Agencies are permitted to hire noncitizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position. Applicants must pass a pre-employment medical examination, drug screening, and background investigation. This position requires completion of a one year probationary period. Works indoors on rotating shifts. Works for long periods using CRT screens.
Work is sedentary but requires climbing of ladders.
Assistant Dispatchers must be physically and mentally able to efficiently perform the duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. The duties are performed on rotating shifts. Physical demands include climbing a system group display board ladder. Mental strain may result from the responsibility of following exacting procedures under emergency conditions. Assistant Dispatchers must be able to give complete, concise, and clear directions and elicit full detailed information by the use of the telephone.