Regional Transportation Manager - IDEA Austin (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Austin, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regional Transport Manager (RTM) is responsible for the effective management of school bus transportation operations and performance reviews of a pre-determined number of campus transportation managers. In this capacity, the RTM will administer the direction and control of all personnel, assets, and student riders assigned to regional transportation operations. Additionally, the RTM will perform management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations. The RTM will also ensure that the campus transportation operations are managed in the most effective manner, this includes the proactive management of maintenance vendors, their performance and cost to the department, and the planning and scheduling of school buses within region to maximize vehicle utilization and capacity while minimizing non-productive down time and excessive overtime while complying with federal, state and local regulatory entities.

Requirements

BA is required, or in place of a degree, 8+ years of relevant experience.
At least three years of experience in a finance and/or data analyst related field.
At least five years of progressive experience in employee hiring, screening and development.
At least five years of progressive experience in Transportation Operations (Planning, scheduling and dispatching).
At least 1 year experience with school bus transportation.
Excellent communication skills both oral and written.
Strong work ethic with personal drive for success exemplifying “whatever it takes” attitude.
Ability to work with schedules and deadlines as required, in a timely manner.
Excellent organizational skills.
Strong financial analytical skills particularly in cost control.
Excellent Microsoft Outlook, Project, Excel, Word and Power Point skills.

Nice To Haves

Spanish Bilingual Strongly Preferred

Responsibilities

Administer the direction and control of all personnel, assets, and student riders assigned to regional transportation operations.
Perform management functions of staff selection, development, discipline, performance reviews and/or terminations.
Ensure campus transportation operations are managed in the most effective manner.
Proactively manage maintenance vendors, their performance and cost to the department.
Plan and schedule school buses within region to maximize vehicle utilization and capacity while minimizing non-productive down time and excessive overtime.
Comply with federal, state and local regulatory entities.
Develop records management processes and policies.
Identify areas to increase efficiency and automation of processes.
Create and maintain automated data processes.
Identify, evaluate and implement external services and tools to support data validation.
Produce and track key performance indicators.
Develop and support reporting processes.
Monitor and audit data quality.
Liaise with internal and external clients to fully understand data content.
Design and carry out surveys and analyses survey data.
Create data dashboards, graphs and visualizations.
Establish efficient transportation solutions for new and existing campuses.
Coordinate among other headquarter auxiliary departments to ensure alignment in metrics for assessing success the overall BOY experience.
Assess root cause of financial variance; establish actions to mitigate/recover.
Educate / align regional team on financial and operational performance metrics.
Coordinate with the Finance and Procurement Manager to develop trainings on operational efficiencies and best practices for campus Transportation managers throughout the academic year.
Monitor the Transportation Performance Tracker (monthly) and identify opportunities to decrease expenses and increase reclassified revenue.
Manage processes to ensure organizational goals and objectives are met including full oversight on all operational areas of the Department’s Budget.
Improve the operational systems, processes and policies to ensure the consistent and on time arrival of school buses to the campus.
Lead and influence across multiple levels throughout the organization.
Conduct semi-annual campus audits to ensure alignment to state guidelines and compliance.
Participate in the developing and improvement of recruitment tools (screening exercises, interviewing protocol) to screen and hire Transportation Managers and Bus Driver applicants.
Assist in the improvement of the onboarding process for Transportation HQ and Campus Managers; participate in the customization of the experience as needed.
Review departmental job satisfaction survey results and develop strategies for continuous improvement.
Write departmental policies and procedures, with operational context, that align with IDEA’s Human Resources and DOT compliance.
Ensure all Campus Transportation Managers adhere to all applicable organization, local, state and federal rules, regulations and operating procedures.
Enforce safety policies and procedures and make decisions in collaboration with the HR business partner regarding appropriate discipline for infractions.
Assist in creating, maintaining and communicating safety related policies and procedures, as well as ensuring that they are followed.
Investigate accidents, injuries or illnesses occur in the workplace, and enlist assistance from other supervisory personnel or outside consultants if necessary.

Benefits

Majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan covered.
Majority of costs subsidized for a spouse/domestic partner and children for medical plan.
Up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child (Paid Family Leave).
Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year (Tuition Reimbursement).
5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year (Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health).
Unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling (Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health).
Other work-life services available at no cost.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Relocation allowance may be offered.