Student Transportation Routing Coordinator

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools seeks a skilled bus routing specialist to plan school bus routes, assign students to buses, and optimize schedules using both manual methods and the district routing system.

You will analyze capacity, mileage, and safety considerations, adjust routes during the year, and generate monthly reports. Strong data skills and experience with mapping tools are essential.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of transportation planning, scheduling and operations, county geography and office procedures.
• Safe and defensive driving methods and first aid procedures including CPR.
• Knowledge of personnel policies and school bus operation laws and regulations.
• Ability to operate a computer and use word processing, spreadsheet, database, mapping and routing tools.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data on vehicle capacity, timing, road systems, and safety to develop routes and schedules.
• Assist with establishing and monitoring routes, adjust during the school year, test schedules and determine mileage.
• Resolve issues like overcrowding or imbalanced loads to meet bell schedules.
• Collaborate with area staff to assign routes for all students, including special programs and out-of-zone students.
• Review bus stop requests and process approvals or denials accordingly.
• Use routing/mapping software to plan routes, post routes on the website, and maintain route data.

Skills

Transportation planning

Scheduling

Data analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Stress management

Training others

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet

Database

Mapping

Routing software

Web-based route posting

Job description

Our outstanding teachers, support staff members and leaders are top-notch educators whom others seek to emulate, and quite simply – we would like for you to consider joining us.

General Description

Responsible for planning school bus routes and assigning students to buses utilizing manual methods and/or the Department computerized routing system. Responsible for creating and assigning routes to students for their safe transportation to and from school and school activities within established regulations and guidelines.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• Analyzes data pertaining to vehicle capacity, timing, road systems, and safety concerns in order to develop school bus routes and schedules;
• Assists with establishing and monitoring bus routes, including special programs; adjusts routes as necessary during the school year; field tests schedules and routes; determines mileage of routes;
• Solves issues such as overcrowding on buses or balancing loads to meet bell schedules;
• Works with Department staff to solve challenging bus assignment issues, such as routing for all students including students with special needs, specialty programs, McKinney-Vento or out-of-zone students;
• Reviews bus stop review requests and processes approved or denied requests appropriately;
• Uses the routing and mapping software to answer questions and to plan and adjust school bus routes and stops; maintains transportation routes on the web site;
• Maintains forms and reports used for bus stop and student bus assignment information;
• Obtains, gathers, and organizes pertinent data as needed and input into a usable form utilizing word processing and spreadsheet software;
• Communicates effectively and professionally with the public, school staff, parents, and personnel from other departments or agencies;
• Maintains records of routes, drivers, mileage, daily reports, etc.; prepares reports as necessary; assists supervisor with filing and preparing reports and distributing information;
• Assists with special projects to analyze changes in bell schedules and school zone attendance boundaries;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Budgetary Responsibility

N/A

Report Preparation

Collects data and prepares monthly reports regarding students, routes, buses, miles and programs; prepares other routing related reports, as requested.

Equipment Operation

Office equipment such as computer, printer, adding machine, copier, fax, multi-line telephone and radio communication.

Contacts

Daily contact with area transportation office staff and school staff.

Work Direction

Provides direction to drivers related to bus stops, routes, schedule changes and other work as directed by the supervisor.

Supervision

N/A

Decision Making

Consults with Area Managers in resolving bus stop and route related issues.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities

N/A

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent 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 regularly required to use hands to finger; reach with hands and arms; handle paper files, records, computer and equipment controls; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop or kneel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The incumbent regularly works in an office environment. The noise level is quiet to moderate.

Qualifications

Working knowledge of transportation planning, scheduling and operations, county geography and office procedures; safe and defensive driving methods and first aid procedures including CPR. Some knowledge of personnel policies, including confidentiality; state and local school bus operation laws and regulations. Working skill in the use of a personal computer, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, mapping and routing, and web-based route posting; accident protocol and reporting procedures. Demonstrated ability to operate a large vehicle safely and punctually in all weather conditions; to work effectively with drivers, children, parents and staff. Demonstrated ability to work under stressful conditions or emergencies and to plan, organize and work independently; to assist with training others. Demonstrated ability to analyze data, establish efficient routes and identify and correct problems.

Additional Job Requirements

Valid Commercial Driver's License required, with appropriate school bus and passenger endorsements. This position requires the incumbent to drive a school bus or county vehicle as needed. In accordance with Policy 5431, an employee who occupies the position and is assigned a district-owned or leased motor vehicle will be subject to annual driving checks and must maintain acceptable records pursuant to the standards set forth in the policy. First aid and CPR courses; Defensive Driving Course. Meets physical qualifications for school bus drivers.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Compensation

$52,219.04 - $102,323.75

Hours Per Day

8

Days Per Year

260

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.