Common use of Lead Dispatcher Clause in Contracts

Lead Dispatcher. a. An employee designated as a Lead Dispatcher will receive premium pay of seven and one-half percent (7.5%) of the employee's monthly base salary for each month during which the employee is designated to serve as a Lead. b. The intention of this position is to serve as a training and development tool for employees seeking to advance in the District, as well as to provide for additional supervision of the work performed when a regular full time supervisor is not present. c. To qualify as a Lead Dispatcher, employees will be required to submit a written request for consideration which outlines their qualifications; must "meet standards" in each category of their most recent performance evaluation; and, must have the endorsement of their immediate supervisor. The final decision on who is assigned will rest with the Director. This is not intended to be a permanent classification, and at the discretion of the Director, employees may be rotated through available positions. d. When serving as Lead Dispatcher, employees must be willing to assume the responsibilities assigned to the role of Lead Dispatcher by the District, including, but not limited to, ensuring the rules and regulations of the District are followed. Lead Dispatchers are not expected to administer discipline, but they are expected to ensure that any inappropriate conduct that comes to their attention is immediately addressed and reported to their supervisor. They are also expected to report violations of policy to their supervisor.