TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS CONSULTANT, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Job Description and Duties Under direction, incumbents research, develop, and revise curriculum and training activities related to bus and farm labor vehicle drivers and driver instructors; provide instruction in classroom and behind-the-wheel teaching methodology relating to passenger management, safe driving skills, defensive driving, vehicle inspection and maintenance, transportation of passengers with special needs, and current passenger transportation laws and regulations of the California Highway Patrol, the Department of Motor Vehicles, and the California Department of Education (CDE); provide guidance to transportation programs in the research and development of new instructional materials and courses, and in revising existing course outlines and lesson plans; provide consultation and advise to education and transportation administrators in planning improvements to passenger transportation programs and in developing new driver training programs; review and maintain records on driver instructors; investigate complaints of improper conduct or violation of departmental policy, law, or regulation, and as necessary, recommend appropriate administrative action; interpret laws, guidelines, and regulations relating to passenger transportation; represent the CDE on various panels and committees; participate as a presenter, moderator, or panelist in state and national conferences and workshops related to passenger transportation issues; analyze state and federal legislation for program impact and/or compliance; may provide testimony before legislative committees of the state and federal government; and perform other related tasks. Working Conditions IN OFFICE POSITION. This position is headquartered in Sacramento and requires the incumbent to report to the office five days a week. This position is not eligible for telework. Minimum Requirements Valid California Drivers License (CDL) with applicable endorsements and restrictions; provide CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions on application. Applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. New to California State service applicants without list eligibility must take the exam for this classification. Desirable Qualifications Principles, concepts, and methods of managing a passenger transportation program. Passenger transportation laws and regulations of the California Highway Patrol (CHP), the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the California Department of Education (CDE). Classroom and behind-the-wheel instructional teaching techniques. Ability to present technical or complex information to a variety of audiences, adjusting the presentation to fit the specific audience, and explaining concepts appropriately. Demonstrated effective instructional methods and skills in the classroom and behind-the-wheel. Benefits Medical benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance. Paid holidays: 11 paid state holidays, 1 personal paid holiday, and 2 professional development days. 401(k) and 457(b) Plans (Savings Plus). The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place; any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of California