Supervisor of Transportation

Job Description

Job Description:\n\nPlease upload the following documents to your application in the additional uploads section of application.Incomplete applications will not be processed: Letter of Introduction Letter(s) of Recommendation (Minimum of 3 dated no later than 2 years) Resume Must meet the minimum requirements: Experience: Three years’ experience operating a school bus, including some office or clerical experience. Two years of experience in a supervisory role (preferred). Training: Associate degree or minimum of 60 units from an accredited college or university with emphasis in Business OR an equivalent to completion of twelfth grade with a combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities that have been achieved, along with passing of district proficiency exam. Additional specialized in training in school transportation or a related field is desirable. Bilingual, oral and written in Spanish (preferred). Prior experience working in a school district setting (preferred). License or Certificate: Possession of a California School Bus Driver Certificate and Class B-P Driver License. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a California School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate, issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. A valid First Aid and CPR certificate Medical Examination Report (DOT) Passing of District lifting exam We are currently looking to fill one position Managing the River Delta USD Transportation Department. The office is located in Rio Vista, California and serves the schools in the communities in the Sacramento Delta. Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 8 hours daily Position is Exempt Confidential Salary Schedule Range 11 $64,196.00 - $78,954.00 annually 12 months per a year Placement dependent on experience in public education MISSION STATEMENT In a diverse community, rich in agricultural and family traditions, the River Delta Unified School District will provide a safe, supportive, rigorous, student-centered education in which all students are prepared to achieve their maximum potential and become productive members of society ABOUT THE DISTRICT River Delta is a K-12 district with an enrollment of 1,880. The District has 8 small schools: (4) K-6 elementary schools; (2) middle schools; and (2) high schools serving the communities of Clarksburg, Hood, Courtland, Walnut Grove, Ryde, Locke, Isleton, Rio Vista, Birds Landing, and Collinsville.The River Delta Unified School District sits in three counties – Sacramento, Solano, and Yolo. Although it is a tri-county district, it is served by the Sacramento County Office of Education.River Delta Unified School District is committed to providing a quality education for all students and has high standards and expectations for students' success in school. We are committed to ensuring that our students meet these standards and that our clients' expectations for educational excellence are not compromised. The District continually improves and expands its curriculum by implementing new programs and broadening the instructional strategies used in the classroom. Staff development opportunities are provided, encouraged, and promoted. Strategic Schooling is ongoing in all our school sites and Common Core training and coaching is the top priority for the district currently. In addition, the District provides opportunities for staff to participate in on-going in-services in all curriculum areas. The district encourages advancement on the salary schedule for advanced classes taken to improve instruction in areas agreed upon by the teacher, principal, and Superintendent. RIVER DELTA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT SUPERVISOR OF TRANSPORTATION DEFINITION To supervise, assign, evaluate, and participate in the work of school bus and vehicle drivers; to plan and prepare bus and vehicle routes and daily schedules of employees; to transport pupils as needed; and to perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned areas of responsibility. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the Director of Maintenance, Operations, and Transportation and/or Assistant Superintendent of Business Services. Exercises direct supervision over mechanics, bus, and vehicle drivers. DUTIES Essential Functions: Plans, supervises, assigns, and reviews the work of school bus and vehicle drivers; recommends policies and procedures related to safety. Plans and coordinates transportation schedules and organizes emergency routing as needed to transport students. Develops optimal bus routes to minimize costs and maintain efficiency. Coordinates transportation for school field trips; collaborates with staff and school sites; plans and prepares a field trip schedule; assigns bus drivers; prepares billing invoices. Recommends and assists in the implementation of goals and objectives; implements approved policies and procedures. Establishes schedules and methods for providing transportation services; identifies staffing needs with appropriate management staff; allocates staff resources accordingly. Prepares daily assignments for all drivers; manages driver bidding process for each route; provides information over a two-way radio as necessary. Plans and develops bus routes; reviews maps of the area; determines safe and efficient routes. Coordinates transportation for school field trips; collaborates with staff and school sites; plans and prepares a field trip schedule; assigns bus drivers; prepares billing invoices. Coordinates and conducts bus training sessions with drivers; teaches behind-the-wheel training to new and experienced drivers; reviews driving tactics and techniques, and safety precautions. Develops training material; interprets and explains laws and regulations related to driving school buses and other transportation vehicles. Documents training hours and curriculum; ensures compliance with state and federal laws and District policy. Receives calls for substitute drivers; call and assign substitute drivers. Assures proper licenses for all transportation drivers including substitute drivers and maintains accurate records of expiration dates. Coordinates the review of records from the California Department of Motor Vehicles regarding district driver violations and takes appropriate action. Serves as liaison between drivers and the schools. Communicates with parents and staff to resolve issues or concerns as needed; resolves and responds to parent complaints. Manages the driver/rider tracking system. Serves as point of contact with the Comprehensive Drug Testing (CDT) program. Schedules, and monitors results of employment and random drug testing. Serves as point of contact with the State of California Department of Transportation and California Highway Patrol for the purpose of scheduling inspections and resolving any issues. Supervises and conducts investigations of complaints from the public and district personnel regarding transportation personnel or services. Performs safety and maintenance checks on buses; identifies defects and documents on appropriate forms. Schedules and assigns repairs on school buses, vehicles, and other automotive equipment. Prepares a variety of reports on activities and operations. Prepares statistical and financial reports and maintains daily logs related to transportation activities. Prepares budget data for transportation department. Makes field decisions and recommendations regarding adverse weather, road, bus stop conditions and student safety issues. Develops and maintains contact with local, state, and federal agencies regarding driver education, student safety, driver safety records, and equipment safety requirements. Recommends and implements changes in department rules, regulations, and procedures affecting transportation activities. Coordinates the revision of school bus driver handbooks, inspection and emergency procedures, safety procedures, and other handbooks and bulletins. Identifies safety hazards; recommends corrective actions. Drives school buses or other vehicles to transport students as needed; operate wheelchair lifts and restraints; determine health related concerns; follow up as necessary. Supervises the conduct of students while on the school bus and other vehicles; review bus rules and appropriate student behavior; issue citations as necessary. Implements and maintains safety and vehicle inspection programs. Supervises the maintenance and security of files and records relating to investigations, complaints, accidents, safety inspections, and the licensing of district drivers. Maintains trip records; count the students; document any unusual occurrences. Performs other related duties as assigned. Marginal Functions: Performs a variety of record keeping functions. Fills in during the absence of drivers. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required. QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Duties performed by bus and vehicle drivers. Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations California Motor Vehicle Code, Handbook for School Bus Drivers of the School District, traffic ordinances of the City and County and California Highway Patrol and federal regulations pertaining to student transportation. Operational characteristics of school buses and district vehicles Maintenance rules, regulations and procedures for school buses and vehicles Principles and practices of management, supervision, and training Evaluation practices, methods, and design Modern office methods and equipment, including computers. Mathematical principles First aid methods and techniques Principles and methods of skill training to operate buses. Business letter writing, record keeping, and basic report preparation. Research and development methods, techniques, and strategies Proper English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation Labor laws, contract negotiations, management, and grievance processes Principles of dispatching and scheduling of school buses and other transportation vehicles Safety rules and practices related to bus and truck transportation operation. Ability to: Perform duties performed by bus drivers. Develop and maintain effective interpersonal relations using tact, patience, and courtesy. Maintain reliable, punctual, and regular attendance. Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and evaluate the work of lower-level staff. Teach bus operation techniques. Use good judgment in recommending appropriate administrative actions. Plan, coordinate, and organize work with necessary district staff. Prepare clear and concise reports, manuals, and written instructions. Read, interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, district policies and procedures related to bus operation, transportation of students. Read maps. Operate a variety of modern equipment including computer equipment. Ability to learn and stay current on new software applications and programs. Sustain productivity with frequent interruptions. Drive vehicles over specified routes or to specified destinations according to time schedules in order to transport passengers in case of bus or other vehicle driver shortages. Make confidential investigations. Work independently with little direction. Perform preventive maintenance checks on school buses and other district vehicles. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Understand and be sensitive to, and have respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds, disability, and sexual orientation of students, parents, faculty, and staff. Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for successful job performance. Maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of making sound decisions and demonstrating intellectual capabilities. Participate in Drug Alcohol testing program as required by law. EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Three years’ experience operating a school bus, including some office or clerical experience. Two years of experience in a supervisory role (preferred). Training: Associate degree or minimum of 60 units from an accredited college or university with emphasis in Business OR an equivalent to completion of twelfth grade with a combination of experience and education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities that have been achieved, along with passing of district proficiency exam. Additional specialized in training in school transportation or a related field is desirable. Bilingual, oral and written in Spanish (preferred). Prior experience working in a school district setting (preferred). License or Certificate: Possession of a California School Bus Driver Certificate and Class B-P Driver License. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a California School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate, issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. A valid First Aid and CPR certificate Medical Examination Report (DOT) Passing of District lifting exam WORKING CONDITIONS Environmental Conditions: Field environment; driving school buses/vehicles, exposure to petroleum chemicals and fumes; office environment (work on a computer); outdoor environment driving on roads in variable weather conditions. Physical Conditions: Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for performing maintenance checks on school vehicles; for sustained posture in a seated, a bent, and in a standing position; light to moderate lifting; operating motorized vehicles. JOB PROFILE Annual Contract: 12 months Classified Management & Confidential Employees Salary Schedule: Range 11 Board Approved: January 9, 2024