Coordinator, Transportation (South)

Fulton Schools•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides leadership and coordination for planning, implementation, and assessment of the transportation system for the District. This role is crucial for ensuring a safe and efficient transportation system that meets the daily instructional program and extracurricular activity needs for all eligible students, while adhering to all state and local policies and regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, or related field or Equivalent experience (8 years - 2 years of similar work level experience = 1 year of college); A combination of experience and education may be used to meet the Bachelors Degree requirement
Minimum of 7 years of experience in the transportation field required
Knowledge of procedures of transportation operations, safety, organization requirements and governmental regulations dealing with transportation
Ability to make public presentations
Ability to supervise and work effectively with departmental personnel
Good decision-making and problem solving skills
Ability to develop implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent organizational and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in a similar role preferred
Supervisor certification earned through National Association for Pupil Transporation (NAPT) may be considered

Responsibilities

Assists in coordinating a safe and efficient transportation system which meets all the requirements of the daily instructional program and extracurricular activities for all eligible students
Assists in the development, coordination and administration of all phases of pupil transportation in order to ensure compliance with State Department of Education policies, Local Board policies, Local administrative procedures, and State laws and regulations
Evaluates and modifies unsafe bus stops
Assists in recruiting, training, and supervising supervisors, assistant supervisors, certified instructors, bus drivers, dispatchers, and shop and office personnel
Assists in maintaining all District-owned equipment and developing plans for preventive maintenance
Assists in administering the transportation budget
Takes an active role in coordinating transportation policies and procedures with individual schools
Assists in investigating and evaluating all accidents involving county owned vehicles
Develops and coordinates implementation of a program of preventive safety
Assists in solving discipline problems on school buses
Assists in development and presentation of all safety workshops and safety meetings
Takes an active role in safety education programs presented at individual schools
Assists in assuring that department conforms with all State laws and regulations regarding school transportation
Participates actively in departmental leadership and provides input for ongoing in-services training for supervisory personnel
Assists in determining student eligibility for bus transportation
Completes and dispatches appropriate reports; Assists in submitting all reports required by State authorities
Acts as liaison with parents for complaints and special requests Informs patrons about routes, schedules, and county policies as questions arise
Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator