Transportation Routing Specialist

TITLE:TRANSPORTATION ROUTING SPECIALIST

DEPARTMENT: TRANSPORTATION

REPORTS TO:TRANSPORTATION MANAGER

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:TRANSPORTATION MANAGER TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR

EVALUATES: BUS DRIVERS BUS ASSOCIATES

POSITION INVENTORY: C42

POSTION TYPE: FULL TIME

FLSA STATUS:EXEMPT

FT/PT:FULL TIME

DAYS: 260 DAY CALENDAR HOURS: 8 HOUR DAY

BASIC FUNCTION:

Plan schedule manage and coordinate the development of district routes to provide safe efficient timely and economical transportation service for the students of the district. Assist with finding the most efficient ways to route out of boundary students. Supervise routes drivers and associates provides training when needed and interact with district staff to support the goals and objectives of the department. This position requires independent judgment and decision making on a regular basis. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the district the students and the transportation department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develop design and coordinate bus routes for district buses using routing software.
2. Maintain database which includes student boundary and transportation information.
3. Communicate with bus drivers school administrators and staff on routing changes
4. Assess changes in zoning and student distribution to recommend route changes buses and/or bus driver to accommodate accordingly; analyzes and evaluates transportation safety issues (ex. construction areas unsafe bus stops or walking paths special education requirements etc.) as it relates to bus route changes.
5. Evaluate and make decisions on special requests (ex. stop locations number of students being transported space available requests and determines services to meet requests).
6. Analyze bus run and routes edit and/or split routes and initiate action to increase or decrease driver time for routing
7. Coordinate with other department staff to ensure that routes and trips are adequately staffed and that equipment is available as required.
8. Supervise employees and participates in hiring process.
9. Monitor arrival and departure times of drivers and associates.
10. Communicate with drivers regarding essential information such as student health concerns routes emergencies and other information as appropriate.
11. Respond to parent and public complaints and address concerns related to student transportation routes and scheduling
12. Assist with other related clerical duties such as photocopying faxing filing and collating.
13. Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending conferences and training programs.
14. Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality regarding student and personnel information.
15. Evaluate job performance of assigned staff and submit written performance reviews or performance improvement plans.
16. Use database to access student busing information and relay information to drivers staff and public
17. Investigate allegations of misconduct or incompetence and administer appropriate disciplinary action and assist with grievance process.
18. Communicate appropriate time changes with payroll department.
19. Occasionally ride along with drivers to problem-solve any routing concerns.
20. Drive routes to learn the streets in the district to help with routing and mapping changes.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
2. Maintain confidentiality.
3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public students and other employees.
4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

1. High School Diploma HiSET or GED
2. Two (2) years of work experience in the area of logistics transportation and/or comparable.
3. Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a fast paced deadline driven environment.
4. Excellent written and verbal communications skills
5. Three (3) years of experience working with computerized databases/applications.
6. Two (2) years of routing experience preferably Versa Trans or comparable.
7. Knowledge of laws codes rules policies and regulations relating to pupil transportation particularly as it applies to routing requirements and procedures.
8. Possess or be eligible to obtain a CDL with appropriate licensing endorsement within 90 days of employment.
9. Three years of experience evaluating staff.
10. Ability to read and navigate mapping software including traffic patterns directions and school locations and boundaries.

Desired:

1. Post High School education or training
2. Knowledge of City of Des Moines.
3. At least five years of experience as a bus driver.
4. Prior school bus or comparable routing experience.

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting a drug and alcohol test a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

PHYSICAL DEMAND:

FREQUENCY:

Standing

Occasional 1% - 32%

Walking

Occasional 1% - 32%

Sitting

Frequent 33% - 66%

Bending/Stooping

Occasional 1% - 32%

Reaching/Pushing/Pulling

Occasional 1% - 32%

Climbing/Stairs

Occasional 1% - 32%

Driving

Occasional 1% - 32%

Lifting (100 lbs.)

Occasional 1% - 32%

Carrying (40 feet)

Occasional 1% - 32%

Manual Dexterity Tasks

Telephone

Frequent 33% - 66%

Computer

Frequent 33% - 66%

Other

Occasional 1% - 32%

Working Conditions

Inside

Frequent 33% - 66%

Outside

Occasional 1% - 32%

Extremes of Temperature/Humidity

Occasional 1% - 32%

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By: MAUREEN NORRIS

Date: JUNE 8 2022

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority