What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Dispatcher/Scheduler #72-26 Promotional Only position at Newport-Mesa Unified School District?
THE VACANCY:
This recruitment is PROMOTIONAL ONLY meaning only permanent employees of the District can apply.
There is currently one vacancy within the Transportation Department (8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year).
Please apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nmusd.
BASIC FUNCTION:
WORKING CONDITIONS:
This recruitment is PROMOTIONAL ONLY meaning only permanent employees of the District can apply.
There is currently one vacancy within the Transportation Department (8 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12 months per year).
Please apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nmusd.
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under the direction of the Supervisor, Transportation Operations, plan, coordinate and schedule District bus routes and schedules; assign bus drivers to designated routes and special event trips; drive a school bus or other transportation vehicle as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and three years of experience driving a bus including one year experience dispatching, planning and scheduling bus routes.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Class A or B California Motor Vehicle Operator's license with passenger transportation, endorsement, "S", and air brake endorsements.
Valid California Special Driver Certificate for school buses.
Valid California Department of Motor Vehicles medical certificate.
Valid California Highway Patrol approved First Aid Card (if required on Special Certificate).
Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate, Form MCSA-5876
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Valid Class A or B California Motor Vehicle Operator's license with passenger transportation, endorsement, "S", and air brake endorsements.
Valid California Special Driver Certificate for school buses.
Valid California Department of Motor Vehicles medical certificate.
Valid California Highway Patrol approved First Aid Card (if required on Special Certificate).
Valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate, Form MCSA-5876
Must have a current California Department of Motor Vehicles K-4 printout to be submitted with the job application.
THE EXAMINATION:
Exam Weight
Supplemental Questions: Qualifying
Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 100%
The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.
An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.
Supplemental Questions: Qualifying
Qualifications Appraisal Interview: 100%
The supplemental questions to the application will be reviewed and rated for certification. These questions are required at the time of application and are qualifying.
An eligibility list will be established for successful candidates which will be used to fill open positions during the life of the list.
Examinations and interviews held to create the eligible list will be conducted virtually, using different online/internet platforms that require video recording or conferencing capabilities, as well as access to a computer with internet connection and basic Microsoft Office Suite Software.
The virtual qualifications appraisal interview (oral exam) is tentatively scheduled for the week of June 29th. You will be contacted via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of this recruitment.
The virtual qualifications appraisal interview (oral exam) is tentatively scheduled for the week of June 29th. You will be contacted via email, as indicated on your application, regarding your ability to participate in the examination phase of this recruitment.
Applications will be reviewed for minimum requirements. However, Newport-Mesa Unified School District reserves the right to hold a competitive screening based on the number of applications and the needs of the District.
If you elect to have Newport-Mesa Unified School District (hereafter, 'District') contact you via email regarding your application and the hiring process, please be aware that the District is not responsible for any contacts you may have blocked on your email service. Unclaimed emails to applicants are not the responsibility of the District. In an effort to allow our emails through your personal spam filter, you can try to add the domain @nmusd.us and @governmentjobs.com to your safe senders list.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Schedule bus drivers and vehicles in order to assure an effective and efficient utilization of drivers and vehicles; set up routes and schedules in accordance with established guidelines; review routes and schedules to accommodate changes; update route sheets for drivers; arrange for substitute drivers as needed.
Plan transportation network utilizing bell times, vehicle capacities, load projections, traffic patterns and geographic considerations; coordinate the development and modification of routes according to variety of meetings and IEP requirements as assigned.
Operate a two-way radio to dispatch drivers and vehicles in accordance with established schedules and to fulfill special transportation requests; communicate with drivers regarding schedule or route changes, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, emergencies, road conditions, road hazards and other concerns; notify drivers or authorities as appropriate; review routes for drivers as needed.
Communicate transportation assignments effectively with parents and administrators.
Communicate with Special Education teachers and staff regarding transportation service levels and options in accordance with District policies and procedures; assign special education routes; input related data into computer.
Serve as liaison between Department and faculty and staff regarding field trip planning as assigned by the position; provide personnel and material estimates; communicate with outside agencies to contract buses as required and in accordance with District policies and procedures; assign field trips to District school bus drivers.
Maintain a variety of logs, records and files related to transportation; maintain driver attendance records; maintain records relating to Individualized Health Plans and distribute to bus monitors in accordance with District policies and procedures; assist bus drivers with the accurate completion of required reports in a timely manner.
Maintain records relating to District vehicle accidents as required; perform accident investigations as assigned.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer and applicable software applications.
Drive a school bus to cover routes and special events as needed.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to pupil transportation.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Methods, practices and procedures of dispatching transportation vehicles.
District boundaries.
Health and safety regulations.
Operation of a computer and two-way radio.
Telephone techniques and etiquette.
Record-keeping techniques.
Health and safety regulations.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Oral and written communication skills.
ABILITY TO:
Plan, coordinate and schedule District bus routes and schedules.
Assign bus drivers to designated routes and special event trips.
Review routes and schedules to accommodate changes.
Maintain a variety of logs, records and files.
Interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and applicable software applications.
Operate a two-way radio.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Make generalizations, evaluations or decisions without immediate supervision.
Plan and organize work.
Answer telephones and greet the public courteously.
Understand and resolve issues, complaints or problems.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Schedule bus drivers and vehicles in order to assure an effective and efficient utilization of drivers and vehicles; set up routes and schedules in accordance with established guidelines; review routes and schedules to accommodate changes; update route sheets for drivers; arrange for substitute drivers as needed.
Plan transportation network utilizing bell times, vehicle capacities, load projections, traffic patterns and geographic considerations; coordinate the development and modification of routes according to variety of meetings and IEP requirements as assigned.
Operate a two-way radio to dispatch drivers and vehicles in accordance with established schedules and to fulfill special transportation requests; communicate with drivers regarding schedule or route changes, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, emergencies, road conditions, road hazards and other concerns; notify drivers or authorities as appropriate; review routes for drivers as needed.
Communicate transportation assignments effectively with parents and administrators.
Communicate with Special Education teachers and staff regarding transportation service levels and options in accordance with District policies and procedures; assign special education routes; input related data into computer.
Serve as liaison between Department and faculty and staff regarding field trip planning as assigned by the position; provide personnel and material estimates; communicate with outside agencies to contract buses as required and in accordance with District policies and procedures; assign field trips to District school bus drivers.
Maintain a variety of logs, records and files related to transportation; maintain driver attendance records; maintain records relating to Individualized Health Plans and distribute to bus monitors in accordance with District policies and procedures; assist bus drivers with the accurate completion of required reports in a timely manner.
Maintain records relating to District vehicle accidents as required; perform accident investigations as assigned.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a copier, fax machine, computer and applicable software applications.
Drive a school bus to cover routes and special events as needed.
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to pupil transportation.
Modern office practices, procedures and equipment.
Methods, practices and procedures of dispatching transportation vehicles.
District boundaries.
Health and safety regulations.
Operation of a computer and two-way radio.
Telephone techniques and etiquette.
Record-keeping techniques.
Health and safety regulations.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Oral and written communication skills.
ABILITY TO:
Plan, coordinate and schedule District bus routes and schedules.
Assign bus drivers to designated routes and special event trips.
Review routes and schedules to accommodate changes.
Maintain a variety of logs, records and files.
Interpret, apply and explain laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and applicable software applications.
Operate a two-way radio.
Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
Make generalizations, evaluations or decisions without immediate supervision.
Plan and organize work.
Answer telephones and greet the public courteously.
Understand and resolve issues, complaints or problems.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
ENVIRONMENT:
School bus, indoor and outdoor environment.
Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and gases.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
Sitting for extended periods of time while operating buses.
Reaching, pulling and pushing to open bus doors.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect and wash buses.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally.
Seeing to monitor passengers and operate a vehicle.
Lifting moderately heavy objects.
HAZARDS:
Traffic hazards.
Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
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Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
Exposure to fumes, dust, odors, oil/grease and gases.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information in person and on the telephone.
Sitting for extended periods of time while operating buses.
Reaching, pulling and pushing to open bus doors.
Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to inspect and wash buses.
Reaching overhead, above the shoulders or horizontally.
Seeing to monitor passengers and operate a vehicle.
Lifting moderately heavy objects.
HAZARDS:
Traffic hazards.
Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
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