Dispatcher

Position Status
Benefited Position
Tier 1

Salary Range C
$17.00

Working Calendar
261

Purpose Statement
The job of Dispatcher is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for designating vehicles; developing routes; processing service requests pertaining to routine and emergency maintenance issues; maintaining department records in accordance with mandated requirements; and coordinating assigned projects.

Essential Functions

• Compiles a variety of data (e.g. write ups, field trips, counts, etc.) for the purpose of developing formal reports, conveying information and complying with mandated requirements.
• Coordinates with District personnel in developing routes and schedules (e.g. workload, special trips, Exceptional Student Services Administrators, etc.) for the purpose of determining driver and equipment requirements.
• Distributes bus keys for the purpose of ensuring keys are secure and used by authorized personnel only.
• Informs school personnel and parents of practices (e.g. rules, regulations, laws, etc.) for the purpose of providing information for their follow-up action.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. as required (e.g. Safety meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs functions of a school bus driver for the purpose of meeting the district's transportation service needs.
• Processes a variety of materials (e.g. service orders, route changes, etc.) for the purpose of updating and distributing information, authorizing action and/or complying with mandated requirements.
• Responds to inquiries from students, parents, and/or staff (e.g. stop locations, schedule, state regulated policies, etc.) for the purpose of providing the necessary information regarding transportation services.
• Responds to injuries and/or accidents for the purpose of complying with established policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Routes and/or reroutes busses for the purpose of ensuring safe and efficient transportation for students.
• Schedules work assignments (e.g. regular routes, field trips, sporting events, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring completion of transportation routes and trips in a timely manner.
• Secures substitute drivers for the purpose of ensuring all routes are covered.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements:  Minimum Qualifications
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating two way radio and county emergency radio; operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; performing standard clerical procedures; preparing and maintaining accurate records; and using business telephone etiquette.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems.  Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: pertinent department policies and procedures; office practices and procedures; and concepts of grammar and punctuation.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; working with detailed information/data; working with frequent interruptions; and communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds.

Responsibility
Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; operating within a defined budget. utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling,   and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 80% sitting, 10% walking, and 10% standing.  The job is performed in some varying atmospheric conditions.

Experience       Job related experience is required.
Education        High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency

FLSA Status                                                    Approval Date                                              Salary Range
Non Exempt                                                                                                                               C $17.00
 

Salary : $17