Summary

Provides leadership and supervisory assistance in the overall direction and administration of the Transportation DepartmentEssential Duties Supervises school bus operators and operations of designated bus routes in the District

Coordinates the initial routing procedures for regular transportation, including realignment, adjustment, and continuous maintenance activities

Routes special buses to service students in the various area of exceptionalities

Conducts survey designs as required by State Department of Education for fund allocations Inspects the road conditions on bus routes and stops periodically, and makes follow-up recommendations for corrections to any issues that may be found

Observes buses during routes Investigates accidents involving county vehicles and submits written reports and recommendations to effectively deal with related problems

Provides a comprehensive training program for bus operators, including safety workshops and instruction in the use and handling of all department vehicles

Takes an active role in coordinating transportation policies and procedures with individual schools

Travels to schools to help resolve student discipline or driver-related problems

Informs Executive Director, Operations and Coordinator regarding irregular situations in the department

Assists in recruiting, training, and supervising assistant supervisors, certified instructors, dispatchers, bus drivers and transportation assistants

Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the school bus road-e-o concept and supports its use as an instructional tool

Conducts periodic personal inspections of department vehicles

Coordinates efforts to secure bus-drivers

Takes an active role in educating students on school bus safety procedures

Functions as a bus driver as needed

Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator Required Education

Associate's Degree in A related field or equivalent experience (2 years of industry experience = 1 year of college) A combination of experience and education may be used to meet the Associate’s Degree requirement or In lieu of degree, Supervisor certification earned through National Association for Pupil transportation (NAPT) may be consideredCertification/Licensure

Valid CDL license with S and P endorsements requiredMust be able to successfully pass State Bus Driver Annual Physical ExamExperience Qualifications

Minimum 2 years supervisory and/or administrative experience preferably in transportation, and 3 years of related pupil transportation experience required. Computerized routing experience is a plusKnowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to supervise and work effectively with departmental personnel

Good decision-making and problem solving skills

Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

Excellent organizational and leadership skills

Working Conditions

Normal office and school environment

May require exposure to extreme heat/cold

Physical Demands

Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment

May have to lift 50lbs or more if need arises to drive a bus