Assistant chief train dispatcher vs dispatcher supervisor

The differences between assistant chief train dispatchers and dispatcher supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both an assistant chief train dispatcher and a dispatcher supervisor. Additionally, an assistant chief train dispatcher has an average salary of $45,759, which is higher than the $41,106 average annual salary of a dispatcher supervisor.

The top three skills for an assistant chief train dispatcher include safety rules, fire protection and emergency situations. The most important skills for a dispatcher supervisor are DOT, payroll, and non-emergency calls.

Assistant chief train dispatcher vs dispatcher supervisor overview

	Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher	Dispatcher Supervisor
Yearly salary	$45,759	$41,106
Hourly rate	$22.00	$19.76
Growth rate	8%	-
Number of jobs	18,292	6,334
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Average age	43	43
Years of experience	2	2

Assistant chief train dispatcher vs dispatcher supervisor salary

Assistant chief train dispatchers and dispatcher supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher	Dispatcher Supervisor
Average salary	$45,759	$41,106
Salary range	Between $25,000 And $81,000	Between $27,000 And $61,000
Highest paying City	-	Wall, NJ
Highest paying state	-	Connecticut
Best paying company	-	National Grid plc
Best paying industry	-	Retail

Differences between assistant chief train dispatcher and dispatcher supervisor education

There are a few differences between an assistant chief train dispatcher and a dispatcher supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher	Dispatcher Supervisor
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 50%	Bachelor's Degree, 36%
Most common major	Fire Science And Protection	Business
Most common college	-	-

Assistant chief train dispatcher vs dispatcher supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between assistant chief train dispatchers' and dispatcher supervisors' demographics:

	Assistant Chief Train Dispatcher	Dispatcher Supervisor
Average age	43	43
Gender ratio	Male, 88.0% Female, 12.0%	Male, 57.4% Female, 42.6%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian, 3.8% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%	Black or African American, 10.3% Unknown, 5.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% Asian, 3.8% White, 62.4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	7%	7%

Differences between assistant chief train dispatcher and dispatcher supervisor duties and responsibilities

Assistant chief train dispatcher example responsibilities.

Develop training content for eLearning and instructor lead classrooms by evaluating Predix user experiences.
Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation and warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.
Transition into dispatch and begin posting and dispatching emergency and non-emergency transport ambulances.

Dispatcher supervisor example responsibilities.

Manage dot hrs for drivers as far as what tasks can be done in a certain amount of time.
Handle inbound customer inquiries for HVAC services (emergency & non-emergency).
Learned and apply FRA regulatory standards.
Complete monthly warrant audits to include NCIC validations.
Assist call center with questions about accounts or eta on techs arrival
Schedule OTR drivers so that they are compliant with D.O.T regulations.

Assistant chief train dispatcher vs dispatcher supervisor skills

Common assistant chief train dispatcher skills

Safety Rules, 24%
Fire Protection, 23%
Emergency Situations, 13%
EMS, 12%
Hazardous Materials, 10%
Training Programs, 8%

Common dispatcher supervisor skills

DOT, 15%
Payroll, 8%
Non-Emergency Calls, 5%
GPS, 5%
Computer System, 5%
EMS, 5%

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