Director of Student Transportation Services

Washington D.C.•Washington, DC

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About The Position

This position is in The Office of the State Superintendent of Education(OSSE), within the Division of Transportation (DOT). The mission of OSSE as DC's state education agency is to set high standards, build educator and system capacity to meet those standards, expand educational opportunities for all learners with a focus on those underserved and hold everyone accountable for results.â¯DOT is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services that positively support learning opportunities for students with disabilities in the District of Columbia. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all functional teams and areas within the division to ensure the effective and efficient daily operations of the special education student transportation system, including terminal operations, routing and scheduling, facilities and fleet management, customer engagement, audit and compliance and fiscal management. Further, the incumbent interacts regularly with union representatives, Local Education Agencies (LEAs), schools, and other personnel and stakeholders within the District of Columbia. This position works under the broad supervision of the Deputy Superintendent of Operations.

Requirements

Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.
Specialized Experience: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
Examples of specialized experience can include: Direct experience with budget and business plan development, including achieving measurable cost savings. Strong working knowledge of data analysis, data reporting and performance metrics using business management/transportation software. Ability to implement process improvements that reduce costs while maintaining or improving service delivery. Knowledge of contract (vendors) monitoring principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of the Division of Student Transportation, programs, policies, administrative laws, regulations, goals, and objectives.

Nice To Haves

At least five (5) years of relevant work experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of the District of Columbia Government policies and procedures and the collective bargaining agreements.
Ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, contracts, and policies applicable to transportation management.

Responsibilities

The incumbent plans, directs, organizes, and controls the overall transportation plans for DOT.
Provides guidance on internal transportation policies including ensuring compliance with federal and District laws and regulations.
Develops and maintains data systems for the daily tracking, aggregated delivery and services to schools, students, parents, and the community.
Implements and oversees successful rollout and training of new technology systems, including GPS and routingsystems.
Administers federally and locally funded education transportation programs.
Coordinates with local agencies in a timely, effective, and cost-efficient manner and ensures full compliance with all applicable District and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
Implements strategic cost-saving measures and continuous operational efficiencies without compromising safety or service quality, while maximizing timely funding opportunities such as Medicaid reimbursements for eligible services.
Monitors the departmental and office budget submissions and the aspects of federally funded programs.
Performs finance auditing of the student transportation budget.
Negotiates budget funding amounts, timing, and changes with directors and/ or program managers including the reprogramming of funds as needed.
The incumbent develops and provides oversight of safety, regulatory, and compliance functions comparable to the role of OSSE overall within the District.
Monitors and enforces trainings, safety programs and protocols in compliance with state and federal laws.
Collaborates with parents, school administrators, and the community regarding transportation concerns.
Oversees the assurance of motor vehicles to guarantee that students are being transported in vehicles that meet the standards for school buses set forth in the National Standards for School Buses and School Bus Operations.
Develops specifications and oversees contract administration for the purchase or lease, of contracted vehicles.
Coordinates with private transportation for bid specifications and the delivery of services.
Reviews transportation contracts for compliance and completes contractor performance evaluation.