Supervisor, Transportation

Provides leadership and supervisory assistance in the overall direction and administration of the Transportation Department Supervises school bus operators and operations of designated bus routes in the District Coordinates the initial routing procedures for regular transportation, including realignment, adjustment, and continuous maintenance activities Routes special buses to service students in the various area of exceptionalities Conducts survey designs as required by State Department of Education for fund allocations Inspects the road conditions on bus routes and stops periodically, and makes follow-up recommendations for corrections to any issues that may be found Observes buses during routes Investigates accidents involving county vehicles and submits written reports and recommendations to effectively deal with related problems Provides a comprehensive training program for bus operators, including safety workshops and instruction in the use and handling of all department vehicles Takes an active role in coordinating transportation policies and procedures with individual schools Travels to schools to help resolve student discipline or driver-related problems Informs Executive Director, Operations and Coordinator regarding irregular situations in the department Assists in recruiting, training, and supervising assistant supervisors, certified instructors, dispatchers, bus drivers and transportation assistants Demonstrates a thorough understanding of the school bus road-e-o concept and supports its use as an instructional tool Conducts periodic personal inspections of department vehicles Coordinates efforts to secure bus-drivers Takes an active role in educating students on school bus safety procedures Functions as a bus driver as needed Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator Required Education Associate's Degree in A related field or equivalent experience (2 years of industry experience = 1 year of college) A combination of experience and education may be used to meet the AssociateâÂÂs Degree requirement or In lieu of degree, Supervisor certification earned through National Association for Pupil transportation (NAPT) may be considered Certification/Licensure Valid CDL license with S and P endorsements required Must be able to successfully pass State Bus Driver Annual Physical Exam Experience Qualifications Minimum 2 years supervisory and/or administrative experience preferably in transportation, and 3 years of related pupil transportation experience required. Computerized routing experience is a plus Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Ability to supervise and work effectively with departmental personnel Good decision-making and problem solving skills Excellent communication skills both written and verbal Excellent organizational and leadership skills Working Conditions Normal office and school environment May require exposure to extreme heat/cold Physical Demands Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment May have to lift 50lbs or more if need arises to drive a bus It is the policy of the Fulton County School System not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service. If you wish to make a complaint or request accommodation or modification due to discrimination in any program, activity, or service, contact Compliance Coordinator Gonzalo LaCava, 6201 Powers Ferry Rd, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30339, or phone View phone number on click.appcast.io.TTY View phone number on click.appcast.io. Fulton County Schools - 6201 Powers Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30339 - View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr