Classified Secretary I Transportation

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Responsible for establishing school bus routes and schedules using automated route and scheduling software and the Student Information System (SIS). Assigns routes to contractors to operate stop to school transportation under the direction of Transportation Director and Supervisors. Assist in the preparation of bus routes and schedules for afterschool activities and field trips. Assists Central personnel and parents regarding inquires of transportation provided stops and times. Responsible for duties in the daily operation of the Transportation system.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other required duties may be assigned.

• Read, routes, or distribute incoming mail
• Prepares outgoing mail.
• Locates and attaches appropriate file to correspondence to be answered by employer.
• Types, files, and copy routine correspondence or printed matter, paperwork, records, and reports.
• Answers telephone and gives information to callers or routes call to appropriate official and places outgoing calls.
• Schedules appointments for employer.
• Acts as office receptionist. Greets visitors, ascertains nature of business, and conducts visitors to employer or appropriate person.
• Types announcements, bulletins, newsletters and other materials for distribution.
• Types and maintains reports for central administration.
• Physical stamina and emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control.
• Keeps office, bulletin board, paperwork cabinets and shelves attractive and up to date.
• Types and maintains Transportation calendar and bulletins.
• Perform regular employee record and folder checks.
• Ability and initiative to plan, organize, and carry out assignments under minimum supervision.
• Successfully operates computerized routing system and maneuvers the student information system.
• Calls and checks with parents as it relates to student transportation.
• Schedule and process field trips for payroll and billing.
• Process invoices for payment.
• Develop, issue, and Record J-Call notices.
• Maintains and prepares vehicle and fuel records and requests.
• Update or create runs for approval and disseminates information to the public.
• Produce, report, and maintain the absence/payroll report for Transportation and school bus employees.
• Must have knowledge of Caddo area and skills working with Geographical Information System (GIS) maps.
• Ability to use two way radio systems and GPS system.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work non-traditional hours when required.
• Ability to work tactfully and harmoniously with schools, staff, agencies, parents and/or the public.

• Ability to hold records, reports and conversations in confidence.
• Pleasant and correct telephone manners.
• Neat, well-groomed, appropriately dressed appearance.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS RELATED

Ability to type at a minimum of 60 correct words per minute, take dictation at a minimum of 80 correct words per minute, operate office machines such as a computer, copying machine, computer, word processor, and calculator.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or GED with additional specialized or technical training; one or two years job-related experience; or equivalent combination of experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to communicate with supervisor and other employees. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate with supervisor and other employees.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made

to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel objects, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk and talk to hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.