Chief load dispatcher vs section supervisor

The differences between chief load dispatchers and section supervisors can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 4-6 years to become a chief load dispatcher, becoming a section supervisor takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a section supervisor has an average salary of $67,204, which is higher than the $47,359 average annual salary of a chief load dispatcher.

The top three skills for a chief load dispatcher include functional checks, safety procedures and . The most important skills for a section supervisor are safety procedures, direct supervision, and proficiency testing.

Chief load dispatcher vs section supervisor overview

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Section Supervisor
Yearly salary	$47,359	$67,204
Hourly rate	$22.77	$32.31
Growth rate	-	6%
Number of jobs	17,457	33,397
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Average age	47	46
Years of experience	6	2

Chief load dispatcher vs section supervisor salary

Chief load dispatchers and section supervisors have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Section Supervisor
Average salary	$47,359	$67,204
Salary range	Between $28,000 And $79,000	Between $33,000 And $136,000
Highest paying City	-	Needham, MA
Highest paying state	-	Massachusetts
Best paying company	-	CITRUS VALLEY PHYSICIANS GROUP
Best paying industry	-	-

Differences between chief load dispatcher and section supervisor education

There are a few differences between a chief load dispatcher and a section supervisor in terms of educational background:

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Section Supervisor
Most common degree	Associate Degree, 53%	Bachelor's Degree, 48%
Most common major	Automotive Technology	Business
Most common college	SUNY Farmingdale	Stanford University

Chief load dispatcher vs section supervisor demographics

Here are the differences between chief load dispatchers' and section supervisors' demographics:

	Chief Load Dispatcher	Section Supervisor
Average age	47	46
Gender ratio	Male, 89.7% Female, 10.3%	Male, 79.0% Female, 21.0%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 8.1% Unknown, 4.6% Hispanic or Latino, 12.9% Asian, 4.5% White, 69.3% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.6%	Black or African American, 12.3% Unknown, 4.1% Hispanic or Latino, 18.3% Asian, 4.6% White, 60.0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%
LGBT Percentage	8%	6%

Differences between chief load dispatcher and section supervisor duties and responsibilities

Chief load dispatcher example responsibilities.

Coordinate and manage the security operations of combat convoys moving and transporting equipment to different locations across hostile areas.
Direct inbound and outbound logistics operations, such as transportation and warehouse activities, safety performance, and logistics quality management.
Develop training curriculum, lesson plans and conduct proficiency training relative to structural, wild land and aircraft firefighting operations.

Section supervisor example responsibilities.

Supervise ammunition resupply operations ensuring all jobs are accomplish on time.
Lead division payroll meetings and maintain documentation available in share directory and portal to facilitate communication and standardization of payroll procedures.
Supervise and assist in the transportation, loading, and unloading of multiple types of hazardous materials between multiple DOD organizations.
Handle subpoenas, court orders.
Train variuos areas in HIPAA compliance.
Supervise the design and build unique laser and electronic systems for DoD applications.

Chief load dispatcher vs section supervisor skills

Common chief load dispatcher skills

Functional Checks, 59%
Safety Procedures, 41%

Common section supervisor skills

Safety Procedures, 16%
Direct Supervision, 12%
Proficiency Testing, 6%
Chemistry, 5%
Combat, 5%
Career Development, 4%

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