HEMET UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

1791 W. Acacia Ave., Hemet, CA  92545 (951) 765-5100

TRANSPORTATION PLANNER

JOB SUMMARY

Under general direction, develops, designs, analyses, revises, updates and implements transportation routes and schedules for safety and maximum operating efficiency.  Plans, designs, implements, maintain and operate geographical information systems related to relational databases and student transportation software applications.  Provides technical assistance and performs other related duties as may be required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Develops and updates routes for multiple transportation facilities and Districts, utilizing a myriad of different local policies, for maximum overall efficiency;
• Manages, utilizes and maintains computerized routing and scheduling systems to provide efficient routes for regular and special education transportation;
• Maintains school attendance and transportation exclusion boundaries, based upon local policies;
• Maintains school bell schedules and targeted arrival and departure times within software applications;  
• Collects, formats, combines, scrubs, address match and upload District student information;
• Determines student eligibility for transportation service based upon local polices and sets parameters in software applications;
• Maintain, edit, add and delete nodes, segments and attributes in geographical information systems;
• Track, monitor and compare GPS stored date to planned data;
• Seek out data from a variety of sources that can be utilized in Transportation software applications;
• Display and integrate data from different software applications.
• Develop comparative analysis studies and reports based upon a wide variety of parameters;
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to software applications;
• Troubleshoot and resolve routing and scheduling conflicts and service issues;
• Oversees and performs data input, output and maintenance of data base flies, students, boundary, school location, bell time, drivers stop, runs and route diver directions;
• Assists in research and solutions to electronic hardware and software problems.
• Analyzes the efficiency of bus runs and routes and performs edits, splits and consolidation as appropriate;
• Performs simulated studies of various scenarios regarding walk distance and bell time changes;
• Responds to parent, administrator, staff and public complaints and concerns related to student transportation;
• Compile records and information of Special Education students;
• Interpret Federal, State, and local rules, laws regulations;
• May assist with scheduling of drivers, equipment and staff;
• Assist drivers with operational issues as necessary;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• School transportation routing and scheduling software;
• Geographical information systems (GIS);
• Local policies and procedures of various contracted entities;
• Computers, applications, networks, protocols, geographical positioning systems and communications systems;
  • Applicable laws, ordinances, codes, regulations, policies and procedures;
  • Applicable portions of the Individual with Disabilities Education Act 

ABILITY TO:

• Operate a computer and other office equipment; 
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing;
• Master GIS and routing and scheduling applications;
• Establish and meet schedules and time lines;
• Make independent decisions;
• Organize tasks, set priorities and meet deadlines;
• Work independently with little direction;
• Present a positive image of the school district to the public;
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Read, analyze, and interpret documents, policies, rules, laws and regulations;
• Perform repetitive tasks and manage multiple tasks;
• Respond appropriately to direction and change in work setting;
• Evaluate situations effectively and determine priorities;

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any combination equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field or an Associate’s Degree in a technical field and two (2) years of related experience.  Additional training in GIS or Computer Science is highly desirable.  

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

Possession of and maintenance of a valid California Driver's License during the course of employment;  have an acceptable driving record; must be insurable at standard rates by District's insurance carrier and maintain such insurability during the course of employment.

HEALTH/PHYSICAL ABILITIES

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position must perform in carrying out the essential job functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reach, bend, stand, walk, look down (frequently); sit, drive, stoop, squat, kneel, push, pull, twist (occasionally); crawl, lay down (infrequently); lift/carry up to 25 pounds (infrequently); grasp and manipulate tools and supplies; use seeing, hearing and speaking.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work outdoors and indoors, incl. bus.  Exposure to: seasonal outdoor temperatures 38º-110º, dust, wind and sun, traffic and fuel odors; driving to various district sites.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a person with a disability to perform the essential functions of the job.

EMPLOYMENT STATUS:  Classified Bargaining Unit Position.