City and County of San Francisco

Under general supervision, performs technical duties in the preparation, analysis and revision of bus operating schedules for the San Francisco Unified School District; assists in the supervision of pupil transportation services; and performs related duties as required.

The School Transportation Scheduler is responsible for: carrying out and explaining the School District's policy, methods and procedures relative to the development and monitoring of school bus schedules; regular contact with the personnel of various school departments, bus contractor and drivers, and parents; assisting in the compilation of statistics for reports and records. Nature of the work requires continuous close attention for accurate results.

1. In cooperation with other schedulers, develops all school bus routes and schedules for the School District, working from computer data provided by the Office of Integration.

2. Prepares the following for the Bus Contractor: description of routes, maps, schedule of stops and running time, number and size of vehicles required.

3. Performs or supervises dry runs prior to the opening of school to evaluate the route, to determine the safety and desirability of bus stop locations; during the school year for change of routes.

4. Monitors transportation service throughout the year, analyzing problems, investigating complaints, initiating changes to resolve difficulties or to maximize vehicle utilization.

5. Compares Bus Contractor's charges with Transportation Office records of vehicles and time to ensure proper payment for service.

 6. Acts as liaison between Transportation Office and the Bus Contractor's manager, Field supervisors, dispatchers, drivers; various District Offices, parents and the general public.

7. Responds to emergencies e.g. accidents, lost children, equipment failure or breakdown.

8. Assists in surveys and studies; assists in compilation of statistics and data for various reports.

Requires a general knowledge of: San Francisco streets and road conditions; rules, regulations and policies of the San Francisco Unified School District, California Motor Vehicle Code, California Education Code and the San Francisco Unified School District ordinances affecting pupil transportation operations.

Requires the ability to: translate statistics into efficient Scheduling plans; coordinate the pupil transportation needs and vehicular services; maintain courteous and effective relations with school administrator, bus contractor personnel, parents and the general public; prepare clear, concise reports.

Completion of high school.

Two years experience in transportation: Scheduling, dispatching, bus driving or related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Requires possession of a valid California Driver's License.

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.