Transportation Operations Manager

Transportation Operations ManagerThe Transportation Operations Manager is responsible for managing the district's in-house drivers, monitors, and trainers to ensure safe and efficient transportation is provided for all students.Required Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a job related area or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be acceptedThree years of experience in transportation operations management with either a school district, school bus contractor; or similar/equivalent program administration experienceTwo years of supervisory experience, including managing recruitment, hiring, discipline, and performanceRequired Skills & Abilities:Excellent knowledge of Federal, State, Local pupil transportation regulationsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with drivers, monitors, and administrationStrong team, group facilitation, and customer service skillsHighly organized and efficient in record keeping, scheduling, communication plans, and meeting deadlinesEnthusiastic, adapts well to different situations, dependable, with the ability to work in a self-directed manner with a diverse group of families, colleagues, and community partnersProven ability to manage and prioritize daily work to achieve desired resultsDemonstrated skills to work independently and manage multiple responsibilitiesDemonstrated ability to work collaboratively and handle conflictStrong background in the use of technology; including Google products and HR/Payroll/Finance programsExperience working in a collective bargaining unit environmentExperience with writing manuals and handbooksExperience with vehicle GPS tracking systems and reportingPreferred Qualifications:Experience with computerized routing systemsCDL Class B Driver's License with School Bus and Passenger endorsementsResponsibilities:Manage and coordinate the transportation of students to ensure the District is in compliance with Federal, State, Local regulations and District Policies and ProceduresSupervises and monitors daily work direction, conduct, and performance of district drivers and monitorsMonitors work assignments, tracking attendance and punctuality of assigned employees, and approves/denies routine time offAnalyzes, monitors and approves payroll records weeklyOversees the training program for all in-house drivers and monitors, including effective student management strategiesEvaluates labor needs and determines effective strategies to attract qualified candidates and interviews, selects, and initiates candidates into the hiring and training processResponds to calls from parents, school administrators, and the general public in a respectful and responsive manner, and explains applicable laws and rules to attempt to resolve specific problems whenever possibleConducts reviews for employees to determine progress, areas of improvement and field general questions they haveCommunicates with HR to monitor the progress of leaves and injuries to determine workability of employeesInstructs employees in departmental policy and procedures, provides guidance on how to respond to unusual and/or difficult situations; provides feedback to drivers to correct inappropriate actions and takes disciplinary action as requiredSupervises the drug and alcohol testing program as required by federal regulationsGathers and maintains information necessary for internal and external transportation reporting as neededCoordinates with school administrators regarding student discipline related problemsAssists the Safety Coordinator with the evaluation of school sites, bus routes and student bus stops for efficiency and safetyCoordinates with designated staff, supervisor, drivers, and monitors in student management, investigate problems of student discipline, property damage, complaints, and implement solutionsConducts fact-finding interviews in cooperation with school staff regarding parent, student, and driver/monitor concerns/complaintsRecruit, hire, evaluate, promote, coach, discipline and terminate staff as requiredAssists in the ongoing evaluation of the Transportation Department and participates in continuous improvement initiativesRepresents the district Transportation Department at various meetings and seminars as directed by the department supervisorMaintains active membership(s) in relevant professional organization(s)Other duties as assignedIndependent School District No, 622, North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale, does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity. ISD 622 is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.