TIMS Routing Specialist

Responsibilities

• Manages and maintains the multiple databases of the TIMS (Transportation Information Management System).
• Extraction of the Powerschool student demographic information for the entire school district student population.
• Extraction of transportation data describing the daily operations of the school bus fleet.
• Serve as system administrator for the TIMS computer files, performing necessary backups and computer file maintenance.
• Regularly perform updates to the TIMS student file from the Powerschool student information management system for the school district.
• Develop, edit, and maintain bus stop, run, and route records in TIMS according to state policies.
• Print transportation and student reports as well as maps for district personnel.
• Maintain communications with the TIMS coordinator, central office administration, school level administrators, 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 the TIMS Coordinator and Transportation Coordinator.
• Provide administrative support for EC transportation program, as needed.
• Perform any other duties as prescribed by the Transportation Director or TIMS Coordinator.

Requirements

• A high school graduate/equivalent or higher degree; Preferred associate degree or higher in business administration/computer science/ or other similar major or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• The ability to work independently of others and communicate effectively.
• Experience with computer systems and data entry.
• Windows experience preferred.
• The ability and desire to learn the Transportation Information Management System (TIMS) software.
• Knowledge of School Bus Traffic & Safety and the county street network.
• Efficient written and verbal communication.