Dispatcher Full Time NEW

Job Description

Under the direct supervision of the Motor Pool Supervisor, schedule and dispatch all ICASS and participating USG-agency vehicles and drivers in accordance with post policies and requirements, to include regular service for U.S. direct hires, TDYers, newcomers, VIPs, and others as directed. Work with the Visitor Support Unit to coordinate ground movements for VIP visitors and delegations. Each dispatcher acts as the direct supervisor, overseeing the actions of and reviewing a team of 8-10 drivers. Create, assign, and close trip tickets. Coordinate the mileage readings for DriveCam Awards and for ICASS Workload counts for annual reports. Work as a travel arranger for the section. Incumbent serves as an incidental operator of official vehicles and meets all requirements outlined in 14 FAM 433 (including age, licensing, training, medical certifications, and safe driving standards).

Qualifications and Evaluations

• Minimum of three years increasingly responsible experience in a motor pool or transportation fleet management is required.  In addition Minimum of one year of supervisory experience is required.
• All selected candidates will be subject to a background investigation and may be subject to a pre-employment medical exam.
• Selected candidate must be able to begin working within a reasonable period of time (4 weeks) upon receipt of agency authorization and/or clearances/certifications or their candidacy may end.

• Education Requirements:  Completion of secondary school is required

Evaluations:

• You will be evaluated against the qualifications and requirements in this vacancy announcement.
  You may be asked to complete a pre-employment language or skills test.
  You must complete the application form and provide the required documents.  Your application must address all the position qualifications and requirements including education, experience, language, and any knowledge/skills/abilities listed.  If you fail to submit a complete application, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

Language: 

Good working Knowledge in Speaking/Reading/Writing English is required.  Good working knowledge in Speaking/Reading/Writing Amharic is required. (These may be tested)

Please address this language requirement in your ERA application. 

Job Knowledge:

• • Knowledge of professional transportation services or management.

• • Knowledge of workplace occupational safety practices.

• • Understanding of safe driving practices.

• • Must have good knowledge of supervisory principles and techniques.

Please address this factor in your ERA application under Major Duties and Responsibilities.

Skills And Abilities:

• • Must be able to supervise subordinates without conflict.

• • Must be able to organize and enforce schedules for people, vehicles, and maintenance.

• • Must be able to think and act quickly and develop alternative logistics when required.

• • Must be skilled in organizing people and large logistical movements.

• • Must exhibit a high degree of tact and diplomacy in dealing with clients and a high degree of leadership to supervise large number of subordinates.

• • Must be able to use Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

• • Must have 3rd grade or equivalent Ethiopian driving license. Must have had a valid driver’s license for a minimum of five (5) years. (These may be tested)

How to Apply:

• Click the “Apply to This Vacancy” button at the top of the page to begin your application.  For an instructional video on how to apply click here.

https://erajobs.state.gov/dos-era/vacancy/viewVacancyDetail.hms?_ref=zlpybkjbpt0&returnToSearch=true&jnum=75954&orgId=79

Please address all relevant experience, education, language skills (including English), and job related skills or requirements in your application.

You may edit your application any time before the vacancy closing date. If you fail to submit a complete application by the vacancy closing date of this vacancy, then your application may be disqualified for this position.

For a copy of the complete position description, please contact the HR Office.

To request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the HR Office.

We foster a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace where employees can be themselves.  We invite qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.