About this role
Job Title: Supervisor of Transportation - Routing Specialist Job Code: 036 Grade: B Department: Transportation Prepared By: Otis Jones, Jr. Prepared Date: January 4, 2016 Approved By: James Woolfolk Approved Date: January 7, 2016 SUMMARY Plans, administers and supervises activities related to the efficient routing and safe movement of students for the Parish. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Identifies the basic rationale for parishwide routing.
• Identifies route structures and their impact on existing services and fleet.
• Defines methods of tracking ridership.
• Projects impact of new housing on service needs.
• Assists in classroom instruction for drivers in meeting State and Federal training requirements.
• Implements new bus route services.
• Modifies existing route structures.
• Determines what services must accommodate new school boundaries.
• Determines the impact of volatile school districts on service requirements.
• Assists in the supervision of drivers and driver-community related concerns.
• Reviews routes and traffic movement to determine that the public's interest is served while meeting parish objectives.
• Reviews and occasionally redistributes bus services to accommodate population shifts and prevent overcrowding.
• Answers inquiries concerning policies, procedures, routes and times.
• Conducts field operations including inspections of Bus Drivers and Bus Attendants to ensure compliance with state statutes and CPSB policies.
• Checks viability of bus stop location to ensure safety.
• Oversees integration of all software applications.
• Neat, well-groomed, appropriately dressed appearance.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. 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. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Ability equal to that resulting from satisfactory completion of courses required for graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree. Capability equivalent to that normally achieved through 3 to 5 years of continuous professional experience. It is desirable that this individual has a working knowledge of data processing operations and procedures. SKILLS RELATED
• Ability to read and follow maps
• Ability to generate detailed descriptions
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Ability to plan, organize and supervise the work of assigned personnel
• Ability to work tactfully and harmoniously with schools, staff, agencies, parents and/or the public.
• Physical stamina and emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control.
• Ability to act intelligently if emergencies occur.
LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or board of education. REASONING ABILITY Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 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 the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to handle or feel objects or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk and talk or 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. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system. CHAIN OF SUPERVISION Director of Transportation TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT 260 days SUPERVISES Bus Drivers and Bus Attendants Office Personnel Garage Personnel