HUMBLE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description Payroll/Field Trip Clerk
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Primary Purpose:
Provides office professional support for a Transportation Service Center in performing payroll and other
secretarial/clerical activities in support of the on-going operations of the office. Additionally, assign and
schedule bus drivers, coaches, routes, and vehicles to ensure safe, effective, and economical transportation for
extra-curricular field trip services.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or GED
Nine (9) hours of college business or accounting coursework or comparable from an
accredited college or university recognized by the US Department of Education preferred
Formal training in the area of payroll preparation and payroll requirements helpful
Valid Texas Commercial Driver's License with P and S endorsements
Acceptable driving record in accordance with Texas DPS Guidelines for school bus drivers
Current DPS Texas School Bus Driver Safety Training Certificate
Pass annual DPS physical and drug screen and all other qualifications required of school bus
drivers
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of transportation terminology and related standard office procedures and
practices
Knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws pertaining to payroll regulations
Knowledge of timekeeping, payroll, and recordkeeping practices
Skill in the use of keyboarding, Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel, Financial and
Timekeeping Systems (Tyler MUNIS and UKG/KRONOS preferred), and web based data
management systems and software packages
Skill in proofreading, reconciliation, account balancing, and reporting large volume of
numbers
Skill in basics mathematical calculations, data entry, and detailed numerical/clerical work
Skill in English grammar, spelling and punctuation (written and verbal) and proofreading
Skill in processing a high volume of transactions
Skill in analyzing payroll activities and applying appropriate resolution to problem situations
Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate multiple projects to meet specific deadlines
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Ability to prioritize tasks to meet specific deadlines
Ability to work under pressure as workload is deadline driver
Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information
Ability to maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to represent the school
district in a positive manner at all times
Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy and provide a high level of
customer service to administrators, District officials, parents, co-workers, and vendors
Reports to: Transportation Service Center Manager (North)
School/Department: Transportation
Pay Grade: Office Professional/CS5
Wage/hour status: Non-Exempt
Work Days: 226
Created/revised: July 2026
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Job Description Payroll/Field Trip Clerk
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Experience:
Two years of experience with business exposure in any combination of payroll, accounts
payable, accounting or bookkeeping; school district or government experience is preferred
One year successful experience driving field trips for Humble ISD
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Payroll/Office Administration Support
- Coordinates, maintains, reviews and edits payroll data for all Transportation Department employees
who are on the UKG/Kronos Payroll System.
- Enters and maintains field trips and other staff members' pay such as coaches for bus driving.
- Researches all payroll concerns for Transportation employees.
- Prepares exception reports on a daily basis to identify inappropriate or inaccurate entries.
- Attends various meetings with District's Payroll Department for planning and implementation of
UKG/Kronos Payroll System upgrade.
- Files Worker's Compensation reports.
- Maintains Leave of Absent (LOA) reports tracking leave of department personnel.
- Maintain all coach files and keep up-to-date information on requirements.
- Answer incoming calls, takes message, and disseminates calls made to appropriate personnel.
- Enter and update data in personal computer utilizing database applications.
- Prepare, copy, sort, retrieve and distribute a variety of documents and records, reports, and other
materials to appropriate personnel.
- File a variety of records, reports and materials including memos, letters, reports, complaints.
Field Trip Support
- Process field trips for assigned Transportation Service Center.
- Assess the basic needs to accommodate each trip processed.
- Assist in creating and maintaining an online field trip request.
- Coordinate all communications and duties pertaining to field trips at assigned Transportation Service
Center.
- Perform as a substitute driver/attendant as needed.
Policies, Reports, and Laws
- Implement federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, TEA, and board policy in
transportation area.
- Prepare correspondence, forms, reports, manuals, and presentations.
- Compile, maintain, file, and present all physical and computerized reports, records, and other
documents, required in transportation area.
- Ensure all payroll/field trip records are being maintained, stored and disposed in accordance with
federal, state and District policies and requirements.
- Comply with applicable personnel policies.
Communication
- Maintain a positive and effective relationship with coworkers, supervisor, District officials and
employees, outside agencies and organizations.
- Effectively communicate with Payroll, Benefits, Human Resources, administrators, and campus
personnel.
- Provide outstanding customer service.
- Maintain good judgment and decision making when dealing with supervisor, co-workers, District
officials and employees, outside agencies and organizations.
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Job Description Payroll/Field Trip Clerk
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Other
- Maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information when received and distributed to
appropriate designees as directed by the Director of Transportation.
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal skills through communications with staff, employees,
administrators, community members, and general public.
- Attend meetings and professional development as required or to enhance knowledge, skills, and
abilities and remain current on new and emerging technologies.
- Attend training on various software/hardware that is being supported by Humble ISD and maintain a
working knowledge of the same.
- Maintain an organized work environment.
- Maintain professional appearance adhering to the department's established standards.
- May provide additional support and serve in other Transportation Service Center areas.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
- None
Equipment Used
Computer, printer, copier, telephone, scanner, audio-visual, and fax machine
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment not readily accessible to the general public.
This position requires a strong work ethic and characteristics supportive of collaborative work efforts in a
collegial and fast-paced atmosphere.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors
Maintain emotional control under stress
Work with frequent interruptions during peak hiring periods
Workload is deadline driven and must be able to meet ongoing deadlines
Occasional prolonged and irregular work hours with occasional overtime - flexibility with
schedule preferred
Extended hours or non-business hours may be required to lessen impact with district operations
Prolonged use of equipment and computer with repetitive hand motions
Office atmosphere may be noisy and hectic. Offices are "open" with multiple employees
working in large open rooms containing two or more desks and equipment. May work in an
enclosed area.
Requires performing tasks sitting, standing, kneeling, squatting, stooping, bending, pushing,
pulling, twisting, and lifting
Work location assigned requires physical presence in office
Daily attendance and punctuality are essential functions of the job
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an
exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.
Approved by Date
Reviewed by Date