Director-Transportation
Job Description
Director of Transportation
DIVISION: Operations
GRADE: NT-26
DEPARTMENT: Transportation
WORK DAY: 240
REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent of Operations
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
JOB CLASS: 4600
GROUP: Certified
Position Summary
The Director of Transportation is responsible for overseeing the district's student transportation programs and services. This role involves providing guidance, serving as a key resource to others, and ensuring that transportation services are planned, evaluated, developed, implemented, and maintained according to established guidelines. The position focuses on meeting specific objectives to ensure efficient and effective transportation for all students.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
• Bachelor’s Degree in business education, education administration, or transportation preferred
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE:
• Clearance Certificate
• Criminal Justice Fingerprint
• Background Clearance
WORK EXPERIENCE:
• Demonstrated work history and expertise in student transportation management
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Skills-based Competencies
Required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; budgeting and financial management; and developing effective working relationships.
Knowledge-based Competencies
Required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: state and federal guidelines related to school transportation; personnel processes; pertinent codes, policies, regulations, and/or laws; education code; and budget management and accounting.
Ability-based Competencies
Required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with parents, school personnel, and departmental staff; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; flexible to changing conditions; making quick and accurate decisions; dealing with frequent interruptions and changing priorities; and maintaining confidentiality.
Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES (Generally ranges from 5-10 bullet points)
• Assesses incidents, complaints, and accidents to determine resolutions and ensure compliance with legal and policy requirements.
• Collaborates with both internal and external stakeholders to implement and maintain transportation services and programs.
• Compiles and analyzes data from various sources including complaints and budget reports to monitor program components and ensure policy compliance.
• Conducts thorough accident investigations, preparing and submitting reports to meet legal and insurance requirements.
• Coordinates transportation activities with school officials and department heads to meet the district's transportation needs efficiently.
• Directs operations of the transportation department, including service maintenance and the implementation of new technologies and programs.
• Facilitates meetings, workshops, and seminars to address issues, develop solutions, support staff, and represent the district.
• Monitors financial activities related to the transportation budget to ensure accurate allocations, record-keeping, and adherence to fiscal practices.
• Participates in various professional development events to gather and convey information essential for departmental functions.
• Manages personnel functions such as recruiting, training, and supervising staff to enhance productivity and achieve departmental goals.
• Prepares a wide range of materials like route reports and state compliance documents to document activities and support audits and requests.
• Provides and manages job-related training for all transportation staff, ensuring compliance with legal mandates and enhancing job performance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
Physical Abilities And Working Conditions
The Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment listed in this section are representative of, but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Other Conditions of Continued Employment which may be required of positions in this class. Clarke County School District encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment in this class and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Human Resources Department for further information.
Vision:
Hearing:
Speech:
Upper Body Mobility:
Strength: Some lifting
Environmental requirements:
Mental Requirements:
Additional Work Conditions & Physical Abilities: Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing.
It is the policy of the Clarke County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, religion, disability or any other legally protected status in its educational programs, activities or employment practices. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, management and administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.
Last Updated: 08/2024
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