What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation General Manager position at Lower Pioneer Valley Educational Collaborative?
The Transportation General Manager is responsible for providing safe, economical, and efficient transportation services for the LPVEC by directing and controlling all aspects of the transportation services, including, but not limited to, bus fleet management and maintenance, routing and scheduling of transportation services, and assisting the business office in all LPVEC transportation and fleet-related matters. Under general supervision of the Executive Director, the Manager organizes, coordinates, and reviews the performance and evaluation of transportation staff and manages special requests and coordinates the availability of LPVEC vehicles. The Manager maintains continuous contact with other departments, school leadership and parents/guardians/caregivers, and transportation locations. The Manager directs all transportation personnel, addressing school bus regulations and safety procedures, as well as recognizing and implementing training needs for transportation staff in compliance with LPVEC, District, State, and Federal requirements. This is a twelve-month, 260-day senior level position in transportation requiring specialized experience and training with occasional evening meetings required. Frequent early morning and/or late evening hours with possible weekend duties. Occasional coverage, above and beyond regular office hours as a driver or monitor in an unfulfilled position due to lack of substitute staff, may be required. Regular attendance at work is a requirement of this position; any and all absences must be approved by the immediate supervisor.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
● Requires skills in organization and management practices as applied to analyzing and evaluating programs, policies, and operational needs.
● Requires working knowledge of pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations affecting the transportation of students.
● Requires thorough knowledge of large institutional transportation management, including modern principles and practices for efficient bus routing and effective employee scheduling.
● Requires a thorough knowledge of the procedures, methods, and techniques of dispatching and scheduling school buses.
● Proficiency in computer operations, database management, and computer-based routing systems along with their applications.
● Requires in‐depth knowledge of supervision, training, and performance evaluation principles.
● Must be able to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate the work of supervisory personnel.
● Requires the ability to schedule, assign, and review the work of subordinates in a manner conducive to proficient performance and high morale.
● Must have working knowledge of the budget preparation and administration processes and be able to prepare and administer complex budgets for transportation services.
● Must also be able to allocate limited resources in a cost‐effective manner and have the ability to prioritize budget items effectively.
● Requires a strong understanding of the principles of report writing and recordkeeping.
● Must be able to prepare clear and concise reports.
● Requires the ability to plan, prioritize, and assign work to meet schedules and timelines.
● Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the proven ability to effectively communicate with students and families from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
● Must have excellent telephone etiquette and manage difficult calls appropriately.
● Requires carrying a cell phone, portable radio, and any other department issued equipment for enhancement in the operation of the department and/or fleet.
● Must have general familiarity with and knowledge of the scope of the LPVEC coverage area for navigational purposes.
● Must be willing to drive in any area and in any weather condition and have basic vehicle knowledge along with the ability to perform tasks to handle minor vehicle maintenance and/or modification tasks.
● Attends work regularly.
● Requires a clean and valid Massachusetts School Bus Driver Certificate and Massachusetts Commercial Driver’s License. (Safe driving practices and a clean driving record are essential.)
● Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
