Iterim - Supervisor - Transportation - 20279421

Clover Park School District • Lakewood, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, the Transportation Supervisor supervises and coordinates the department’s daily operations to ensure safe and efficient student transportation. The role assists the Director with day-to-day staff supervision and assumes responsibility for all transportation department functions when the Director is absent. The position is interim, expected to end June 30, 2027, although the assignment may conclude earlier based on district needs. It is subject to mandated federal drug and alcohol testing and is classified as exempt and non-bargaining.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree and/or CWU Transportation Management Certification.
• Four years of transportation experience, including route planning and equipment management.
• Two years of successful supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of safety standards, laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to student transportation.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Ability to maintain confidential materials and information and to read and interpret maps.
• Skill in managing crisis situations, resolving conflicts, and defusing volatile situations.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Knowledge of accounting and budgetary principles and practices.
• Ability to observe, monitor, and evaluate employee performance and knowledge of investigative procedures.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines or priorities.
• Sound decision-making skills.
• Proficient knowledge and experience operating a personal computer and word-processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation applications.
• Knowledge of the community’s diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of insurance.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement.
• Department of Transportation Physical Card.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Ability to obtain and maintain JBLM access in compliance with the REAL ID Act and applicable installation access requirements.
• Employment is conditional on completing a Washington State Patrol and FBI fingerprint background check before the first day of employment; associated fees are the employee’s responsibility.
• Ability to travel between sites and lift 60 pounds.
• Ability to talk, use fingers, hands, and arms, listen carefully, focus while filtering out normal office noise, and operate a computer keyboard.
• Ability to sustain substantial visual concentration while using a visual display terminal and to maintain precision and accuracy amid frequent interruptions.
• Ability to drive a variety of vehicles, such as buses and vans.
• The role frequently requires significant extra, non-compensated time to meet multiple demands beyond a full workload.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• School district experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Transportation and assume responsibility for all transportation department functions in the Director’s absence.
• Supervise and assist with planning and developing WAC-compliant bus routes and schedules for regular education, special education, summer school, and field trips; monitor routes and coordinate exceptions with school administrators and staff.
• Establish student bus assignments with program directors, considering individual student needs and budgetary impact.
• Supervise daily transportation operations and evaluate, counsel, and provide direction to assigned staff.
• Recommend hiring, assignment, discipline, and termination actions to the Director; maintain attendance reports and personnel records.
• Oversee route bid postings and assign trips to drivers according to established procedures.
• Coordinate preventative and unscheduled bus maintenance with the mechanic specialist.
• Conduct road checks for weather conditions and hazards, monitor bus stops for safety and accessibility, and brief drivers on non-routine conditions.
• Investigate student misconduct on buses, administer discipline according to District policies, coordinate with relevant parties to resolve incidents, and maintain confidential incident records.
• Work with the Supervisor of Safety and Training on direction and maintenance of transportation employees and the student management program.
• Investigate accidents and complaints, coordinate and implement emergency procedures, and document events and allegations.
• Follow applicable federal and District drug and alcohol testing procedures.
• Assist with development, implementation, and monitoring of the transportation budget; manage services and expenditures and maintain accurate budget transaction records.
• Maintain positive public relations with District staff and patrons; attend District and community meetings as needed and resolve or refer concerns.
• Provide information about routes, stops, schedules, loads, safety, and transportation rules and regulations.
• Explain transportation policies, practices, and services to staff, students, and parents, using sound judgment when handling sensitive issues.
• Operate District vehicles safely and courteously and, when needed, transport students, staff, parents, or others.
• Continue professional certification and study, respond to suggestions for professional improvement, and modify behavior based on self-appraisal.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Medical insurance for eligible employees.
• Dental insurance for eligible employees.
• Vision insurance for eligible employees.
• Long-term disability insurance for eligible employees.
• Basic life insurance for eligible employees.
• Eligible employees are required to participate in the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems plan.
• Eligible employees may participate in tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree