POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of
the Director of Pupil Accounting and School Boundaries, the Supervisor – School
Boundaries will have the overall responsibility for reviewing, monitoring, and
recommending all aspects of school boundaries functions and activities. The incumbent in this class will be
responsible for initiating and developing the overall objectives for their
assigned unit. Responsibilities include assessing the needs of the unit,
developing an operational framework for the unit, developing a budget based on
analysis of needs, and implementing the process and procedures for evaluating
programs and personnel in the unit. Special assignments are received through
conferences, written instructions and requests from the Director of Pupil
Accounting and School Boundaries.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Estimates, evaluates and recommends school
assignments based on alternative facility, program and boundary plans;
Serves as the technical lead in identifying,
developing, monitoring and managing the enrollment, attendance, geographic and
demographic components of the student information systems as well as other data
sources central to Pupil Accounting and School Boundaries (PASB) functions;
Coordinates with program offices, administrative
offices, and transportation and facilities departments to determine the
boundaries and facility use and capital improvement plans;
Manages and monitors the quality and timely
delivery of various statistical reports required by the school system, county,
state and federal agencies including the Educational Facilities Master Plan,
Enrollment Reports and Enrollment Projections; and coordinates the preparation
of special reports in response to ad-hoc requests;
Collaborates with IT-Student Applications on
adjustments to the student information system regarding census, registration
and enrollment information;
Monitors and manages a database of development
activity to identify and track new subdivision approvals, new residential
construction, apartment closures, street additions and re-naming, and other
activities potentially impacting school enrollments and school boundaries;
Responds to the general public, parents,
schools, offices, board members, and other agencies’ inquiries on procedures
and Board policy regarding PASB functions;
Contributes to the development of budget and
strategic plans for the department to address core functions, personnel
management and development needs;
Provides technical leadership and direction to
clerical and professional staff including direct supervision of assigned staff;
Develops and conducts training sessions in areas
related to the department’s functions; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Advanced
knowledge of data management tools and techniques including relational database
systems (e.g.: SQL/Toad) and geographic information systems;
Sound
knowledge and experience in demographic assessments, planning and population
projections;
Ability
to formulate work plans, identify the resources needed, and manage and monitor
the execution of work plans to a successful conclusion;
Ability
to work independently and to exercise initiative in carrying out program duties
and responsibilities;
Ability
to collaborate, including the ability to establish and maintain effective and
professional work relationships with other offices and outside agencies; strong
interpersonal skills;
Ability
to lead a multi-disciplinary team;
Ability
to train, supervise and coordinate;
Ability
to communicate effectively in various settings ranging from one-on-one to large
group presentations and must be able to use appropriate written, verbal, or
electronic communication format to disseminate information and eliciting
support for program strategies and actions; and
Excellent
planning and organizational management skills.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s
degree from
an accredited college or university in urban planning, geography,
information systems or a closely related field with three (3) years of related
experience required. In lieu of a Bachelor’s
degree, a minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience
with civil planning in a school system, city or county government environment may
be considered.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and provides
guidance and direction to assigned personnel.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.