Dispatcher

Location: Fort Meade, Maryland

Type: Non-Exempt

Compensation: $28.85-$28.85/hour

Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift

Benefits: Skookum is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time employees.

Full-Time benefits of a Dispatcher at Skookum include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) retirement plan, Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Health and Welfare Benefit ($5.60 per hour worked)

• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care

• 11 paid federal holidays, accrual of 12 paid days of vacation at the start of employment, paid sick leave

• Potential shared earning bonus

• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents

• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities

• Verizon wireless discount

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Skookum is seeking a decisive and organized Dispatcher with a professional attitude.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

• Assigns vehicles to drivers to provide transportation for approved government business, while ensuring the efficient and effective use of vehicles and drivers.

• Maintains a system of gathering information to update fleet inventory and service records by ensuring that outgoing odometer mileage, destination, and estimated time of return, as well as return odometer mileage, return time, information from vehicle users, and other observable necessary maintenance and repair work are recorded.

• Monitors the actual release and return of fleet vehicles to ascertain the current locations and user of each vehicle by establishing and/or maintaining a standard system of recording the release of the vehicle to and the return of the vehicle from the user.

• Schedules servicing of fleet vehicles including lubrication, oil and filter changes, body and engine repair, tires, necessary warranty work and cleaning of vehicles to ensure efficient and sound operating condition.

• Issues keys and fleet card with vehicle.

• Maintains records in approved Army Software System, Contractor approved information system, or manually.

• Inspects vehicles for cleanliness and operational serviceability prior to and return of dispatching.

• Issue proper dispatch documentation to all authorized operators of government equipment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three (3) years military or DoD experience in the Transportation/ Dispatcher field preferred; specialized vocational, technical, or other formal training may be substituted in part for experience.

• Must have the ability to utilize GPS tracking devices.

• Must have excellent oral and written communications skills.

• Must be proficient in computer programs, to include Microsoft Office Suite; Experience using G-Army is preferred.

• Working general knowledge of city and out-of-city roads.

Requirements:

• Valid state driver's license is required with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Skookum's insurance carrier.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access. A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.

Union Affiliation:

This position is represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 37.

To Apply: Visit our website at www.skookum.org to complete an application.

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Skookum is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to "Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities" through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Skookum is here to help you with the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation or support, please contact us at

(360) 475-0756 ext. 349, or emailrecruiting@skookum.org.