Director of Transportation Logistics and Technology Position Available In Beaufort, South Carolina

Director of Transportation Logistics and Technology 3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars Beaufort, SC 29901

JobID:

16940

Position Type:

Administrative Staff Date Posted:

6/20/2025

Location:

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT POSITION PURPOSE

The Director of Transportation Logistics and Technology oversees the district’s transportation technology staff and fleet operations, ensuring safe and efficient student transportation. Responsibilities include managing routing software provided by the South Carolina Department of Education, maintaining data accuracy through nightly PowerSchool imports, and ensuring compliance with state standards. The Director also manages vehicle assignments, tracks maintenance across all district fleets, and uses fleet software to guide vehicle replacement and procurement decisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Fleet Management In conjunction with the Head of Transportation, developing and managing the fleet budget, including vehicle acquisition, maintenance, and fuel costs. Procuring vehicles through lease, purchase, or other means, ensuring they meet company requirements. Overseeing and scheduling regular inspections, maintenance, and servicing to minimize downtime. Managing the sale or disposal of vehicles when they reach the end of their useful life. Implementing and enforcing safety protocols and administrative regulations to ensure the safety of drivers, passengers and other road users. Ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations, including those related to vehicle maintenance, driver safety, transportation, and any other local, state, or federal requirements. Supervise and evaluate mechanics. Create regular reports to the Chief Operations Officer, Operations Committee and Superintendent on the condition of the District’s fleet IT and Logistics Supervision Oversee the planning, execution, and completion of IT projects, routing software, fleet management software, etc., often involving budgeting and resource allocation in conjunction with the Head of Transportation. Identifying and developing IT strategies that align with the District’s goals. Managing computer systems, networks, and applications, ensuring their proper functioning and security. Collaborating with various departments to ensure the IT needs of Transportation and the District are aligned. Providing technical assistance to end-users, troubleshooting problems, and resolving issues. Developing and implementing strategies to ensure business continuity in case of system failures or disasters. Ensuring that IT operations adhere to relevant regulations and industry standards. Budget and vendor management in collaboration with the Head of Transportation. Oversight and collaboration in the areas of Routing and IT functions. Maintaining regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Updates database with new and/or changing route information for the purpose of providing information for decision making and for enhancing student transportation services. Designing, coordinating and implementing both regular and special education routing. Collaborates with staff and/or zoning personnel in developing routes and stops for the purpose of determining route requirements. Creating routing solutions for the safe and efficient transport of students and staff. Preparation of presentations, reports, training materials, and other written/visual communications based on data and other metrics.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Head of Transportation or Deputy Director of Transportation, Superintendent or other district office administrator as designated by the Superintendent.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required, Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree preferred. Valid Driver’s License and Evidence of Insurability Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to operate a school bus and Federal School Bus Endorsement.

EXPERIENCE

Must have acceptable 10-year driving record. Must be able to pass criminal background check. Job related experience is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job. Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall: Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job. Sit, stand and walk for required periods of time. Speak and hear. Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision. Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication. Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, technology equipment, computers, and/or controls.

WORK PLACE EXPECTATIONS

Work effectively with and respond to diverse cultures or backgrounds. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, and dress in a neat, clean and professional manner for the assignment and work setting. Have regular and punctual attendance. Follow all District policies, work procedures, and reasonable requests by the proper authorities. As an employee of Beaufort County School District, I am to adhere to confidentiality as directed by Federal, State and Local Laws/Regulations; and in accordance with district administrative rules as it pertains to sensitive information, employee information and student information. Failure to adhere to confidentiality may result in disciplinary actions, up to and including termination of employment.

REPORTS TO

Deputy Head of Transportation

DAYS PER YEAR

260 SALARY

CLASSIFICATION

Paid on the Administrative Salary Schedule Level 203

EMPLOYEE GROUP:

Administrative

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Must apply online by completing an “Administrative” application and adding this specific job to your online application.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

EMPLOYEE’S ACKNOWLEDGEMENT STATEMENT

1. I have reviewed the above position description and understand its contents. 2. I am aware that my position description may be revised or updated at any time and once notified of changes, I remain responsible for knowledge of its contents. 3. I hereby certify that I possess the physical and mental ability to fulfill the essential functions of the above position with or without reasonable accommodation(s). If I require accommodation(s) in order to fulfill any or all of these functions, I agree to provide information to the District regarding the requested accommodation(s). Employee’s Name (Print): ___________________________________

Employee’s Signature:

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Date:

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