Senior Dispatcher. A Senior Dispatcher position will be filled on a temporary basis during times when a vacancy exists in the Dispatch Supervisor position. The Senior Dispatcher position may be filled at any other time at the discretion of the Police Chief. The assignment of a dispatcher to the position of Senior Dispatcher is made to provide for greater communication between the dispatch function and the patrol and management function of the police department. This position does not have any authority to discipline members of the collective bargaining unit. The main goal of the position is to provide a link between the dispatch management function and the management function of the police department by service as a "point" person for the dispatchers. This assignment is not considered a promotion. Following notice by the department of its intent to make an assignment, dispatchers of the bargaining unit who desire to be considered for the assignment shall notify the Chief of Police in writing of that desire according to the posted notice. The Chief of Police shall consult with the supervisors and review performance appraisals as part of any decision of offering the assignment. The Chief of Police will also consider experience and knowledge of the various systems within dispatch. The compensation for this individual shall be started at a rate of 2.5% higher than the current highest paid dispatcher.
Senior Dispatcher. A Senior Dispatcher shall be appointed on each shift when the Chief Dispatcher is not present at a console for a period of more than one (1) hour. The appointment shall be made on the basis of seniority. The Senior Dispatcher shall be in charge of the dispatchers working that shift, and shall be assigned such duties as determined within the discretion of the Chief, within the parameters of the collective bargaining agreement. The Senior Dispatcher shall receive an additional four (4%) percent times the employee’s base hourly rate (including shift premium, if applicable) per hour worked.
Senior Dispatcher. A Senior Dispatcher shall be appointed on each shift when the Chief Dispatcher is not present at a console for a period of more than one (1) hour. The appointment shall be made on the basis of seniority. The Senior Dispatcher shall be in charge of the dispatchers working that shift, and shall be assigned such duties as determined within the discretion of the Chief, within the parameters of the collective bargaining agreement. The Senior Dispatcher shall receive an additional four (4%) percent to the employee’s base hourly rate (including shift premium, if applicable). If an employee works overtime and is appointed as senior dispatcher, the overtime rate shall be calculated based on the employees base hourly rate including the additional four (4%) precent (plus any applicable shift premium).
Senior Dispatcher. (920) - To be certified as a Senior Dispatcher an employee must have met the following requirements:
Senior Dispatcher. Section 1.3 For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms have the meanings stated below:
Senior Dispatcher. If, for any reason, a shift is not staffed by a Dispatch Coordinator or an Acting Coordinator, then the Dispatcher having the greatest seniority on each scheduled eight hour shift shall be designated as the "Senior Dispatcher" for that shift, shall assume the duties and responsibilities as described in the description attached to this Agreement, and shall be compensated for such duties by receiving three quarter (3/4) hour of extra pay at the straight time rate, or having three quarter (3/4) hour of compensatory time added to their compensatory time bank, for every eight (8) hours worked in this capacity. A Dispatcher who works the first four consecutive hours of an eight hour shift as the Senior Dispatcher shall receive twenty (20) minutes of extra pay or compensatory time for that shift. A Dispatcher who works the last four consecutive hours of an eight hour shift as the Senior Dispatcher shall receive twenty five (25) minutes of extra pay or compensatory time for that shift. In no case shall more than a total of three quarter (3/4) hour of extra pay be awarded for any eight hour shift. In the event a shift is staffed completely by part- time employees, then the most senior of those employees shall assume the role of Senior Dispatcher and receive the extra pay provided herein. In no case shall a probationary employee be eligible for the designation of Senior Dispatcher. The designation of Senior Dispatcher shall not be considered a classification under any provision of this Agreement.
Senior Dispatcher. Summary The Senior Dispatcher will pay a strategic role within the Dispatch team. Responsibilities include creating schedules for field operations personnel by managing internal and external requests for service, unplanned and planned operations and maintenance. Working within a 7/24 environment, the Senior Dispatcher will lead continuous improvement initiatives and ensure coordination of dispatchers align with FortisBC established guidelines. Duties & Responsibilities
Senior Dispatcher. The new position of senior dispatchers is created. Said classification is for dispatchers who have seven (7) years of service as a dispatcher at the Village of Chatham. Said senior dispatchers shall be paid an hourly wage of Twenty-two Dollars ($22.00) with pay increases to base salary.
