Director of Transportation - 20279405

Clover Park School District•Lakewood, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Administrator for Business Services, this position is responsible for the planning, directing, and administration of all facets of the District’s Transportation Department, including personnel, vehicle and equipment management, and budget preparation and administration. The role ensures the safe, efficient, and economic transportation of students while delivering a high level of customer service. This position directly supervises the Transportation Manager, Shop Manager, Supervisor of Training and Safety, and a secretary. The position is also subject to FHWA drug & alcohol testing.

Requirements

BA in Business, public administration, urban planning, or closely related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible transportation experience, including supervision, routing, scheduling, driving, and maintenance, OR Combination of formal education, training, and experience that demonstrates expertise in transportation and public administration or closely related field.
Knowledge of pupil transportation and routing systems and procedures.
Knowledge of State and Federal regulations relative to transportation and safety standards and procedures.
Knowledge of equipment purchase and acquisition standards and procedures, and ability to anticipate changes in equipment needs.
Skill in obtaining clarifying and exchanging information.
Ability to work under pressure and meet established deadlines.
Ability to organize, prioritize and maintain good follow-through procedures.
Ability to maintain working relationships and communicate effectively to students, employees, and the public in a diverse environment.
Ability to evaluate complex situations, communicates clearly, and reacts logically in emergency situations.
Ability to supervise assigned staff.
Ability to safely operate district assigned vehicle.
May transport students, staff, parents, or other persons.
Knowledge of and experience in managing multi-million dollar budgets.
Ability to participate as a member of a team.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi-cultural, diverse socio-economic setting.
Completion of CWU Pupil Transportation Management Program.
Certified Washington State Driver Trainer.
Must have a valid Washington State commercial driver’s license with school bus endorsement and proof of insurance.
Ability to obtain and maintain access to JBLM in compliance with the REAL ID Act and all applicable installation access requirements.

Nice To Haves

Ten years of School District transportation experience.

Responsibilities

Provides vision, long-term planning, and supervision for the Transportation Department.
Directs the development of safe and efficient bus routes and stops, including special education and McKinney-Vento transportation.
Ensures the planning and development of regular training programs for all transportation employees and maintains a standardized recordkeeping and reporting system for driver training and licensure requirements.
Responsible for the District’s transportation regulations, procedures, training, and compliance.
Works collaboratively with principals on pupil transportation and student conduct rules.
Maintains safety standards in conformance with State and Federal regulations, District policy, and department procedures.
Develops and maintains a program of preventive safety.
In cooperation with the Community Relations Office, develops a public relations program for informing the public about transportation matters.
Ensures safe and courteous operation of District vehicles.
May transport students, staff, parents, and/or other persons.
Administers the completion of all budget and financial records of the Transportation department, including payroll, accounts payable, inventory, and State and Federal reports.
Monitors departmental expenditures for cost effectiveness.
Administers the collective bargaining agreements pertinent to employees of the Transportation department.
Works as a team member in the negotiation process with the classified employees bargaining unit and recommends contractual changes.
Responsible for assessing the District’s transportation delivery services during severe or inclement weather conditions.
Makes recommendations to the Superintendent on modifying the District’s school day.
Oversees the District-owned fleet of cars, trucks, and buses.
Directs the fleet maintenance program, ensuring preventive maintenance schedules are maintained and implemented efficiently and cost-effectively.
Addresses building administrator concerns with fleet maintenance support and evaluates the effectiveness of the fleet maintenance program.
Develops specifications for the acquisition of buses, motor vehicles, and associated equipment.
Plans for and makes recommendations for the timely replacement and disposition of vehicles.
Oversees the District’s federal drug and alcohol program.
Facilitates and coordinates the district’s drug and alcohol screening process.
May transport/accompany employees for drug and alcohol testing.
Oversees the administration of all preliminary reasonable suspicious alcohol testing using District breathalyzer equipment.
Serves as the first line contact for all positive drug and alcohol testing results.
Works with the assigned medical review officer for interruption of results and proper documentation.
Informs District administration with findings and recommendations.
Ensures all employees complete the Medication Notification Form per District drug policy.
Maintains proper log documentation.
Oversees the alcohol breathalyzer technician certification for the District.
Ensures all breathalyzer equipment is calibrated to meet the District’s federal drug and alcohol testing standards.
Recommends the hiring of all transportation department employees.
Ensures completion of all annual performance evaluations.
Supervises training and directs the work of the transportation department personnel.
Disciplines and recommends for disciplinary action or dismissal, as necessary.
Continues professional certification and study.
Uses current knowledge on educational and administrative matters.
Responds positively to suggestions for professional improvement.
Modifies own behavior on the basis of self-appraisal.
Performs other duties as assigned.