<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Transportation Office Professional: Architect of Mobilization</p> <p>Location: FFSD Transportation Center</p> <p>Status: 12-Month Operation Level 3 Office Professional Non-Exempt (FLSA)</p> <p>The Opportunity: The Wheels of Student Success</p> <p>In Ferguson-Florissant, a student's school day begins and ends with us. We are looking for a highly organized, professional, and calm-under-pressure Transportation Office Professional to lead the administrative operations of our busing and fleet services. You aren't just an "assistant"-you are the logistical coordinator for our drivers, the primary voice for families navigating bus routes, and the organizational engine that keeps our fleet moving safely and on time.</p> <p>Role Summary</p> <p>As the Transportation Office Professional (Level 3), you will coordinate the daily administrative, clerical, and dispatch-support operations of the Transportation department. Working in a high-intensity, fast-paced environment, you will manage routing software data, coordinate driver assignments, process payroll for transportation staff, and handle high-volume communications with school buildings and parents. You will serve as a vital link between our fleet and our community, ensuring that all transportation needs are met with efficiency and care.</p> <p>Why You'll Succeed (Qualifications)</p> <ul> <li>Proven Mastery: 3-5 years of successful experience as a Secretary or Administrative Assistant is required. Experience in logistics, dispatch, or a high-volume transportation/fleet environment is highly preferred. </li><li>The "Logistics" Expert: You possess exceptional organizational skills and the ability to maintain composure during high-traffic times (early mornings and afternoons). </li><li>Tech Savvy: You are proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office, with the ability to master specialized Transportation Routing Software (e.g., Versatrans, Transfinder) and GPS tracking systems. </li><li>Financial Stewardship: You have experience processing payroll, managing purchase orders for parts/fuel, and tracking departmental expenses. </li><li>Relational Expert: You are a professional communicator who can provide clear, empathetic information to parents and work effectively with a large team of drivers and mechanics. </li></ul> <p>Your Impact (Key Duties)</p> <ul> <li>Operational Coordination: Support the daily dispatch and routing operations, ensuring all routes are covered and schedule changes are communicated in real-time. </li><li>Family & School Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for parent inquiries and school building requests, resolving transportation concerns with a focus on student safety and service. </li><li>Data & Records Management: Maintain accurate records for driver certifications, bus inspections, and student rosters, ensuring full compliance with state and federal transportation regulations. </li><li>Departmental Support: Manage the Director of Transportation's calendar, prepare safety reports, and coordinate departmental meetings and driver training sessions. </li><li>Financial Operations: Process weekly payroll for drivers and monitors, manage vendor invoices for fleet maintenance, and assist in monitoring the departmental budget. </li></ul> <p>Your Leadership Partners</p> <ul> <li>Primary Support: Director of Transportation </li></ul> <p>The Logistics of Your Success</p> <ul> <li>Classification: Level 3 Office Professional Non-Exempt (FLSA) </li><li>Work Year: 12-Month Calendar (Includes paid holidays and vacation accrual). </li><li>Salary: Based on the Office Professional Salary Schedule, with placement determined by verified professional experience. </li><li>Benefits: Full-time Eligibility (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, & PSRS/PEERS Retirement). </li></ul> <p>The FFSD Advantage: Total Rewards & Support</p> <ul> <li>Work-Life Balance: In addition to standard holidays, 12-month employees accrue paid vacation time to ensure you can stay recharged. </li><li>Health & Heart: 100% district-paid medical, dental, and vision plans, plus access to our Ferg-Flor Care district health clinic for your wellness. </li></ul> <p>You are navigating off of REAP site to the district's posting.</p> <p>OK</p>