EAST VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 361
JOB
DESCRIPTION
SUPERVISOR OF TRANSPORTATION
REPORT TO: Executive Director of Operations
SUPERVISES: Transportation Staff
SUMMARY OF ASSIGNMENT:
To provide each student, through the safe operation of transportation the opportunity to avail himself /herself of the complete range of curricular and co-curricular activities and material offered by the district’s schools.
ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.
Develop and
administer a transportation program to meet all of the requirements of the
daily instructional program and co-curricular activities.
2.
Coordinate
student transportation activities with school officials, building
principals/activity coordinators, law enforcement agencies and other interest
groups and individuals.
3.
Assist with the
development of school bus specifications which meet the needs of the district
and fully comply with state and federal requirements.
4.
Chair relevant
hearings among district and outside agencies relevant to transportation.
5.
Assist in
investigating, reviewing, and recommending appropriate discipline situations
with transportation staff.
6.
Supervise and
evaluate all transportation staff.
7.
Administer and
supervise staff for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance relative
to transportation.
8.
Maintain inventory
of transportation supplies, automotive equipment, tools and technology.
9.
Maintenance of
all district-owned vehicle equipment and develop plans for preventative maintenance
and needed repair or replacement.
10.
Recommends the
procurement of additional or replacement buses and the disposal of old or
uneconomically repairable units.
11.
Prepare and
update bus routes and schedules for all public schools in the district
including “trips”.
12.
Collect data and
develop all required bus transportation reports. Accomplish all transportation-oriented
reports and insures their submission on a timely basis.
13.
Submit
requisitions for required contractual services and services to repair district equipment
and systems as deemed necessary.
14.
Collect data and
develop all required bus transportation reports. Accomplish all transportation-oriented reports
and insures their submission on a timely basis.
15.
Prepare monthly
payroll and other timely district and state reports with the assistance of the
supervisor or business manager.
a.
Develops
financial projections for the budget in conjunction with the business manger
and supervisor
b.
Responsible for
purchase orders, utilizing district procedures through the business office
c.
Manage cost analysis
for transportation program
16.
Prepare and
administer the transportation budget.
17.
Authorize
purchases in accordance with budgetary limitations and district rules.
18.
Assign work
orders to proper departments and determine the materials and parts necessary to
complete the respective work orders.
19.
Approve and
forward transportation service invoices to business department.
20.
Maintain safety
standards in conformance with state, federal and insurance regulations.
21.
Conduct accident
investigations and supervise accident reporting to appropriate law enforcement
and insurance agencies.
22.
Inform Executive
Director of Operations of program needs and concerns.
23.
Recommend and
establish priorities for the program and district-wide basis.
24.
Ensure compliance
with state code regarding safety, training licensing, registration and
operational permits.
25.
Establish and
maintain a good public relations program designed to promote understanding of
support for the school district transportation program.
26.
Act as liaison
with parents and district staff for complaints and special requests.
27.
Develop
recommendations for future transportation changes, equipment and personnel
needs based on a survey of resident students, distances, and grade levels.
28.
Supervise
warehouse functions.
29.
District driver
review applications and approve training.
30.
Attend labor
management meetings when necessary.
31.
Serve on
negotiations with PSE when requested.
32.
Recommend and
provide training for transportation personnel.
33.
Carry out other
duties as assigned by Superintendent and Executive Director of Operations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1.
Must favorably
pass the Washington State Patrol/FBI background check.
2.
Posses and
maintain a valid class B Washington State driver’s license with passenger
endorsement and Washington State school bus authorization – Type 1.
3.
Must possess or
be eligible for the appropriate certification for this position.
4.
Possess valid
driver’s license, a current health card, and valid first aid card.
5.
Experience with
and understanding of management techniques and organization patterns
6.
Basic knowledge
of affirmative action requirements
7.
Capable of
organizing and projecting information
8.
Ability to
organize work, assign appropriate staff and to prioritize independently
9.
Possess
administrative knowledge sufficient for program
10.
Ability to
complete job analysis, implement, organize and evaluate such to an efficient
end
11.
Possess skill
necessary to evaluate maintenance of equipment and make recommendations for new
purchases
12.
Capable of
developing instructional techniques to achieve management objective
13.
Availability on
an emergency, call-out basis
14.
School bus driver
trainer certified
TERMS
OF EMPLOYMENT:
Position above is 260 days per
year. The salary range is DOE plus
benefits. This position is
non-represented position.
SALARY
SCHEDULE:
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP
3 STEP
4 STEP 5
$64,000 $65,920 $67,899 $69,935 $72,033