Director of Transportation

Garden Grove Unified School District • Garden Grove, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general administrative direction, this role plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the district's transportation program, including vehicle maintenance and repair. The position is open to the general public and district employees, and the resulting eligibility list will be valid for six months. Applications are accepted online only.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Five years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of a California school bus transportation program with a fleet of 50 buses or more.
• At least two years of experience working in a management capacity.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance rate.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of related supervisory experience working with school districts may be substituted for the managerial experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field is desirable.
• A valid School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate with no limitations issued by the California Department of Education Office of Student Transportation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Directs, oversees, and coordinates transportation operations, dispatch, driver training and safety, and maintenance and repair of school buses, vehicles, and other automotive equipment.
• Oversees and ensures compliance with transportation and safety codes, regulations, laws, and other related matters.
• Oversees the development and coordination of school bus routes and schedules.
• Directs the development of special education bus support plans including behavior, health, and evacuation components, and oversees contracted vendors; collaborates with the District’s special education department.
• Oversees and analyzes fleet maintenance and operations needs to establish standards for effective preventive maintenance programs; directs the proper maintenance of buses and vehicles.
• Reviews, monitors, and audits accident investigations to ensure they are documented and files are maintained in compliance with law.
• Oversees the coordination of city employees, other agencies, and district administrators in providing safe walking routes to school.
• Administers the school bus safety and evacuation program.
• Participates in the budget planning process for the department; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data; controls and authorizes expenditure in accordance with established limitations; reviews and recommends departmental personnel needs.
• Directs and prepares bids and reports for the purchase of equipment, vehicles, buses, and other related items.
• Reviews transportation-related grants to determine eligibility and feasibility of implementation; prepares information and data required for grants.
• Develops and directs the preparation and presentation of narrative and statistical reports; creates documents such as letters, bulletins, or manuals.
• Prepares and delivers written and oral presentations as requested.
• Communicates and/or coordinates with site administrators, staff, parents, and the community in resolving transportation-related issues and conflicts.
• Trains, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Establishes and maintains liaison with vendors, contractors, school district administrators, and federal, state and local officials relative to the transportation program.

Benefits

• Up to 22 paid vacation days per year
• Up to 14 paid holidays per year
• Up to 12 sick leave days per year with unlimited accumulation
• Social Security coverage
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance for the employee (for those employed 30 hours or more a week)
• Life Insurance for the employee (for those employed 30 hours or more a week)
• Generous Retirement Plan (CalPERS) (for those employed 30 hours or more a week)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED