Director of Transportation and Facility Operations

Director of Transportation and Facility Operations                                                                  CLASS CODE: 7902

                                                                                                                                                            225-240 Days

REPORTS TO:  Superintendent

QUALIFICATIONS:  Any combination equivalent to: college-level training in transportation.  Four years experience in transportation activities including at least one year in a lead or supervisory capacity.  Valid Kentucky driver's license.

JOB GOAL:  Organize, plan, direct and implement operations and activities involved in student transportation; communicate with parents, community representatives, local officials and the general public. 

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE REQUIRED:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Laws, rules, regulations and guidelines governing student transportation.
• Policies and procedures concerning time lines and routing of buses.
• Streets and distances involved in routing buses.
• Requirements of a variety of training programs.
• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Basic methods involving budget monitoring and control. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 ABILITY TO:

• Plan and direct training programs.
• Plan and approve transportation routes and bus stops.
• Assure the department meets legal requirements concerning student transportation.
• Maintain current knowledge of program rules, regulations, requirements and restrictions.
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Communicate effectively with those contacted in the course of work within and outside the District.
• Coordinate and disseminate information.
• Prepare and deliver presentations. 

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organize, plan, direct and implement operations and activities involved in student transportation to assure safe and effective transportation services.
• Plan and direct pre-service and in-service training of bus drivers in cooperation with staff development and safety/security units; provide leadership for development of vehicle safety program.
• Plan and approve transportation route and bus stop locations in cooperation with school principals and other school personnel involved.
• Interview driver applicants; recommend drivers for employment and dismissal. 
• Train, assign, direct, review and evaluate work of assigned employees.
• Communicate with parents, community representatives, local officials and the general public; coordinate communications and information and promote positive relationships.
• Receive and resolve issues, concerns and complaints concerning student transportation services; direct to appropriate personnel and monitor resolution.
• Assist with budget preparation as required; monitor and control budget according to established guidelines.
• Prepare required reports and assure the preparation and maintenance of department records; prepare and deliver oral reports as required.
• Demonstrates loyalty and dedication to the purposes and goals of the Public Schools.
• Work with Principals to oversee Custodians.
• Ensure that all school grounds are well maintained.
• Work with district officials to prioritize and coordinate facility improvements.
• Coordinate with athletic officials to ensure that fields and facilities are well maintained.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel. Evaluation will be conducted by the Superintendent.

*Bachelor's Degree needed. Prefer CDL endorsement or will be required to obtain CDL within first 12 months in position.

Salary : $41,471 - $89,552