Incumbent is responsible for coordinating day-to-day Crew Management dispatch functions of a team of crew dispatchers during their assigned shift. Must answer crew employee questions, provide information regarding assignments and hours and call crew employees to ensure staffing requirements are fulfilled for On Train Personnel. Must have good multi-tasking skills and knowledge of Amtrak’s train service at various geographical territories. Maintain position rosters in addition to completing weekl... more details
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SUMMARY OF DUTIES:
Incumbent is responsible for coordinating day-to-day Crew Management dispatch functions of a team of crew dispatchers during their assigned shift. Must answer crew employee questions, provide information regarding assignments and hours and call crew employees to ensure staffing requirements are fulfilled for On Train Personnel. Must have good multi-tasking skills and knowledge of Amtrak’s train service at various geographical territories. Maintain position rosters in addition to completing weekly work, zone bulletins/awards, updating with crew employees, field management personnel, crew base support personnel and labor representatives throughout the tour of duty. Show initiative to handle on-train staffing issues and other duties as assigned.
This position will be assigned to work either in On Board Services (OBS) crew management or Train and Engine (T&E) crew management.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prior customer service experience either in an on-train capacity or in a service center environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Good problem-solving skills; must be able to make sound decisions under pressure, self-motivated, positive attitude, and commitment towards excellence.
- Must have High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate.
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
- Scheduled are assigned in seniority order.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
College degree preferred
COMMUNICATION AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS:
Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
The bi-weekly rate is $3594.15 (with opportunity for increases, as per the applicable collective bargaining agreement, after beginning employment). Amtrak offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes health, dental, and vision plans; wellness programs; flexible spending accounts; 401K retirement plan; life insurance; paid time off; reimbursement of education; Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility; Railroad Retirement sickness and retirement benefits; and rail pass privileges. Some benefits are subject to the collective bargaining agreement. Learn more about our benefits offerings here.
Requisition ID:161952
Posting Location(s):Delaware
Job Family/Function:Transportation
Relocation Offered:No
Travel Requirements:0 - 5%
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Amtrak is committed to a safe workplace free of drugs and alcohol. All Amtrak positions requires a pre-employment background check that includes prior employment verification, a criminal history check and a pre-employment drug screen.
Candidates who test positive for marijuana will be disqualified, regardless of any state or local statute, ordinance, regulation, or other law that legalizes or decriminalizes the use or possession of marijuana, whether for medical, recreational, or other use. Amtrak's pre-employment drug testing program is administered in accordance with DOT regulations and applicable law.
In accordance with DOT regulations (49 CFR § 40.25), Amtrak is required to obtain prior drug and alcohol testing records for applicants/employees intending to perform safety-sensitive duties for covered Department of Transportation positions. If an applicant/employee refuses to provide written consent for Amtrak to obtain these records, the individual will not be permitted to perform safety-sensitive functions.
In accordance with federal law governing security checks of covered individuals for providers of public transportation (Title 6 U.S.C. §1143), Amtrak is required to screen applicants for any permanent or interim disqualifying criminal offenses.
Note that any education requirement listed above may be deemed satisfied if you have an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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