Safety Training Officer 12845-2025

Vancouver Public Schools•Vancouver, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a temporary assignment with an anticipated end date of March 31, 2027. The Fair Labor Standards Act Status is Non-Exempt. Vancouver Public Schools (VPS) reviews all applications and invites the most qualified candidates to interview. The selection process includes confidential reference checks and a criminal background investigation. Resumes should detail education, relevant experience, and skills. All district employees are encouraged to review their personnel files for supporting documentation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Five years of experience as a School Bus Driver Trainer.
Possess or obtain CWU Pupil Transportation Management Program Certificate within four years of acquiring the position.
Ability to work independently and possess strong organizational skills.
Possess a valid Washington State Driver’s Class A or B, P1S Commercial Driver’s License and maintain and meet all qualifications in WAC 392-144.
Maintain a Washington State School Bus Driver’s Certificate.
Current certification as a school bus driver trainer in the State of Washington and must maintain this certification.
Possess good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to coordinate/schedule yearly driver recertification courses.
Ability to remain current on all safety procedures, regulations and laws.
Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Gmail, Synergy Student Data Systems, GPS and Google Documents.
Proficient with computers to maintain, track, and analyze data.
Have the ability to manage reporting, documenting, and tracking.
Supervisory experience and/or demonstrated leadership ability.
Ability to sustain poise and confidence in managing emotional and difficult situations.
Ability to properly prepare paperwork necessary for driver certification in WAC 392-144-102.
Ability to communicate with a variety of people, in person, in written form and over the phone.
Ability to communicate readily and effectively with district wide staff, parents, and community.
Ability to effectively develop and conduct workshops and classroom training.
Ability to carry out on-scene accident investigations including visual observation, listening to witnesses, and identification of possible dangerous situations.
Ability to move around the office and transportation complex in order to deal with emergencies.

Nice To Haves

Possess or obtain CWU Pupil Transportation Management Program Certificate within four years of acquiring the position.

Responsibilities

Administer OSPI certifications for all drivers in the online system, as well as the department system.
Assist in monitoring all regular bus routes, schedules and stops for safety requirements.
Assist Transportation Supervisor with weather and road conditions as needed.
Assist, implement, and train new safety technology in the Transportation Department.
Coordinate and schedule annual pre-trip assessments and on-the-road assessments of all sub bus drivers and regular drivers annually with Driver Trainers.
Coordinate and schedule meetings for the accident review committee.
Coordinate student management functions.
Coordinate with Human Resources to screen, organize, and interview applicants for the position of school bus driver and transportation bus support.
Create, maintain, print and distribute department forms, documents, and spreadsheets as needed.
Develop and conduct workshops and classroom training.
Drive a school bus route at any time in emergency situations.
Evaluate the safety and installation of wheelchairs and infant car seats used in buses.
Evaluate school bus stops and loading areas at schools for safety.
Help to administer the Transportation Safety Program.
Investigate damages caused to buses with photos and necessary paperwork to insurance companies.
Mentor drivers and assist with student management and problem-solving various situations.
Perform other tasks and assume other responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Plan, coordinate and conduct entry level classroom trainings.
Possess knowledge and ability to train employees on use of school bus communication devices.
Possess knowledge and ability to use GPS systems and software.
Possess knowledge and ability to operate and train for use of the digital video systems.
Prepare and assist with driver performance evaluations, conducting driving performance counseling, and daily route driving evaluations.
Provide recommendations and conduct remedial driver training.
Process student incident reports.
Recommend addition or deletion of bus stops as needed.
Resolve parent complaints regarding drivers or bus issues by corresponding with principals, associate-principals, security personnel at all schools.
Supervise and assist in conducting student emergency evacuation drills.
Supervise and evaluate Behind-the-Wheel Training staff.
Train others in on-scene accident investigations.
Conduct and instruct classroom, on-road instruction, and guidance in obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License.
Conduct on-scene accident investigations including visual observation, listening to witnesses, and identification of possible dangerous situations.
Maintain training records and certifications for all drivers.
Schedule, Coordinate and maintain all pertinent paperwork for the Federal drug testing program, involving CDL drivers.