State Pupil Transportation Sp 00134
State Pupil Transportation Sp 00134
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Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience:
2year jobrelated college or vocational training with knowledge of Microsoft Suite.
2year of related job experience
Other combinations of education and related experience may be substituted.
Does this sound like you
Please tell us how and why by submitting your resume online including any veterans or disability preference documentation. When submitting the required documents you must check the relevant document box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.
OPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
This position is in the PERS retirement system.
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Why you would enjoy working here; Office of Public Instruction employees are a passionate group of professionals dedicated to leading and supporting our education system. We house a diverse collection of experiences with the 200 unique individuals we employ. Our specialists further OPIs purpose with applicable knowledge in education health research and analysis nutrition finance administration human resources licensing and regulation information technology and many others. We are proud to serve 149000 students preK to grade 12 their parents and guardians 400 school districts 16000 educational professionals and 3000 adult learners.
Benefits of working for OPI:
Work/life balance
Family friendly
Dedicated and caring colleagues
Health coverage
Retirement plans
Paid vacation sick leave and Holidays (combination of up to 38 per year)
Opportunities and room for professional growth
Public service loan forgivenessEmployment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.
Job Overview:
The Office of Public Instructions (OPI) has a biennial budget of over $2 billion which consists of an annual operating budget of over $35 million and over $900 million of flowthrough funds. The School Finance Division is responsible for the collection of school district reported financial transactions and the information necessary to account and report the operations of Montana public school districts. The Division is responsible for the implementation of Montana statutes and administrative rules including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and standards and compliance with the Federal Code of Regulations in alignment with US Department of Education guidelines.
The State Pupil Transportation Specialist position plans coordinates and directs the states funding program that provides over $11.9 million in transportation aid to K12 school districts which is maintained and functions through the webbased Pupil Transportation Reporting System. This position aids with pupil transportation safety represents the interests of the pupil transportation industry promotes school bus safety and efficiency. This position ensures state county and school district compliance with numerous comprehensive and complex state and federal laws regulations and policies governing pupil transportation.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities (Behaviors):
Required for the first day of work:
Knowledge of the concepts and theories of pupil transportation and school finance.
Knowledge of state and federal laws policies and guidelines governing pupil transportation and safety.
Knowledge of electronic systems and their application to the management of large fiscal programs.
Knowledge of programming
Working knowledge of personal computers software such as Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of basic accounting and auditing principles.
Knowledge of the legislative process.
Ability to research and understand state and federal laws and other resources to obtain an understanding of a topic.
Ability to interpret and apply knowledge of concepts and theories to a set of circumstances.
Ability to analyze and integrate information to recommend a course of action or solve a problem.
Ability to interpret fiscal records compile data and prepare fiscal reports.
Ability to conduct in depth analysis of financial systems identify inconsistencies and resolve problems.
Knowledge in the structure make and models of all types of school buses.
Ability to train individuals with a wide range or knowledge and experience through effective communication tools such as workshops and oral and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to present laws regulations policies and other related information to transportation to large and small groups of district officials bus drivers transportation personnel contractors and county superintendents.
Ability to work independently
Ability to resolve issues
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
Employment Type
Full Time
