Routing Specialist - Transportation Dept., Temporary, RB #21-398 - Buffalo School District : Job Details

>> Routing Specialist - Transportation Dept., Temporary, RB #21-398 Routing Specialist - Transportation Dept., Temporary, RB #21-398 Summary Title:Routing Specialist - Transportation Dept., Temporary, RB #21-398ID:6277Department:TransportationLocation:Service CenterDivision:Civil ServiceDescription **BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION**

**DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES**

**ROOM 720 CITY HALL**

**BUFFALO, NEW YORK 14202**

**RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #21-398 November 19, 2021**

**BUFFALO BOARD OF EDUCATION VACANCY**

**Civil Service residency requirements will apply**

**POSITION:** **Routing Specialist - Temporary**

**SALARY:** **$41,229 - $46,143**

**LOCATION: Transportation Department, 105 Bailey Ave., Buffalo, NY 14220**

**APPLICATION:** CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION SHOULD COMPLETE AN APPLICATION AVAILABLE ONLINE AT

**Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application. If you do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received. You must submit an application until you receive a confirmation email.**

**DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS**

Routing Specialists are responsible for establishing and scheduling bus routes for the efficient operation of the school bus transportation program for the City of Buffalo. Incumbents map out bus routes from computer print-outs of students names, addresses, and location of schools. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Supervisor of Transportation.

**TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES**

* Prepares bus route schedules for the transporting of school children:

+ monitors the arrival and departure times at the schools;

+ re-routes buses as required to improve service.

* Investigates complaints of early or late pick-up of students:

+ makes necessary adjustments and follows up correction with carrier.

* Monitors route adjustments caused by change of address or school by the student:

+ maintains student rider lists and updates when needed.

* Prepares and maintains various records and reports as required:

+ maintains data of students riding buses.

* Performs related duties as required.

**FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS**

* Good knowledge of the geography of the City of Buffalo;

* Ability to understand and interpret written material, i.e., vehicle and traffic laws pertaining to school buses;

* Skill in mapping out routes and drawing up schedules for transportation of school buses;

* Ability to get along well with school administration, parents and the general public;

* Good appearance; initiative; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

**MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS**

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Applicants must have continuous and permanent status as a **Bus Driver** in the **Board of Education** for **one year** in the **competitive class**;

OR

Applicants must have continuous and permanent status as a **Bus Driver** in the **Board of Education** for **two years** in the **non-competitive class.**

**Open Competitive**

Graduation from High School, GED or Equivalency Diploma and **one year** of full-time experience as a Bus Driver.

**FINAL FILING DATE:** **December 7, 2021**

**APPROVED:**

**Jamie Warren**

**Associate Superintendent for Human Resources**