Data Technician

Jefferson Parish School District; Marrero (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Schools Transportation Department in Marrero, LA seeks a Transportation Data Technician to manage daily activities, prepare and process reports, and maintain files. You will communicate with stakeholders, vendors, and staff to ensure policy and procedure compliance.

The role involves timekeeping, payroll for bus personnel, and maintaining confidential documents. A strong MS Office background and meticulous attention to detail are required, with the ability to prioritize in a

Qualifications

• 3+ years of progressively increasing clerical experience.
• Strong communication skills in multiple settings and the ability to be an engaging change agent.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills with an ability to use data to make decisions.
• Collaborative management style with proven experience working with diverse individuals.
• High degree of professionalism with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience producing letters, memos, charts, and tables using Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Publisher.
• Experience utilizing database management programs designated by the JP Schools.
• High School Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Handle clerical tasks and communications for the Transportation Department.
• Process payroll and timekeeping for bus personnel.
• Maintain attendance, training, and confidentiality of personnel documents.
• Prepare and schedule interviews for current and prospective staff.
• Maintain newsletters, webpages, and dispatch information for stakeholders.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to support department operations.

Skills

Clerical experience

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Collaborative mindset

Professionalism

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Publisher

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Description:

The Transportation Data Technician is responsible for the overall execution of the daily activities of the Transportation Department to include the electronic preparation and processing of various reports, compilation of statistical data, and maintenance of appropriate files. The Transportation Data Technician shall act as a representative of the Executive Director of Transportation and have the ability to communicate intelligently with all stakeholders and vendors regarding policies and procedures of the department.

Scope of Responsibility:

• Prioritizes, screens, and distributes all telephone calls and incoming mail for the Department of Transportation.
• Supports the Department of Transportation through clerical activities to include the routine flow of work, correspondence, request for information, and coordination with all personnel within the department.
• Answers inquiries from general public and other personnel.
• Executes all timekeeping and supplemental payroll for bus personnel in the Transportation Department.
• Processes and maintains personnel documents related to attendance, training, seniority, and related confidential matters for bus personnel and prospective employees as well as follows office procedures in order to protect privacy.
• Processes and maintains employment applications and departmental training calendar as well as schedules interviews for current and prospective bus personnel.
• Calculates fuel allotment in addition to monitoring fuel usage, reporting discrepancies, and reviewing mileage and trip sheets for accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintains inventory of fuel cards and push-to-talk phones and addresses all relative issues for the Transportation Department.
• Acquires approvals for payment of fuel invoices for the Transportation Department and requests payment from all departments using the Department of Transportation fuel account.
• Updates and maintains Transportation Department newsletter and webpage as well as issues dispatch information to all stakeholders.
• Maintains student information and personnel documents related to attendance, evaluations, and related confidential matters as well as follows office procedures in order to protect privacy.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Transportation.

2 Skills and Qualifications:

We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations.

Successful candidates will also demonstrate or possess:

• 3+ years of progressively increasing clerical experience.
• Strong communication skills in multiple settings and the ability to be an engaging change agent and culture- creator that can inspire and motivate.
• Exceptional analytical and problem‑solving skills, with an ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to make decisions and recommendations.
• Collaborative management style, with a proven track record of working with diverse individuals at all levels to drive decision‑making and results.
• High degree of professionalism, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, while consistently demonstrating sound judgment and disciplined thinking.
• Experience in producing letters, memos, charts, and tables using Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, Power Point & Publisher.
• Experience in utilizing database management programs designated by the JP Shools.
• High School Diploma.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of school system policies and procedures.
• Possess office skills necessary to carry out varied responsibilities.
• Post secondary course work.

Physical Involvement:

• Must be able to operate office equipment.
• Standing, walking, sitting, reaching, bending, lifting up to 10 pounds is sometimes required.

Compensation:

• JP Schools offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
• JPSchoolsalso offers a competitive benefits package.

Data Technician

Jefferson Parish Schools TRANSPORTATION - MARRERO, Louisiana Open in Google Maps

Position Type: Full-Time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Administrative Assistant

Support Staff > Receptionist

Support Staff > Secretary

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• DEMETRIA PARKER , __EXEC DIRECTOR TRANSPORTATION
• TRANSPORTATION
• Email: [e-mail]