Director Of Transportation Services

POSITION SUMMARY:

Plans, organizes, coordinates, and supervises the organizational and administrative operations of the Transportation Department and the work of subordinates; estimates and requisitions supplies, and equipment needed, oversee school bus routing, maintains accurate and current records of operations and cost; prepare and submit reports; establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with the public and District personnel.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises and monitors the day-to-day operations, evaluates transportation personnel (Mechanics, Drivers, Monitors, etc.).

• Develops and updates bus routes and schedules; makes notifications to those needing to know of updated routes and schedules; coordinates transportation for extracurricular events (sports, field trips, etc.); responds to after hour emergency calls; and operates a school bus in the event of emergency or shortage of drivers

• Implements all federal and state laws, State Board of Education rules, and System Board Policy as it pertains to the system's transportation department; compiles and maintains all records required for transportation; enforce all safety standards that conform with federal, state, and insurance regulations.

• Provides training for support personnel.

• Responds to accidents as necessary.

• Manages the coordination of school day routes for regular and special needs education, after-school routes, and summer school routes.

• Manages and updates the map in the routing software with updated street information, street speed, hazard status, and direction of travel.

• Administers transportation budget and ensures that the program is cost-effective, and funds are managed wisely; and prepares data necessary to process payroll and attendance monthly.

• Schedules state inspections yearly; oversees plan for monthly inspections of each bus; keeps records on bus shop orders: and turns in signed invoices for parts and services monthly.

• Advises Superintendent of inclement weather and/or road hazards; and develops a team and gathers information for bus accident investigations.

• Attend and make presentations at conferences and school board meetings; be a part of professional organizations which provide professional growth in transportation; and maintain good rapport with all transportation stakeholders of the school system.

• Handle any or other duties assigned by the Superintendent.

• Acts as the liaison with the software routing company.

• Assists in providing information for the State Superintendent's report.

• Manages the operation of the Dispatch Operations Centers.

• Creates dispatch procedures and guidelines.

• Plan, organize, and support the operations of the district's vehicle maintenance programs.

• Makes recommendations that affect the transportation activities of the district.

• Requisition and purchases transportation supplies.

• All other duties, as assigned and required, to perform the above services.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field required; master's degree preferred.

• Five (5) years of responsible experience in transportation, including two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

• Prior experience in the coordination of a K-12 District or large organization transportation department.

• Hold a Georgia Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brakes, the Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsement.

• A moderate level of judgment required.

• Requires regular, frequent contact with internal personnel of influence and decision-making responsibility to discuss issues of moderate importance.

• Requires excellent written, verbal communication, and interpersonal and presentation skills. Must be able to communicate effectively

• Applies, recommends, and implements technology concepts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the Transportation Department.

• Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

• Work in standard office and school building environments.

• Manage a high stress workload that includes supervising multiple employees and multiple routes

The Hancock County School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. In compliance with relevant State and Federal Legislation, the Hancock County Board of Education prohibits discrimination and complies with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.