RKBN0318184-0000
2024-08-27T00:00:00
2024-08-26T00:00:00
School Bus DispatcherWork Year: 12 monthsDate of Vacancy: ImmediateMinimum Requirements: Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma; and two (2) years of paid work experience which involved planning vehicle routes, scheduling drivers and dispatching vehicles. Such experience must have included or been supplemented by at least one (1) year of office clerical, record-keeping work experience.Special Requirements: If the incumbent is required to drive a school bus, the appointing authority shall have the responsibility for verification of the appropriate driver's license for the vehicle(s) being operated, which may be checked throughout the course of employment in this title.If examiner duties are required, it shall also be the responsibility of the appointing authority to ensure proper certification as an examiner (as defined by applicable rules and regulations of the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles).May be required to be in good physical health as prescribed by the Commissioner of Education and/or the Commissional of Motor Vehicles if driving duties are required.This is work of a moderately complex nature which involves responsibility for scheduling bus assignments and efficiently maintaining a system of bus routing in a school transportation system. The incumbent may also perform duties pertaining to the operation of a transportation system, including record-keeping, resolving complaints, occasional driving, etc. Depending on the organization structure of the school district, incumbents may be required to obtain certification as an Examiner from the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles in order to provide bus driver testing and examination functions in accordance with the provisions of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. The work is performed under the direction of an Assistant Director or Director of School Transportation or a higher-level administrator. Does related work as required.Good knowledge of the geographic area to be served; good knowledge of bus operation and safety practices related to school buses; working knowledge of Vehicle and Traffic Law and regulations of the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles and Commissioner of Education as they pertain to pupil transportation; working knowledge of the operation of a two-way radio; ability to plan schedules and provide substitute assignments quickly and effectively; ability to maintain records and prepare reports; ability to get along well with others; demonstrated skill in operating, if required, a passenger vehicle used as a school bus.
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