Manager, Transportation Routing

Richmond Public Schools • Richmond, VA

395d • $64,940 - $99,871

About The Position

The Transportation Routing Manager at Richmond Public Schools is responsible for overseeing the planning and coordination of pupil transportation routes and schedules. This role ensures compliance with safety guidelines, district policies, and federal/state regulations while leading a team of routing staff. The manager optimizes transportation efficiency and serves as a key point of contact for stakeholders, maintaining data accuracy and generating reports to support transportation operations.

Requirements

• Associate's degree preferred.
• At least three years of supervisory experience managing a team.
• Comprehensive knowledge in pupil transportation or related transportation management in an urban public school system preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet multiple deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel applications, internet, and email applications required.
• Efficient in the use of Tyler Technology Traversa Software preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pupil transportation management in an urban public school system.

Responsibilities

• Train, manage, and support routing staff responsible for designing and managing school bus routes.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and manage scheduling and timekeeping of direct reports.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to secure reliable transportation vendors and services.
• Analyze and adjust routes for efficiency based on various factors such as student enrollment and road closures.
• Provide stakeholders with updated stop information and route sheets as changes occur.
• Coordinate with IT to verify student data and maintain routing records and maps.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local transportation regulations.
• Serve as a contact for vendors, school staff, parents, and guardians regarding routes and schedules.
• Provide training on route management software as needed.
• Generate reports on transportation costs, student ridership, and other metrics.
• Oversee the tabulation of mileage and student count data for submission to the Virginia Department of Education.
• Process bus stop and field trip requests in a timely manner.
• Engage in professional growth by staying current with literature and research findings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Associate degree