARF# 12-6-187 / JC-505494

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the DISPATCHER-CLERK, CALTRANS exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions.

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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Position located at IRVINE, CA, ORANGE COUNTY.

Multiple positions may be filled from this recruitment.

The employee may be required to sit for prolonged periods using a keyboard under artificial lighting. Due to the circumstances of on-going activities or unforeseen staff shortage, modified shifts or overtime may be required, sometimes without prior notice, and requested vacations may be delayed. This position required the incumbent to dress in a professional manner due to tours and public viewing of the Transportation Management Center (TMC).

Minimum Requirements

You will find the

Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* DISPATCHER-CLERK, CALTRANS

Additional Documents

* Job Application Package Checklist

* Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-505494

Position #(s):

-918

Working Title:

Dispatch Clerk

Classification:

DISPATCHER-CLERK, CALTRANS

$4,106.00 - $5,139.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Orange County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Caltrans Mission:
Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision: A thriving and connected California.

The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website:

Director's EEO Policy:

Director's EEO Policy Statement:

Special Requirements

* Dispatch Clerk are required to pass the Caltrans-Dispatcher Clerk eligibility exam, the Department of Justice background check, and the ODCAST drug test.

* Possession of a valid driver's license is required when operating a State owned or leased vehicle.

Candidates selected for this position must successfully pass a Department of Justice background check and the incumbent is also required to sign CHP Form 101A annually.

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.

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