Transportation Supervisor (One Year Only)

Fairfax County Public Schools•Lorton, VA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises bus driver supervisors, bus drivers, and transportation attendants; arranges student transportation and related school bus maintenance activities for assigned routes within a designated sector of Fairfax County. Assists in developing and updating school bus routes for an assigned sector. Compiles data on a number of students, their home sites, school(s) attended, school bell schedules, street layouts, traffic patterns, assigned drivers' current run schedules, and other relevant factors. Assesses the impact of factors such as patterns of field trips and new program needs. Consults with school administrators to resolve scheduling issues. Designs school bus routes and schedules to ensure adequate services are maintained within the assigned sector. Works cooperatively with other transportation supervisors and staff to design routes covering two or more sectors. Assists in the assignment of buses and bus route schedules and ensures all routes are covered. Adjusts driver assignments, runs, and timing of routes. Requests substitutes, as required. Supervises early/late bus services during inclement weather and other emergencies. Evaluates performance of bus driver supervisors and works with bus driver supervisors to complete bus driver and bus attendant performance evaluations. Counsels employees, as required. Plans, schedules, and assigns drivers to field trips and reviews and verifies field trip vouchers. Maintains bus maintenance database and ensures adherence to the maintenance schedule. Participates in transportation program planning activities. Provides input and recommendations to optimize program effectiveness. Attends IEP/504 meetings to provide input for special transportation services. Works cooperatively with other school personnel to ensure individual transportation accommodations are provided as necessary. May drive a school bus on a regular or reduced route, as necessitated by operational requirements. Performs related duties as required or assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or possession of a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) certificate.
Two (2) years of experience as a school bus driver, some of which shall have been in a supervisory role.
Certification in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the use of an automated external defibrillator.
Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
No convictions of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs within the preceding five years.
No convictions of refusing to take a blood or breath test within the preceding five years.
No convictions of a felony within the preceding five years.
No assignment to any alcohol safety action program or driver alcohol rehabilitation program pursuant to 18.2-271.1 of the Code of Virginia within the preceding five years.
No convictions of two or more moving traffic violations or requirement to attend a driver improvement clinic by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles pursuant to 46.2-498 of the Code of Virginia within the preceding 12 months.
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Class B commercial motor vehicle license with P and S (passenger and school bus) endorsements with air brakes.
Minimum age requirement of 21 years.
Successful completion of the FCPS bus driver training program.
Satisfactory pre-employment physical examination and a completed School Bus Driver's Physician Certificate.
Pass physical examination annually thereafter.
Submit to random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.
Complete the Virginia Board of Education training program on autism spectrum disorders.
Provide a pre-employment school bus driver moral character statement.
Complete the Department of Transportation mandated Drug and Alcohol Suspicion Training for Supervisors within the first 90 days of employment.
Complete the "New Director/Supervisor" class conducted by the Virginia Department of Education within one (1) year of employment.
Knowledge of safe, proper, and courteous motor vehicle operating procedures.
Ability to learn state regulations and laws pertaining to the operation of school buses.
Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse on the two-way radio with passengers, public officials, and the general public.
Ability to read a standard road map and have knowledge of the local street and road system of Fairfax County.
Ability to interact positively with, gain the respect of, and maintain discipline over student passengers to ensure that behavior is controlled and not distractive to safe driving.
Ability to assist special-needs student riders.
Ability to work with attendants in managing all riders.
Ability to read, understand, and carry out oral and written instructions.

Nice To Haves

Two years of college.
Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.

Responsibilities

Supervises bus driver supervisors, bus drivers, and transportation attendants.
Arranges student transportation and related school bus maintenance activities for assigned routes within a designated sector of Fairfax County.
Assists in developing and updating school bus routes for an assigned sector.
Compiles data on students, home sites, schools attended, bell schedules, street layouts, traffic patterns, and driver schedules.
Assesses the impact of factors such as field trips and new program needs.
Consults with school administrators to resolve scheduling issues.
Designs school bus routes and schedules.
Works cooperatively with other transportation supervisors and staff to design routes.
Assists in the assignment of buses and bus route schedules.
Adjusts driver assignments, runs, and timing of routes.
Requests substitutes, as required.
Supervises early/late bus services during inclement weather and other emergencies.
Evaluates performance of bus driver supervisors and works with them to complete bus driver and bus attendant performance evaluations.
Counsels employees, as required.
Plans, schedules, and assigns drivers to field trips and reviews and verifies field trip vouchers.
Maintains bus maintenance database and ensures adherence to the maintenance schedule.
Participates in transportation program planning activities.
Provides input and recommendations to optimize program effectiveness.
Attends IEP/504 meetings to provide input for special transportation services.
Works cooperatively with other school personnel to ensure individual transportation accommodations are provided as necessary.
May drive a school bus on a regular or reduced route, as necessitated by operational requirements.
Performs related duties as required or assigned.