Coordinator, Transportation Systems

Days Per Year: 226

MIN: $53,460

MID: $64,410

JOB TITLE: Coordinator - Transportation Systems

Transportation Department

REPORTS TO: Director of Transportation

Transportation Administrator of Operations

WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt

PAY GRADE: ADM 1

Primary Purpose
The Transportation Systems Coordinator is responsible for the maintenance and integration of all transportation related applications such as routing software, GPS, tablet, and student ridership tags, to ensure the systems are functioning properly and kept up to date.

The Transportation Systems Coordinator must act with integrity, support organizational goals, demonstrate the ability to inspire, grow and motivate others, utilize and accept feedback, drive for results, commit to championing the needs of the students, employees, and overall District, and be committed to growing in his/her career as defined in the District's Leadership Definitions.

Qualifications
Required

• 60+ credit hours from an accredited college or university, or
• 5 years' experience with the pupil transportation routing and GPS systems
• Possess or the ability to obtain a Class B CDL with P & S endorsements
• Possess or obtain a Texas School Bus Driver Certification
• Ability to pass DOT required drug and alcohol screenings
• Ability to obtain annual Texas DPS school bus driver medical certification
• Acceptable driving record in accordance with the requirements for Texas school bus drivers
• Two years of pupil transportation or
• Two years of K-12 Technology Instructor

Preferred

• TAPT Specialist Certification (or above)
• Transfinder University graduate

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Ability to manage multiple systems
• Ability to design and implement project management plans
• Skill in the use of keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Excel, and web-based systems and software packages
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to adapt rapidly evolving technology and environment
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
• Ability to perform duties with attention to detail, speed, accuracy, follow-through, courtesy, cooperativeness and work with minimum supervision
• Ability to instruct, coach, and motivate direct reports
• Efficient computer skills
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to recommend and enforce department and district procedures as related to pupil transportation

MAJOR RESPONISIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Make personnel duty assignments within designated area of departmental responsibility
• Participate in departmental recruiting and orientation efforts
• Observe, coach, and evaluate assigned personnel
• Provide recommendations for departmental budget needs within area of department responsibility
• Receive and address customer service concerns within assigned area of departmental responsibility
• Model ethical standards for staff and community
• Maintain positive public relations with department staff, district staff, and community
• Supervise Help Line Assistants in providing appropriate assistance to dispatch
• Assist routing team, dispatch, camera and video specialist to provide technical and managerial assistance as needed
• Provide training to staff on the use of technology and other transportation software related applications
• Report for work consistently and adhere to established routes and schedules as assigned, arrange appointments and personal business so as not to interfere with scheduled duties
• Willing to work flexible and prolonged hours, weekends and holidays
• Design and implement processes to effectively and efficiently maintain and integrate all transportation software systems
• Serve as a lead in-house trainer with respect to proper use of all transportation related systems
• Serve as department liaison with the Technology Department and vendors to ensure all systems are functioning properly
• Promote a positive district climate through effective team building
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides supervision to Video Specialist and GPS installation staff

EQUIPMENT USED

Operates a school bus, van, or car. Also operates fuel pumps, two-way radio, tablets, cabling, mounting hardware, computer, and office equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Maintain emotional control under stress; ability to solve problems and deal with a variety of situations; ability to interpret a variety of data; ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory; ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written).

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.