Director of Transportation

POSITION: Director of Transportation

SITE: Currituck County Schools

START DATE: To Be Determined

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve Months (12)

OVERVIEW:

Plans, directs, coordinates and oversees all functions pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the transportation department, including personnel, equipment, and fleet vehicles. The prime responsibility is safe, efficient, economical transportation of students between home and school on a regular schedule, and between other destinations within the District boundaries for school events.

This position requires exceptional problem solving and interpersonal skills and the ability to acquire knowledge of transportation operations, policies, and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING REQUIRED:

• High school diploma or GED required. BA degree in transportation management or business administration preferred.
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and professional in an environment with frequent interruption.
• Ability to interact with a diverse group of individuals in a courteous and tactful manner, and establish and maintain effective relationships.
• Ability to learn how to utilize routing computer systems, video equipment systems and other equipment to obtain student transportation information as needed. Upgrade professional knowledge and skills on a continual basis.
• Familiarity and experience in the use of TIMS, BSIP, Travel Tracker, and other transportation software is a plus.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Positive role model both professionally and personally.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee daily student transportation and fleet operations;
• Supervise general maintenance program with specific attention to safety inspections;
• Establish performance standards and supervise operational care, service and maintenance of all vehicles within the department;
• Establish all regular bus routes, schedules and stops, and maintain routing software to develop route maps for drivers, schools, etc. as appropriate;
• Coordinate student transportation activities with school officials;
• Recommend procurement of additional or replacement buses and disposal of old units;
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring compliance with federal and state rules and regulations and Board Policies as they relate to transportation;
• Track, monitor and approve expenditures of department funds;
• Promote a productive environment for transportation staff and students by recognizing and solving problems and encouraging teamwork, creativity and understanding;
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Transportation personnel and make recommendations related to employment and termination;
• Oversee drug testing of all CDL drivers in the school system;
• Cooperate with local law enforcement in conducting accident investigations;
• Act as a liaison with the NC Department of Transportation to include the Ferry Division;
• Communicate with the Department of Special Education to provide reasonable, safe and prudent transportation services in compliance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Free and Appropriate Education (FAPE);
• Work with Transportation staff to establish processes to assess needs and identify plans and procedures to improve driver and department performances;
• Evaluate all elements of transportation program on a continuing basis;
• Work with Principals, Bus Drivers, students, and parents regarding discipline or other issues;
• Establish and maintain good public relations;
• Evaluate safety of road conditions during inclement weather and work collaboratively with the Superintendent to make recommendations for school delays and/or closures;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is generally performed in an office requiring the frequent use of communication equipment and computers. Other duties will be performed in a garage environment involving noise, dirt and dust, odors, fumes, hazardous materials or situations. This position also requires some travel around the District.

Performing the job duties of this position requires the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and sitting.

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, functions or working conditions associated with the job. The District may add to, modify, or delete any aspect of this job at any time as it deems advisable.