Job Title:	Field Trip Coordinator	Wage/Hour Status:	Nonexempt
Reports To:	Transportation Director	Pay Grade:	226 Days (minimum daily rate of pay is $103.68 for 8 hours)
Dept./School:	Transportation	Date Revised:	12/16/05
Primary Purpose:
	Run field trip computer selection program and communicate field trip notification to drivers. Coordinate all aspects of field trip operations and allocation of District owned passenger (suburban) vehicles. Coordinate the assignment of buses for each field trip.
Qualifications:
	Education/Certification:
	High school diploma or GED Valid Texas Commercial driver's license (class B with passenger & School Bus endorsements) required within 3 months of hire Current Texas School Bus Certification
	Special Knowledge/Skills:
	Proficient skills in keyboarding, word processing, and file maintenance Effective communication and interpersonal skills Basic math skills Handle phone calls and complaints professionally Ability to use personal computer and software Ability to pass alcohol and drug test Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
	Experience:
	Two years secretarial, accounting or school bus driving experience.
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
	Records:
	1. Maintain logbook of all suburban vehicle reservations. 2. Maintain a copy of all bus and suburban field trip requisitions, paperwork. 3. Maintain record of driver availability.
	Accounting:
	4. Calculate fieldtrip expenses and determine payment for drivers and extracurricular drivers.
	Data Entry:
	5. Input new employee information into computer. 6. Input field trip requests into computer and process the data to ensure that all requests are honored.
	Phones:
	7. Answer incoming calls, take messages, and route them to appropriate staff while assisting in dispatch. 8. Handle questions and complaints that fall within level of responsibility.
	Other:
	9. Operate two-way radio equipment. 10. Attend and complete required training program to maintain safety certification. 11. Maintain effective rapport with general public and handle any problems or concerns in a prompt and courteous manner.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
	None.
Equipment Used:
	Personal computer, typewriter, printer, calculator, copier, two-way radio, telephone, school bus and safety equipment
Working Condidtions:
	Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
	Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motions; prolonged use of computer. Continual sitting, work outside and inside. Moderate exposure to extreme temperature (hot) and vehicle fumes.