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"Dispatcher"
Job Description - Part 2 - Typical Daily Activities

Part 1
Duties / Tasks
Part 2
Activities
Part 3
Skills
Part 4
Abilities
Part 5
Knowledge

Job Activities for: "Dispatcher"

1) Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.


2) Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.


3) Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.


4) Processing Information -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.


5) Interacting With Computers -- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.


6) Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events -- Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.


7) Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates -- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.


8) Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work -- Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.


9) Scheduling Work and Activities -- Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.


10) Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information -- Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.


11) Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings -- Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.


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12) Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge -- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.


13) Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.


14) Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People -- Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.


15) Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.


16) Thinking Creatively -- Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.


17) Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships -- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.


18) Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others -- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.


19) Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others -- Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.


20) Performing Administrative Activities -- Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.


21) Communicating with Persons Outside Organization -- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.


22) Training and Teaching Others -- Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.


Job Description for "Dispatcher" continued here...

Part 1
Duties / Tasks
Part 2
Activities
Part 3
Skills
Part 4
Abilities
Part 5
Knowledge


"Dispatcher"   Holland / RIASEC Career Code:  C-R-E        SOC:  43-5032.00


 

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