Transportation Coordinator - Dispatcher
Transportation Coordinator - Dispatcher
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Job Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE:
The position of Transportation Coordinator Dispatcher is done for the purpose/s of coordination of dispatch activities for buses and bus drivers for the safe and timely transportation of students.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:
The Bellevue School District is committed to a diverse workforce representative of our students one that embraces and models cultural competency as an international community.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: (These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.)
Coordinates field and athletic trips with the schools; providing cost estimates; managing changes
and cancellations; arranging school buses charter buses and drivers.
Coordinates and provides support to drivers with routes trips and bidding maps and directions
buses and equipment policies and procedures.
Resolves transportation problems and maintains effective public relations with parents drivers and
district employees.
Assigns properly equipped buses based on special needs of students to be transported; reviews
equipment needs and makes recommendations.
Investigates complaints; directs emergency procedures; documents events and
allegations;
Relieves drivers as necessary; prepares reports and recommendations.
Reviews payroll records submitted by drivers; authorizes pay.
May be required to back-up other coordinator position duties including but not limited to; training and support of drivers public and student relations and other prescribed coordinator duties.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports directly to and is supervised by the Transportation Manager.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (positions in this class typically require):
Required:
High school degree or equivalent
Minimum of two years experience within a transportation department
Previous experience as a school bus driver
Preferred:
Experience in a lead or supervisory role
School district experience preferred
School district dispatching/routing experience
Allowable Substitutions:
Private experience may be substituted for school district experience
Other experience may be substituted for lead or supervisory experience
LICENSING REQUIREMENTS (positions in this class typically require):
Valid Washington state school bus drivers license; commercial license with passenger
endorsement must be obtained within the first 180 calendar days of employment
Valid Department of Transportation physical card
First Aid and CPR certification
KNOWLEDGE (position requirements at entry):
Possesses basic knowledge of safety standards laws codes rules and regulations and
district policies and procedures relating to the transportation of students
Demonstrates a familiarity with area streets highways and district boundaries
Has basic knowledge of vehicle maintenance requirements
Ability to operate computer software as required for the position
SKILLS (position requirements at entry):
Reads and understands maps
Possesses effective communication skills
Ability to work in a team environment
Possesses personal organizing skills for managing multiple projects simultaneously
Possesses analytical and problem-solving skills
Demonstrates driving skills for various bus models
Demonstrates multicultural sensitivity with the ability to effectively and collaboratively work with diverse populations
Ability to perform all duties in accordance with all applicable Board policies and district and legal
requirements
Ability to meet and maintain punctuality and attendance expectations
Ability to work in a high stress environment.
Ability to multi-task.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require stooping kneeling crouching reaching standing walking pushing pulling lifting finger dexterity grasping talking hearing seeing and repetitive motions.
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts odors chemicals extreme temperatures inadequate lighting workspace restrictions and intense noises.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
CTSA salary grade 5 $80625 to $84868 annual salary (starting at $ 80625) 40 hours per week for a 260-day annual assignment. Medical dental vision long-term disability and life-insurance eligibility is based upon 630 hours worked within a school year. Retirement provided through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems. Other benefits include vacation and paid holidays.
NOTE:
Verification of identity and United States work authorization must be completed. The successful candidate for this position must be fingerprinted. Employment is contingent upon clearance by Washington State Patrol and Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Bellevue School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex race creed religion color national origin age veteran or military status sexual orientation gender expression or identity disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Civil Rights Racial Discrimination and Gender Expression or Identity Discrimination:
Civil Rights/Nondiscrimination Compliance Coordinator Nancy Pham or
Sex-based Discrimination including Sexual Harassment:
Title IX Coordinator: Jeff Lowell or
Disability Discrimination:
Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Kerince Bowen or
Mailing address for all three: 12111 NE 1st Street Bellevue WA 98005.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
