Specialist Routing - (2300010E)

Description Job Overview
The Specialist Routing will oversee and continually evaluate Transportation Department routes and routing software used for supporting day-to-day operations. This position works with the Transportation Routing Supervisor, utilizing Global Positioning Systems information and data to create safe, reliable, and efficient routing for all transportation terminals and needs.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative

• Communicate effectively with supervisors, schools, the public, and bus drivers regarding bus route issues and changes that would reflect on the Fort Bend ISD School Zone & Bus Route Web Query
• Maintain a professional tone in all inter- and intra-office communications, whether email, phone or person, and strive for a high level of customer service
• Prioritize confidentiality where and as needed
• Develop, and modify as needed, bus routes based on student enrollment and attendance boundaries zones.Create new 2-mile and hazardous boundaries, stops, runs and make adjustments to reflect the changes
• Maintain accurate roster of students for reporting purposes and eligibility requirements
• Provide accurate/ up to date route information and other data supporting preparation of state and local transportation reports
• Support appropriate District personnel regarding the use of routing software (TransFinder) that is used for generating reports
• Develop, modify, and maintain Routing reports required for campus, administrator, and transportation record purposes
• Maintain and update student stop count and AM/PM stop times for routing software program
• Perform routing optimization for the following school year and other required beginning and end of the year processes as necessary
• Analyze, configure and generate student data in routing software
• Visit site locations as needed to inspect street locations and address locations
• Work on special projects assigned by the Routing Supervisor
• Work to create and maintain a positive work environment
• Reconcile routes to reflect accuracy with E-SHARS reports

Clerical

• Exhibit proficiency with Microsoft Office Suites, including but not limited to Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Perform general office administrative duties
• Act as substitute dispatcher when needed and communicate information required to continue operations of all Transportation functions. Keep data log/ record of important events and time of occurrence

Supervisory Responsibilities

• NONE

Qualifications Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities, required unless otherwise stated as preferred. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 3 years General office and data entry. Experience with routing software preferred
• Experience creating data bases, queries and reports
• Ability to problem solve and work with little or no assistance
• Ability to utilize available information in order to familiarize oneself with streets and subdivisions in Fort Bend ISD
• Ability to drive to above referenced locations when needed
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Flexibility in learning new concepts and adapting to job related changes

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is performed in classrooms, offices, work stations and meeting rooms.

The position requires occasional walking, standing, sitting, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and lifting/carrying work related items weighing less than 40 pounds, such as books, papers and presentation materials. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Attendance at conferences and professional development is required. Work involves everyday risks and discomforts which require normal safety precautions when operating equipment or performing job duties. May work prolonged or irregular hours and must be able to maintain emotional control under stress.

Primary Location: TEXAS-MISSOURI CITY

Work Locations: TRANSPORTATION LO TERMINAL 3130 LAKE OLYMPIA PARKWAY MISSOURI CITY 77459

Job: Staff

Organization: DEPARTMENT

Position Calendar: 238JUL

School Year:2022-2023

Salary Grade: 404

Unposting Date: May 26, 2023, 11:59:00 PM