Transportation Specialist - Promotional Exam
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CITY OF CINCINNATI CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION OFFICIAL BULLETIN
Examination No. 2514 (B of E)
PROMOTIONALOPPORTUNITY FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION EMPLOYEES ONLY
TITLE: Transportation Specialist
STARTING SALARY: $26.14 hourly
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday May 9 2025 @ 11:59 PM
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
This position is responsible for planning coordinating and implementing transportation services for eligible students within Cincinnati Public Schools ( CPS ) by working closely with all program participants (i.e. school administrators students teachers transportation contractors supply vendors parents Information Technology etc.); route buses; investigate and respond to issues regarding pupil transportation.
WHO MAY COMPETE ON THE EXAM:
All classified permanent employees with the Cincinnati Public Schools who meet the qualifications listed below as of FridayMay 9 2025. All required experience must be with the Cincinnati Public Schools.IT IS POLICY OF THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION THAT TEMPORARY TRANSFER AND/OR PROMOTION TIME WILL NOT BE COUNTED FOR EXAMINATION ELIGIBILITY PURPOSES (CIVIL SERVICE RULE 10 SECTION 2 8/3/89).
REQUIRED SERVICE RATING:
Last 2 out of 3 ratings must be satisfactory.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a Senior Support Specialist and have passed their initial probationary period or an Auxiliary Clerk who has completed their probationary period and works fifty percent or more with a satisfactory appraisal.
120 working days
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Illustrative only. Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.)
- Coordinate bus routes and bus route changes with vendors parents and schools based on analysis of pupil needs school schedules regular review of existing routes safety and security requirements types of services needed etc.
- Audits all services to ensure they are in full compliance with federal state and local policies board rules departmental guidelines vendor contract and generally accepted safety practices
- Maintain records and statistics on routes and route changes services provided and other transportation matters.
- Provide data for reports required by the state the Board the department the contractors and others.
- Investigate and resolve or route to appropriate staff complaints problems issues raised by parents staff and/or vendors.
- May represent department at meetings and conferences by providing instruction and/or training to participants.
- Provides backup support to other staff and performs any other related duties as assigned by the Transportation Operations Supervisor and/or other appropriate district administrators.
- Work with Information Technology in operating the computerized pupil transportation system by updating records monitoring computer runs resolving malfunctions.
- Assist with answering responding and/or initiating correspondences regarding various concerns/inquiries from students parents/guardians district administration board members and interdepartmental offices by providing factual information professionally via verbally (in person or phone) and/or written (email/text/letter) regarding the transportation operation and corresponding services.
- Effectively use appropriate transportation software and/or available resources within an acceptable timeframe to assist stakeholders with identifying a resolution(s) that will support the vision/mission of the district.
- Enter a variety of data and information in various computer data files and program (PowerSchool and Registration Gateway).
- Use a PC and related software required in the performance of job activities.
- Maintain complex records and statistics on routes and services provided and other transportation matters as directed.
- Utilizes transportation software and technology to coordinate and review various data regarding routes and services including but not limited to noshow riders arrival/departure times student counts GPS/AVL data analysis etc.
- Provide data for reports required by the state the Board the department the contractors and others.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a Senior Support Specialist and have passed their initial probationary period or an Auxiliary Clerk who has completed their probationary period and works fifty percent or more with a satisfactory appraisal.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
This is a sensitive classification therefore applicants for appointments must pass a security clearance which includes a check of employment references and criminal records. Indoor environments; exposure to computer screens. Must have a valid Driver License. Employees who choose or is asked to drive a CPS vehicle for workrelated community business must receive written annual authorization to do so.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
120 working days
EXAM DETAILS: DATE: Tuesday May 20 2025 / TIME: TO BE SET / LOCATION: TO BE SET
SUBJECTS AND WEIGHTS OF TEST SECTIONS:
The selection process is worth 100% of the exam grade and consists of a written exam. The passing score will be determined after the examination by the Civil Service Examiner together with the Secretary. Determination of the passing score will be based on the job analysis analysis of examination results consultation with subject matter experts or other professional methods. Veterans points will be added to passing scores.
PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATIONGENERAL INFORMATION
- ELIGIBILITY: Civil Service promotional exams are open to classified permanent employees only who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements stated in the announcement. Unclassified and certificated employees are not eligible to participate in these exams.
- FILING APPLICATIONS: Submit via the Online System by deadline. Staffnet Apply Online Internal Postings.
- SERVICE RATING: Last 2 out of 3 ratings must be satisfactory.
- EDUCATIONAL TRANSCRIPTS: NO LATER THAN THE DEADLINE DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS) PLEASE NOTE: Copies of unofficialversions or internet printouts of transcripts are NOT acceptable.
- ALTERNATE TEST DATE TIME LOCATION OR NECESSARY ASSISTANCE IN TAKING THEEXAM: Contact Margaret Key Civil Service Examiner in advance of the testdate on.
- PASSING SCORE: The passing score will be determined after the examination by the exam analyst based on the job analysis exam result consultation with subject matter expert and/or other professional methods.
- SENIORITY CREDIT: A passing score on the written oral and/or practical test must be achieved before credits for seniority will be given. A credit of one (1) point for completion of the first four years of creditable service and0.6 points for completion of each of the next ten (10) years of such service will be added to the total exam grade. A maximum of seven (7) points for seniority for 14 years of creditable service can be added. To receive creditservice must have been continuous and with the City of Cincinnati the Board and/or the University of Cincinnati(including General/University Hospital) service up to July 1 1977 when the University went under State control.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR QUALIFIED PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Applications for Board of Education are considered public records under Ohios Public Records Act. As a public record applicationsmaintained by the Board shall be made available to any person requesting to view them
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
