Manager, Transportation Area (Schedule 10Hr / 4 Days A Week)

Orange County Public Schools • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

To assist in providing safe, efficient and professional transportation services for OCPS students.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Business Management, Public Administration or related field; or any equivalent combination of related education, training and/or experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential job functions.
• Three (3) years of experience in transportation operations or related transportation field required.
• Must maintain a valid Florida driver’s license.
• Knowledge of all facets of transportation operations management with leadership and management ability; skill in application of principles of personnel supervision; effective oral and written communication skills; knowledge of computer systems; ability to apply principles of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) in daily activities; knowledge of applicable county, state and federal transportation regulations; ability to conduct accident investigations; skill in preparation of routine correspondence in support of transportation services.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience in management or supervisory positions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the management of all operations within the unit consistent with district strategic plan and district expected ends/results as defined by departmental scorecards.
• With and through staff, develop plans and identify expected outcomes/results for each key performance indicator (KPI) of the unit.
• Coach and/or mentor all subordinates, especially new employees; inspire trust and respect.
• Take responsibility for direction of bus operators, bus monitors, section leaders, and support service clerks in accomplishment of daily assignments.
• Counsel employees that are not meeting performance expectations.
• Interview, counsel, evaluate and recommend employment and termination of bus operators and monitors.
• Ensure all bus operators and bus monitors comply with applicable county, state, FDOE, DOT, school board policies, statutes and directives.
• Physically inspect a random sampling of buses for pre/post trip inspection compliance weekly.
• Physically inspect a random sampling of buses for cleanliness compliance weekly.
• Coordinate with administrators, principals, parents and students, as well as bus operators and bus monitors, to improve safety and quality of transportation services.
• Visit assigned schools during arrivals and dismissals, weekly at minimum.
• Oversee compliance of bus route schedules, bus operator efficiency and recommend changes as deemed necessary.
• Perform 24-hour on-call response support for entire Transportation Services section to handle emergencies and unusual situations for OCPS and other visiting school district vehicles as required. Will perform, at minimum four weeks, on-call duties after normal business hours.
• Must be accessible by cell phone when on-duty and on-call.
• Ensure all bus operators comply with FDOE physical examination and annual dexterity test requirements.
• Prepare and ensure accuracy and accountability of FEFP and other mandatory reports.
• Conduct and coordinate instructional training sessions for bus monitors and bus operators to meet all federal, state and county transportation statutes.
• Perform mediation with union representatives for level I and II grievances.
• Serve as liaison with school officials, law enforcement personnel or district staff for incidents of vandalism, assaults, child neglect/abuse, drug/alcohol abuse or vehicular accidents.
• Respond to all school bus crashes/incidents.
• Collect required information at school bus crashes/incidents, including video (if available).
• Perform miscellaneous supervisory duties including records management, office management, investigations, budgeting and public relations support.
• Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to all HRMD guidelines and the district’s instructional initiatives.
• Follow the district’s policies and procedures as related to fixed assets.
• Develop leadership in subordinates and inspires trust and respect.
• Responsible for keeping up to date on current technology being used by OCPS. With the support of the district, attend training to ensure skill level in various technologies is at the level required to perform in current position.
• Responsible for maintaining timely and accurate information and accountable for the quality of information maintained by those they supervise.
• ∗ Responsible for self-development and keeping up to date on current research, trends and best practices relevant to the area of responsibility.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the supervisor.
• Essential Performance Responsibilities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager