Position Type:

Administrative/Managerial/Assist Dir TransportationDate Posted:

8/4/2026

Location:

Service CenterDate Available:

09/28/2026

Job Code:

Assist Dir Transportation - 020003

Standard Hours:

40

Department:

Transportation Dept - 272580

Empl Class:

NA Minimum Salary:

$84,075.00/

Annually Maximum Salary:

$121,971.00/

Annually Scheduled Days:

245

Target Openings:

1

License and Certification Qualifications:

Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator\'s Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the

Georgia Professional Standards Commission Required Education Qualifications:

Bachelor\'s Degree in related field

Required Experience Qualifications:

5 years experience in the transportation or logistics field RequiredExperience in managing large organizations PreferredPrevious supervisory experience

Preferred Skills Qualifications:

Knowledge of transportation/logistics managementAbility to communicate with others in an effective and tactful mannerAbility to manage staff and ongoing multiple projectsStrong organizational skillsEffective written and oral communications skillsAbility to analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvementLeadership skillsAbility to make decisions in a timely and accurate mannerAbility to solve practical problemsDemonstrated knowledge and skill with computer software

Primary Responsibilities:

Assist the Director of Transportation with the management and leadership of daily student transportation operations for Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS). Assist the Director of Transportation with the management and leadership of daily student transportation operations for Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS).Develop the governing processes and procedures that have subordinate buy-in and are applicable in the actions of staff.

Provide analytical evaluation by processing large amounts of data (i.e. factual, heuristic, and anecdotal) and apply the resources available (i.e. time, staff, and expertise) to determine the best course of action in any given situation.

Act as the functional expert by maintaining the highest level of expertise in the student transportation industry.

Assist with directing the operations and personnel management of the department. Monitor ongoing processes and actions and evaluate data and application of expertise. Provide community outreach by meeting with other departments within GCPS, parents, and civic leaders throughout the population of Gwinnett County.

Provide leadership development and coaching opportunities for staff.

Develop innovative processes and procedures that are designed to increase departmental efficiency and effectiveness.

Identify areas and/or opportunities for operational improvement and develop improvement initiatives to be implementedPerform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.