Supervisor, Transportation Substitute- Transportation Department

Supervisor, Transportation

Purpose Statement: The job of Supervisor, Transportation is done for the purpose of overseeing the day-to-day operations of student, special education and commercial transportation services; providing in-service training; and supervising assigned personnel. This job reports to Director, Transportation.

Job Description / Essential Elements: Print JOB DESCRIPTION Grossmont Union High School District SUPERVISOR, TRANSPORTATION Purpose Statement: The job of Supervisor, Transportation is done for the purpose of overseeing the day-to-day operations of student, special education and commercial transportation services; providing in-service training; and supervising assigned personnel. This job reports to Director, Transportation Essential Functions:

• Collaborates with site administrators, students, law enforcement representatives, community members, etc. for the purpose of ensuring full communication in order to meet diverse needs and resolve student transportation matters.
• Compiles data from a wide variety of sources (e.g. investigating complaints, transportation budget/expenditures, payroll, etc.) for the purpose of analyzing issues, ensuring compliance with various policies and procedures, and/or monitoring program components.
• Conducts training and safety programs for bus drivers and bus attendants for the purpose of ensuring standard proficiency in the delivery of transportation services.
• Coordinates department activities (e.g. training, schedules, bus routing and dispatching, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining safe and effective department operations and compliance with District, state and federal regulations.
• Directs the implementation of existing and new programs/services (e.g. designing appropriate bus routes, bus schedules, bus driver safety standards, preventive maintenance program, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring programs and services are provided within established timeframes in conformance with all related requirements.
• Maintains a variety of manual and electronic records and/or files (e.g. department manuals, handbooks, reports, investigations, schedules, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing reliable information, and complying with district, state and federal requirements.
• Monitors and supervises busing operations and activities (e.g. provide direction, instruction and corrective suggestions, etc.) for the purpose of providing advice and guidance to staff in order to improve operations.
• Participates in meetings (e.g. staff meetings, IEP meetings, etc.) for the purpose of conveying and gathering information regarding a wide variety of subjects required to carry out administrative responsibilities.
• Performs personnel administrative functions (e.g. recruiting, interviewing, recommending, training, supervising, evaluating, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining necessary staffing, enhancing productivity of staff, and ensuring necessary department/program outcomes are achieved.
• Plans bus routes/schedules and the assignments of routes to drivers and buses for the purpose of meeting student transportation requirements.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. reports, memos, investigations, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written support and/or conveying information.
• Researches a variety of information (e.g. new bus routes, bus schedules, new equipment/materials, bus policies, etc.) for the purpose of developing new programs/services, ensuring compliance with relevant requirements, securing general information for planning, taking appropriate actions, and/or responding to requests.
• Responds to a variety of inquiries for the purpose of identifying the relevant issues and recommending or implementing a plan of action that will efficiently resolve the issue.
• Supports assigned administrator for the purpose of collaborating with administrator in the achievement of department, program and district goals.

Other Functions: Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skills required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating standard office equipment including utilizing pertinent software applications; planning and managing projects; budgeting and financial management; and developing effective working relationships.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; review and interpret highly technical information, write technical materials, and/or speak persuasively to implement desired actions; and analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions. Specific knowledge required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job includes: all state and federal guidelines related to school transportation and vehicle maintenance; personnel processes; pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; education code; and budget management and accounting.

Ability is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a wide variety of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; analyze data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. In working with others, independent problem solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is significant. Specific abilities required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with parents, school personnel and staff; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; flexible to changing conditions; making quick and accurate decisions; dealing with frequent interruptions and changing priorities; maintaining confidentiality; facilitating communication between persons with frequently divergent positions; and ability to read, write and communicate clearly in English.

Responsibility Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives; directing other persons within a department, large work unit, and/or across several small work units; and directing the use of budgeted funds within a work unit. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to significantly impact the Organization's services. Working Environment The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience Job related experience within specialized field is required. Education Bachelors degree in job related area. Required Testing As required for position Certificates & Licenses Valid California Class B Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement Valid School Bus Driver's Certificate Current Medical Certificate CPR/First Aid Certificate Continuing Educ. / Training None Specified Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance; TB Clearance FLSA Status Exempt Salary Grade Supervisors 77 Approval Date 6/15/2006

To be considered for this position, you must individually attach the following items to your completed Edjoin application:

• Certification (Valid School Bus Driver's Certificate)
• Driver's License Copy (Valid California Class B Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement)
• Letter of Introduction
• Letter(s) of Recommendation (3 letters within the last 12 months.)
• Resume

It is important to note, to become an employee of Grossmont Union High School District, there will be a fingerprinting requirement that currently costs $72 (this is an up-front, out-of-pocket cost). Join the GUHSD team! Guided by its core values of caring, collaboration, and innovation, the Grossmont Union High School District exists for empower each GUHSD student to build the best future.