Communication

1. Keep the Chief Finance Officer and Superintendent informed about departmental functions and concerns.
2. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with a variety of personnel.
3. Respond to inquiries and concerns from schools, parents, and employees in a timely manner.

Critical Thinking

1. Project needs for additional or replacement buses.
2. Assist in the development to policies and administrative guidelines for transportation services.
3. Consult with the Board’s negotiating team in preparation for collective bargaining.
4. Facilitate the development of the Department’s Continuous Improvement Plan.

Proactive Orientation

1. Interview and recommend personnel for the transportation department.
2. Exercise proactive leadership in promoting the vision and mission of the District.
3. Direct the training programs for transportation employees.
4. Provide proactive leadership for the department.

Facilitation

1. Use appropriate interpersonal styles and methods to guide individuals and groups toward task accomplishment.
2. Facilitate problem-solving.

Continuous Improvement

1. Set high standards and expectations for self and others.
2. Keep abreast of laws policies, and rules related to school transportation.
3. Assist school and District staff, as well as department staff, in keeping abreast of school transportation issues and requirements.
4. Keep abreast of new trends and directions in school transportation.

Technical/Professional Knowledge

1. Develop a District-wide transportation program to meet requirements of the daily instructional program and extracurricular activities.
2. Plan the department budget.
3. Direct the routing of school buses.
4. Direct the maintenance of the District’s fleet.
5. Direct the training of transportation department personnel.
6. Work with supervisor to evaluate the performance of department employees.
7. Supervise assigned personnel, conduct annual performance appraisals, and make recommendations for appropriate employment actions.
8. Demonstrate initiative and a proactive orientation to recognizing and resolving issues, concerns, or problems.

Constancy of Purpose

1. Serve on task forces outside the system to establish District needs such as Road Construction and Disadvantage Transportation Board.
2. Serve on committees, councils and task forces related to transportation services.
3. Support the District’s vision, mission, goals, and priorities.
4. Serve as a district representative at emergency shelters as determined by the Superintendent.
5. Perform other incidental tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

Managerial

1. Direct the purchase of necessary equipment and supplies.
2. Prepare all required reports and maintain all required records.
3. Monitor data and information relative to transportation services.
4. Manage the transportation budget.

Decisiveness

1. Review requests and complaints relating to transportation services and respond or make recommendations to appropriate school or division administrators.
2. Make and share decisions in a timely manner.
3. Respond quickly to emergency situations.
4. Address personnel problems promptly and directly.

• Positive interpersonal skills
• Computer skills
• Knowledge of routing techniques and budgetary processes
• Knowledge of billing and purchasing processes
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Understand mapping and demographic strategies

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution
• Experience in School Bus Transportation or related work
• Experience in administration

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