Assistant Distribution Dispatcher Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Employment Duration: Full Time Salary: Central Hudson Gas & Electric is a regulated transmission and distribution utility serving approximately 372,000 residential and business customer locations in eight counties of New York State's Mid-Hudson River Valley, and delivering electricity and natural gas in a 2,600 square-mile service territory that extends from the suburbs of metropolitan New York City north to the capital district at Albany. Description Benefits: * Competitive salaries * Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance * 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan * Life Insurance * Tuition Assistance * Wellness reimbursement * Travel Insurance * Paid Holidays and Vacation What does an Assistant Distribution Dispatcher do? * All duties are performed under direct supervision of a qualified Distribution Dispatcher or Management. * This is a shift job. * Dispatch field personnel engaged in the operation of the Electric and Gas Distribution systems including emergency response and in the performance of commercial-type work. * Ensure that all assigned work is completed in a timely and cost efficient manner to obtain the optimum balance of customer satisfaction and cost minimization. * Under direct supervision, communicate, record, and reflect device status changes in appropriate system for pre-scheduled Distribution Switching Order steps as approved by Management. * Assess the need for additional resources in the field, Call Center, and Control Center after-hours to ensure a prompt response to emergencies and heightened activity and perform callouts for field personnel, Call Center personnel, and Control Center personnel when directed. * Provide guidance to the Call Center personnel after-hours when necessary. * Promptly inform the qualified Distribution Dispatcher or Management of significant and/or unusual events. * Ensure the highest levels of safe work practices are observed by personnel including field personnel to strive for an accident and injury free workplace. * Participate in and successfully complete all required training including but not limited to the Distribution Dispatcher Initial Training Program and progress towards a qualified Distribution Dispatcher. What does it take to become an Assistant Distribution Dispatcher? * The qualifications for this job include a High School Diploma or Equivalency Diploma with three (3) years of experience in the electric, gas utility field or emergency response dispatch field; or a two (2) year technical degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology. * Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license. Applications will be accepted until June 6, 2018. Please go to www.centralhudson.com/employment. Click the Search Career Opportunities button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position. Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTOR