Job Title: Director of Transportation
| Reports to: | Chief Operations Officer |
| Job Group: | Administrative |
| FLSA: | Exempt |
| Job Code: | 1215 |
| Salary Schedule: | APT12 |
JOB GOAL
Responsible for planning and developing safe, adequate, and efficient transportation programs for students and employees consistent with and supportive of the District’s strategic goals and policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide leadership and direction for the planning, implementation, and efficiency of transportation programs in the District.
- Develop policies and administrative guidelines for transportation services in alignment with the District’s policies and procedures.
- Supervise assigned personnel, conduct annual performance appraisals, and make recommendations for appropriate employment actions.
- Communicate with other administrators and District personnel to coordinate transportation operations activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts, and exchange information.
- Develop and implement long and short-term plans and activities to effectively and efficiently manage the District’s transportation fleet and site needs related to transportation.
- Provide cost impact analyses as requested, complete required reports, and maintain departmental records.
- Plan and manage the department budget.
- Direct the purchase of necessary transportation equipment and supplies in alignment with safety standards; project needs for additional or replacement buses or vehicles.
- Evaluate current transportation systems and equipment and make recommendations to repair or replace when needed.
- Manage the training program for transportation operations and school sites to ensure District staff are aware of all rules and regulations related to transportation.
- Direct the routing of school buses through applicable programs and staff.
- Facilitate capacity building and successful goal attainment through coaching, professional learning networks, problem solving and strategic planning.
- Coordinate district reporting to meet timelines and requirements established by local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and policies.
- Consult with the Board’s negotiating team in preparation for collective bargaining.
- Review requests and complaints relating to transportation services and respond or make recommendations to appropriate school or division administrators.
- Maintain contact with other school districts, governmental agencies, and professional management associations to keep abreast of laws, regulations, statutes, policies, current research, and best practices.
- Serve on committees, councils and task forces related to transportation services.
- Respond quickly to emergency situations and serve as a district representative at emergency shelters as determined by the Superintendent.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and School Board policies as they pertain to transportation services
- Knowledge of routing technologies, budgetary processes, transportation procedures, and transportation maintenance
- Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences, orally and in writing, including electronic media
- Operating knowledge of computer programs, including email, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases
- Excellent time management skills and ability to organize, prioritize, manage, and carry out duties efficiently and within established timeframes
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with all stakeholders
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution in the field of Transportation and Logistics, or related field
- Experience in school bus transportation or related work
- Experience in administration
- OR
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the position
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
- Valid and current Florida Driver's license
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- None
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Direct supervision of assigned personnel. Responsibilities include planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems; training employees; evaluating performance; and interviewing, testing, hiring, and assignment of personnel.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. If the use of arm and/or leg controls require exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated as Light Work.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, talk, and hear; stand and walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms. The employee occasionally lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Indoors and Outdoors: The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside.
MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT
- General office equipment, including personal computers, fax machines, copiers, telephones, etc.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be established by the District.
Performance of the job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation of personnel.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Pasco County Schools will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to allow them to perform the essential functions of the job when such individuals request an accommodation.
