ROUTING SPECIALIST

Suffolk Public Schools; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Suffolk Public Schools is seeking a Routing Specialist to support planning and scheduling of transit and school transportation services in Suffolk, Virginia. The role involves maintaining transportation records and coordinating routes and changes with drivers, parents and staff.

The position requires a high school diploma and a Virginia driver’s license, with duties including data entry, route optimization, and occasional substitute driving as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some transportation experience.
• Possession of a valid Virginia driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and assign transit and school transportation services; maintain transportation records.
• Plan and implement student ridership rosters for routes.
• Schedule and communicate bus routes and changes.
• Update routing system and analyze routes for efficiency.
• Resolve transportation problems and coordinate with parents, teachers, drivers, and students.
• Advise staff on schedules and programs.
• Assist with boundary planning and EDULOG mapping of subdivisions.
• Maintain communications with drivers and staff.
• Ensure compliance with state regulations.
• Serve as substitute driver as required.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Job description

ROUTING SPECIALIST

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Job Details

Job ID: 5944088

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION TITLE

3211 ROUTING SPECIALIST

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Performs intermediate skilled clerical work assisting in the planning and scheduling routes, and transportation services; does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of the Transportation Supervisor.

This is sedentary work requiring the exertion of up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects; work requires grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is not subject to adverse environmental conditions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or skills associated with

• Assisting with the planning, scheduling, implementing and assigning transit and school transportation services; preparing and maintaining transportation records and files.
• Plans, assigns and implements student ridership rosters for regular, special education or special trip routes;
• Schedules, coordinates, revises and communicates bus routes, schedules, changes and revisions;
• Updates and maintains computerized routing system; analyzes bus routes to ensure efficiency;
• Receives and resolves transportation problems; interacting with parents, teachers, drivers and students;
• Advises employees, citizens and school personnel regarding transportation schedules, changes and programs;
• Analyzes new subdivisions and draws them in EDULOG; Assists with planning of zones for new schools and reports pertaining to boundary planning;
• Maintains telephone and radio communications with drivers and staff;
• Ensures compliance with state regulations;
• Assists with office duties, receives telephone messages, communicates with drivers by two-way radio;
• Serves as substitute driver as required;
• Performs related tasks as required.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of transit and school transportation principles, practices and procedures; general knowledge of office practices and procedures; thorough knowledge of the geography of the City and the location of streets and roads; thorough knowledge of the attendance boundaries within the school district; ability to respond appropriately and effectively to problems, concerns and questions from citizens, parents, teachers and students; ability to operate a personal computer and applicable computer applications; ability to express ideas clearly and accurately orally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, students, school officials, associates and general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some transportation experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

AA/EOE STATEMENT

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or national origin.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $49,067 to $62,962 Per Year

Job Categories:

Administration > Transportation

Support Staff > Transportation

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources Department
• School Administrative Offices
• Suffolk, Virginia 23434
• Phone: [phone]