Supervisory Terminal Management Specialist

Supervisory Terminal Management Specialist This position is located in the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE), Division of Student Transportation (DOT). OSSE’s Student Transportation Division provides operations, planning, design, and transportation services for students, schools and associated facilities. The primary goal of OSSE’s Transportation Division is to ensure that students have safe and efficient transportation services for special needs students. The Supervisory Terminal Management Specialist (STMS) aides the Deputy Terminal Manager and Terminal Manager in supervising and coordinating all aspects for bus operations that pertain to the terminals. They are responsible for coordinating the training and development of terminal staff. They work as the terminal manager in their absence. The position requires the individual to assist the terminal manager in all administrative and operational duties. Duties and Responsibilities The incumbent will supervise and evaluate terminal staff and activities in accordance with OSSE’s mission and goal. Monitor and provide feedback for professional development. Serves as a liaison between staff and senior leadership. Evaluate daily performance and provides recommendations for improvement. Assist with the management of processes, objectives, and resources to ensure terminal operations success. Aid the terminal managers with supervision and coordination of staff and all aspects of OSSE DOT bus operations pertaining to specific terminal location. The incumbent support the coordination and implementation of professional development efforts for terminal staff. Support the objectives set by the terminal manager in all administrative and operational duties. Utilize and support the OSSE DOT Policies and Procedures Manual. Incumbent ensures compliance with all Federal, District laws and regulations, and OSSE DOT Policies and Procedures. Provide guidance and direction to Motor Vehicle Operators and Bus Attendants. Support terminal managers by directly facilitating terminal employee communication. Ensure completion of First Aid and CPR certification and/or recertification for Motor Vehicle Operators and Bus Attendants. Qualifications and Education A degree with a major study in accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, nautical science, marine affairs, marine engineering, marine transportation, or other fields related to the position. Or Specialized Experience – At least one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience: Maintaining, retailing, purchasing, or procurement of automotive, rail, air, bus, or other transportation equipment or services, or in the operation of a commercial transportation facility or terminal, fleet operations and application of Federal, State, and municipal regulations governing the use of transportation vehicles; and the maintenance of inventories and cost computations. Licenses and Certifications None. Working Conditions/Environment The incumbent is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The incumbent is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration and variations of noise levels. Other Significant Factors Tour of Duty: Varies Plan, Series, Grade: MS-2150-11 Promotion Potential: No known promotional potential Duration of Appointment: This is a Management Supervisory Service (MSS), “At-Will” Appointment. All positions and appointments in the Management Supervisory Service serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause. Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not covered under a collecting bargaining agreement. Position Designation: In accordance with Chapter 4 of the D.C. personnel regulations, Suitability, thisposition has been deemed Security-Sensitive . Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, and drug screenings, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure. Emergency Designation: This position has been designated as an emergency employee position under the provisions of District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operation, food distribution, and communications. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. Employees are required to work rotating shifts, to include evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Employees are considered emergency personnel and are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached. Residency Preference: Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment. EEO Statement: The District of Columbia Government does not discriminate or retaliate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity and expression, national origin, family responsibilities, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, homeless status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, participation in a legally protected activity, parental status, matriculation, personal appearance, credit information, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, sexual offense, stalking, military service, or other non-merit factor. #J-18808-Ljbffr DC Government