Bus Dispatcher - Zone 1

General Statement of Duties This position is a 239-day, 8 hours per day position, located in Zone 1. Starting annual salary is $49,997.29 (Note: The salary for this position will be prorated based upon the official start date.).The employee in this position m aintains continuous awareness of routes, trip, vehicle assignments and all other aspects of daily operation of the transportation program. Maintains continuous communication with bus drivers using a two-way radio.Work hours are 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.and 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.Essential DutiesMaintains a log of incidents related to school bus operations as reported by bus drivers via a two-way bus radioOperates a school board vehicle on a scheduled route when necessaryPerforms all duties of school bus driver when necessaryParticipates in planning and directing the daily activities of the pupil transportation programMaintains computerized records and files related to the transportation programMaintains records of bus status and state of repairWorks collaboratively with area office staff to record assignments of spare or substitute buses to driversAnswers questions and records actionsEffectively communicate with schools and other outside agencies on issues related to the transportation programAnswers telephone calls and directs to the appropriate staff memberResponds to emergency telephone requests as appropriate, referring to the Transportation Supervisor as neededOperates the base station for the two-way radio communication on vehicles assigned to the Department of Pupil TransportationGives clear and concise directions to drivers over the two-way radioPrepare reports as necessaryPerforms related work as assignedMinimum QualificationsThorough knowledge of pupil transportation operations, routes, state and local bus operation laws and regulations, and county geography is preferred but not required. Considerable knowledge of safe and defensive driving methods and procedures. Considerable organizational and problem-solving skills. Requires hands-on familiarity with computer operations, keyboard procedures and basic programming. Ability to work effectively with employees, students, parents and staff. Ability to effectively operate and communicate using a two-way radio. Ability to clearly and effectively communicate ideas and directives both orally and in writing. Ability to read a map. Ability to plan, organize and work well under stressful conditions. Must be able to obtain a CDL license with all proper endorsements to be able to operate a school bus within 90-days of initial hire.Additional InformationThis vacancy is open until filled. Minimum salary - $ 49,997.29 or $26.14/hourly; or subject to the HCPS promotional policy for internal staff.This is a full-time, 239 day contract - 8 hour/day position located in Zone 1.How To ApplyIn order to be considered for the listed vacancy, please complete an online application. Additionally, please mail or hand-deliver a good moral character form and a recent copy of your Division of Motor Vehicle Driving Record (a Driver Point Balance of zero (0) to plus five (+5) is needed for employment) to:Henrico County Public SchoolsDepartment of Pupil Transportation3751-D Nine Mile RdHenrico , VA 23223Phone: (804) 226-5577If you need to acquire an instructional permit to drive a school bus, you must study the following sections in the Commercial Driver's Manual from the Division of Motor Vehicles:Section 1 - General KnowledgeSection 2 - Air BrakesSection 5 - School BusSection 6 - Transporting CargoSection 8 - Transporting PassengersSections 3, 4, 7 and 9 should be reviewed due to questions that may appear within the General Knowledge test.When prepared, you must go to the Division of Motor Vehicles to take the following written tests to obtain the Commercial Driver's License Instructional Permit:1. General Knowledge2. Air Brake3. Transporting Passengers4. School BusMinimum SalaryMaximum SalaryCurrency USDMain Organization Public SchoolsPublic SchoolsEmployment Status Permanent FulltimePermanent Full-timeAmount of Travel