SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR 1693

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class administers the transportation program for a large school district having contractual agreements with private bus corporations. The incumbent performs responsible administrative work in reviewing, recommending and overseeing contractual agreements with private bus corporations. Work involves the responsibility for laying out bus routes, answering parental complaints, maintaining financial controls and other duties similar to those performed in the School Transportation Supervisor class. Work is performed under the general supervision of the school district administrator, business administrator and the school board, and is reviewed through reports submitted. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Prepares and maintains a district transportation map and plans school bus routes, stops, loading and unloading areas and driver schedules for all district schools;

Advises the Board of Education on present and future transportation needs and costs; processes complaints and special requests from parents, students and school officials;

Arranges special bus schedules for athletic events or field trips;

Reviews bids from private bus companies, makes comparisons with other bids and advises school boards on the adequacy of the bid.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Thorough knowledge of the practices, procedures and policies governing the operation of school transportation programs; thorough knowledge of the geography of the school district and the State laws and safety regulations covering the operation of suburban and school buses; thorough knowledge of the preparation and maintenance of accurate transportation records and reports; good knowledge of maintenance and inspection practices and policies governing school transportation programs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, students, school officials and other persons associated with a school transportation program; ability to prepare a variety of written reports and to maintain accurate records; ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

Either:

a) Graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with an Associate's Degree, and two (2) years of management experience in the operation and scheduling of a bus transportation system; or,

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and four (4) years of management experience in the operation and scheduling of a bus transportation system.

NOTE: Additional relevant experience will be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

R04/02/93

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/27/03