Transportation Specialist - Transportation Office

Transportation Specialist – Transportation Office Under general supervision, assist the Director of Transportation in supporting the work of transportation services within the school district. The employee helps in the management of the daily operations of the school transportation program. The position was established for the purpose of communicating effectively with school administrators, parents, other district departments, transportation personnel and district stakeholders in order to establish bus routes and stops; resolving district transportation issues; arranging transportation for special events; and investigating transportation concerns related to student pick-up locations and routing. The employee is expected to resolve most problems and to confer with the Director of Transportation on policy issues. This position reports to the Director of Transportation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Operates Traversa Student Transportation Software. Evaluates, enters, and maintains bus routes using the district’s Traversa software program (e.g., student routing, bus stops, clock schedules, route times) for the purpose of determining routes in conformance with school policies while complying with mandated state regulations. Assists with software issues in cooperation with the SDE’s transportation office and vendor help desk. Effectively communicates with drivers, administrators, special-education department, school staff, parents and other stakeholders (e.g., reviewing route maps, responding to inquiries) for the purpose of assisting with route-related problems. Ensures integrity of student, driver, bus and route data. Assists with reports as required by the State Department of Education and/or Department of Transportation. Participates in a variety of activities (e.g., meetings, training) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to keep stakeholders informed of transportation updates, delays or pending changes. Reviews and monitors updates from the Traversa software program. Maintains current transportation information for Special Services, 4K and other specialized bus routes and offers transportation solutions for these routes as needed. Maintains transportation records for federal and state audit inspections. Coordinates activity buses with schools as assigned by the director. Performs any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Transportation Director. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE A high school diploma or higher is required. Prior transportation experience is required. Experience in school transportation or bus routing is preferred. Valid SC Driver’s license is required. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS CDL Class B with P and S endorsements, or willingness to obtain within 1 year of employment. KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / EFFORT Strong oral and written communication skills. Advanced computer skills beyond basic Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to manipulate and use CSV spreadsheet files and other database content. Ability to provide corrective feedback. Ability to communicate effectively with parents and establish and maintain positive public relations with stakeholders. Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with school staff, bus drivers and district office staff. Ability to gather and analyze data. Ability to compile and summarize information. Ability to prioritize and schedule variable work. Ability to learn, interpret, and explain policies and regulations. Knowledge of general office practices. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is generally performed in an office requiring frequent use of communication equipment and computers; other duties may be performed in a garage environment involving noise, dirt, dust, odors, fumes, hazardous materials or situations. The position also requires some travel around the district. Performing the job duties may require movement/lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds. Physical demands include lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling and sitting. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT This job description is not intended as a complete listing of job duties. The candidate is responsible for the performance of other related duties as assigned or required. SHIFT TYPE Full-Time LOCATION Transportation Office EEO STATEMENT Spartanburg School District Two believes it has the obligation to provide the best administrative and supervisory personnel available for the district regardless of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age (40 or older), genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law. CONTACT INFORMATION Dr. Corey Willimon, Assistant Superintendent Spartanburg District Two Administrative Offices Chesnee, South Carolina 29323 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr