Director of Transportation

POSITION SUMMARY Plans, coordinates, manages, and directs the operations and activities of the Marana Unified School District’s Transportation Department; plans and develops route schedules; administers the fleet maintenance function; oversees driver training programs; responds to transportation inquiries and concerns; and supervises assigned personnel. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Oversees and coordinates departmental operations including administration, dispatch, fleet maintenance, and driver training programs Establishes and leads a safety program that prioritizes operational safety for all department personnel Ensures the delivery of quality student transportation services throughout the District in accordance with applicable Federal and State regulations and safety standards With the Assistant Superintendent of Operations, develops and implements departmental policies and procedures; implements changes necessary to improve customer service and operational efficiency With the Assistant Superintendent of Operations, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; ensures staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety practices Oversees and administers the District’s Driver Training Program; ensures Bus Drivers maintain mandatory certification requirements Supervises the Department’s fleet maintenance activities including coordinating bus safety inspections and liaising with outside service providers Directs the planning and testing of alternative route schedules, dispatch systems, and/or other departmental technology Responds to transportation related inquiries and concerns from parents, drivers, attendants, mechanics, dispatchers, and/or other District personnel Participates in the development and implementation of the departmental budget; monitors and authorizes expenditures; prepares equipment specifications and tracks open purchase orders Prepares and maintains a variety of departmental records, reports, and documentation, and ensures State reports to ADE are on time and accurate Provide input and assistance in determining school attendance boundaries and bell times as needed Performs other duties as assigned or required MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Required knowledge of: Principles and practices of transportation administration. Student transportation routing and dispatch principles. Arizona Minimum Standards for School Bus Operation. Vehicle maintenance programs and administration processes. Required Knowledge of (continued): Processes for preparing and administering budgets. Supervisory principles, practices, and methods. Required Skill in: Directing and coordinating the District’s Transportation Department operations. Conducting frequent safety briefings and coordinating corrective measures where needed Ensuring the delivery of quality transportation services to District students. Monitoring and maintaining compliance with transportation regulations and standards. Overseeing fleet maintenance and driver training programs. Administering budgets and monitoring expenditure. Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority. Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field, and five years experience directing student transportation operations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Licenses and Certifications: Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License. Obtain and maintain a Class B CDL and an Arizona School Bus Driver Certification (Preferred) Salary: $77,935.00-$84,361.00 12 Month Contracted Exempt Position EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin, is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons. #J-18808-Ljbffr