Sr Operations Supervisor, Transportation

BCPS•Middle River, MD

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, and supervises student bus transportation within a designated geographic area. Oversees the transportation program for general education and special education, as well as trips within the assigned area. Supervises, trains, and evaluates school bus drivers, attendants, routing assistants, dispatchers, and field representatives. Prepares and schedules routes and performs other duties as assigned. The role includes maintaining safe, efficient, and compliant routes and stops; communicating with families, school staff, public agencies, and community stakeholders; overseeing employee payroll and professional learning; and investigating accidents involving students or transportation equipment. The supervisor also supports responses to hazardous road and weather conditions, emergency evacuations, early-childhood transportation safety, and special County and Board events.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Seven years of experience in transportation, including two years at the supervisory level; other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience may be considered.
Valid Class C Maryland driver’s license or equivalent.
Thorough knowledge of school transportation principles and practices, bus route preparation and scheduling, and federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing school bus transportation.
Knowledge and skill in using personal computers and office software packages.
Skill in conducting and administering transportation activities and preparing reports.
Effective communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, school administrators, coworkers, and others.
Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise student bus transportation within a designated geographic area and supervise drivers, attendants, dispatchers, and other staff.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to walk to bus stops and along walking paths, carry weights up to 50 pounds, and travel to sites throughout Baltimore County to investigate transportation issues.
As Essential-As-Needed Personnel, must work when schools or offices are closed during adverse weather or other emergencies when contacted and directed to do so.
May be required to work beyond normally scheduled hours with little or no advance notice.

Nice To Haves

Valid commercial Maryland driver’s license (CDL) or equivalent is preferred.
Possession of a valid commercial Class B Maryland driver’s license or equivalent within six months of hire is strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Supervise school bus drivers, attendants, routing assistants, the area dispatcher, and field representatives serving schools in the assigned geographic area, with a focus on continuous improvement.
Plan, assign, coordinate, and review employee work, and conduct performance evaluations.
Prepare and maintain school bus routes; review bus stops, walking routes, and bridge and railroad crossings annually.
Design and implement new bus routes and safe student walkways, and continually analyze routes and stops for safety, efficiency, and compliance.
Continually review areas without transportation service for safety.
Communicate with parents, school personnel, central office staff, insurance companies, attorneys, elected officials, media representatives, community organizations, and others about transportation issues.
Meet with school administrators to ensure safe and efficient transportation operations.
Identify, prepare, and analyze reports and data to inform safe and efficient daily operations and continuous improvement.
Oversee payroll for assigned employees.
Administer the area alcohol and drug-testing program at the direction of the Business Manager.
Develop and administer professional in-service programs in compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines; identify and administer professional learning for transportation staff.
Respond to, investigate, and document vehicular and pedestrian accidents involving students and BCPS equipment; coordinate the Maryland State Department of Education accident review process for determining preventability.
Assist in assessing road and weather conditions and recommend whether schools should open or close due to hazardous conditions.
Assist in the Emergency Operation Center with the County evacuation plan for natural and man-made disasters.
Coordinate and implement the Pre K/K transportation safety program.
Supervise transportation for special County- and Board-sponsored events.
Organize and attend committee meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical plan options
Dental plans
Vision plans
Life insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Disability coverage
403(b) and 457 plans
Paid holidays
Sick days
Personal business days
Bereavement days
Flexible leave options, including FMLA, sick bank, and Board-approved leaves
Position may be eligible for a relocation bonus, extra-duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement
Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System