TIMS Routing Specialist

Position Description
 
Position: Routing Specialist               
Reports To: TIMS Coordinator
Supervises: None 
Term of Employment: 12 Months
Paygrade 61
 
Overview:

• Manages/maintains multiple databases in TIMS (Transportation Information Management System)
• Maintain transportation data that reflects the daily operations of the school bus fleet.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree or combination of education/experience
• Knowledge of  Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc)
• Knowledge of Google Apps
• Ability to work independently of others and communicate effectively.
• Knowledge of North Carolina pupil transportation guidelines/procedures
• Knowledge/wilingness to learn county street network.
• Ability and desire to learn Edulog bus routing software.

 Responsibilities:

• Develop, edit and maintain bus stop, run and route records in TIMS according to state policies.
• Audit coding of students and unmatched addressing
• Print transportation and student reports as well as maps for district personnel.
• Support and maintain communications with TIMS coordinator, central administration, principals, bus drivers and state transportation personnel.
• Gather and evaluate information pertaining to streets, addresses, speed and direction of travel, etc. and enter this information into the TIMS geographic modules.
• Plan and evaluate exceptional children’s transportation needs with TIMS coordinator and EC coordinator.
• Provide administrative support for EC transportation program, as needed.
• Perform any other duties as prescribed by the Transportation Director or TIMS Coordinator.

Work Environment:
Must be able to work in an office environment and come into direct contact with school system staff, students, parents, external agencies, vendors, and the community.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills that may be required of the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by the supervisor, with HR review and approval, at any time.