Airport Communication Dispatcher Jobs

Requirements
MOS Code: 43-5031.00 (Army)
Education and Experience: A High School diploma, GED, or higher and two (2) years of public contact experience.
Special Requirements: Must successfully pass an audiogram, drug screen and stringent background investigation.
General Purpose
Under general supervision, answer all incoming emergency and non-emergency calls for Airport police, Airport fire, maintenance, transportation, operations, and medical services; answer switchboard, direct callers and give non-emergency information; enter information into computer aided dispatch system.
Typical Duties
Responsible for ensuring effective communication throughout the airport system by receiving and transferring emergency calls and radio calls. Involves: Serve as the primary point of contact for the general public, Airport maintenance personnel, medical services, Airport Police, Airport Fire, and Airport tenants through phone and dispatch communication switchboard. Dispatches Airport Police, Airport fire, maintenance, transportation, operations and parking personnel to appropriate request for service.
Maintain and monitor fire and security systems: Involves: Manage fire and security systems and monitors CCTV cameras throughout the Airport. Communicate and maintain effective communication with the general public and tourists visiting the El Paso International Airport. Maintain and upkeep good knowledge of facilities, buildings and airfield on El Paso International Airport property. Perform timely necessary notification on significant unforeseen events (i.e., bomb threats, aircraft emergencies, aircraft accidents or incidents and severe weather warnings.). Monitor and operate security, crash, gates, and fire alarm systems. Assist in training of new employees. Prepare and maintain accurate records mandated by the FAA. Remotely provides access to property security gates when warranted. Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
General Information
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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.
Note: This position requires the ability to type 35 wpm. A typing certificate will be required within three (3) days of job offer. Typing credentials that have been completed within the last two (2) years will be accepted from the School Districts, International Business College, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso Community College, and the Texas Workforce Commission. Typing certificate must be on company letterhead, state gross words per minute, net words per minute and the number of errors. For your convenience, the City of El Paso, Human Resource Department offers typing exams by appointment. To set up a typing exam appointment, please contact the Human Resources Department at (915) 212-0045.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Note: This is a new advertisement for Airport Communication Dispatcher. You must apply if you are still interested in this position.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as "See résumé" are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, the required education, experience, knowledge, and skills must be clearly stated on your application's employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Closing Date/Time: 5/23/2023 11:59 PM Mountain