Description

SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT
Under the general direction of the Administrator for Business Services, responsible for the planning, directing, and administration of all facets of the District’s Transportation Department including but not limited to personnel, vehicle and equipment management, budget preparation and administration. This position is responsible for assuring the safe, efficient, and economic transportation of students while delivering a high level of customer service. This position directly supervises the Transportation Manager, Shop Manager, Supervisor of Training and Safety and a secretary. This position is also subject to FHWA drug & alcohol testing as provided by District Policy #5202.
  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
General:

Provides vision, long-term planning, and supervision for the Transportation Department.
Directs the development of safe and efficient bus routes and stops, including special     education, McKinney-Vento transportation within and outside the District.
Ensures the planning and development of regular training programs for all transportation employees, maintains a standardized recordkeeping and reporting system for all school bus driver’s training and licensure requirements.
Responsible for the District’s transportation regulations, procedures, training, and compliance.
Works collaboratively with principals in providing pupil transportation and in developing   student conduct rules and regulations.
Maintains safety standards in conformance with State and Federal regulations, District policy and department procedures. Develops and maintains a program of preventive safety.
In cooperation with the Community Relations Office, develops a public relations program for informing and communicating transportation matters with the general public.
Ensures safe and courteous operation of District vehicle. May transport students, staff, parents, and/or other persons.
Administers the completion of all budget and financial records of the Transportation     department, including but not limited to payroll, accounts payable, inventory, and     necessary State and Federal reports. Monitors departmental expenditures for cost     effectiveness.
Administers for the department, the collective bargaining agreements pertinent to     employees of the Transportation department, consistent with District interpretive      direction.
Works as a team member in the negotiation process with the classified employees bargaining unit; recommends contractual changes to ensure efficient operations.
Responsible for assessing the District’s transportation delivery services during severe or inclement weather conditions.
Makes recommendation to Superintendent on modifying the District’s school day.
 

Fleet Management

Oversees the District-owned fleet of cars, trucks, and buses.
Directs the fleet maintenance program. Ensures preventive fleet maintenance schedules are maintained, implemented in an efficient and cost effective manner. Addresses building administrator concerns with fleet maintenance support and evaluates the effectiveness of the fleet maintenance program.
Develops specifications in conjunction with users for the acquisition of buses, motor     vehicles, and associated equipment. Plans for and makes recommendations for the timely replacement and disposition of vehicles, including buses, to meet the transportation needs of the District.
 

Drug/Alcohol Program

Oversees the District’s federal drug and alcohol program.
Facilitates and coordinates the district’s drug and alcohol screening process. May transport/accompany employees for drug and alcohol testing, as necessary.
Oversees the administration of all preliminary reasonable suspicious alcohol testing using District breathalyzer equipment.
First line contact for all positive drug and alcohol testing results. Works with the assigned medical review officer for interruption of results and proper documentation. Informs District   administration with findings and recommendations.
Ensures all employees complete the Medication Notification Form per District drug policy as required. Maintains proper log documentation.  
Oversees the alcohol breathalyzer technician certification for the District. Ensures all     breathalyzer equipment is calibrated to meet the District’s federal drug and alcohol testing standards.

Personnel and Evaluation

Recommends the hiring of all transportation department employees; ensures completion of   all annual performance evaluations; supervises training; directs the work of the transportation department personnel; disciplines and recommends for disciplinary action or dismissal, as necessary.

Professional Preparation and Scholarship
Continue professional certification and study. Uses current knowledge on educational and     administrative matters.

Effort Toward Improvement When Needed

Respond positively to suggestions for professional improvement.
Modify own behavior on the basis of self-appraisal.
Performs other duties as assigned.

The essential functions listed above are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary.  The position may perform a variety of non-essential functions consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

BA in Business, public administration, urban planning, or closely related field and five (5)   years of increasingly responsible transportation experience, including supervision, routing, scheduling, driving, and maintenance, OR
Combination of formal education, training, and experience that demonstrates expertise in transportation and public administration or closely related field.