Administrative Associate

Job Description POSITION GOAL To coordinate and supervise the day-to-day operations and personnel of Student Transportation Services in the assigned area of Volusia County Schools. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Coordinate and assign work schedules for bus operators, bus attendants and substitute bus operators. Monitor student transportation radio transmissions for information regarding current operations. Assure timely response to school-based concerns. Assure clear and timely communication with parents, guardians and the community. Assure quality systems principles are applied to areas of responsibility. Provide in-field supervision during incidents and emergencies. Coordinate bus route assignments for the designated area. Coordinate assignment of field study trips in accordance with bargaining unit guidelines. Assist in the development and direction of a functional periodic safety program and inspect all area buses to ensure cleanliness. Monitor and record bus operator and bus attendant performance of duty, including attendance and performance appraisals. Communicate effectively and positively with school administrators, district shop. Observe and make recommendations for changes in area routes as needed. Assist in the development and implementation of the Transportation Procedures Manual. Implement rapid response techniques for emergency situations. Supervise procedures for recording and reporting for Student Transportation Services’ (STS) employees accrued work time, sick and/or annual leave. Assure Department of Education (DoE) and Federal guideline compliance for medical examiners certification and Commercial Driver License (CDL) requirements. Assure compliance with appropriate bargaining unit guidelines. Evaluate student bus routes and stops, and make recommendations to assure safe locations and conditions. Ensure compliance with all pertinent laws, rules, regulations, and policies governing transportation services. Supervise the Full Time Equivalency (FTE) reporting process in the assigned area. Collaborate with other Area Managers in developing, analyzing and reporting operational processes and ensuring efficiency for all areas as assigned. Maintain up-to-date employee seniority forms for the area assigned. Participate in the activities of the STS’ Emergency Response Team when assigned. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Assistant Director, Operations Student Transportation Services. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent of three (3) years supervisor experience in a transportation related field. Available after working hours (on call) for emergencies, disaster response and scheduled shift work. Possess a valid Florida Driver’s License; if a holder of any other valid U.S. state-issued Driver’s License, agree to acquire a Florida Driver’s License within thirty (30) days of employment, except in a case where accommodation is required. Must be able to operate School Board vehicles, when assigned, in accordance with operational procedures and School Board Policy 505. REQUIRED SKILLS Knowledge of Volusia County geographical area assigned. Good map reading skills. Demonstrate the ability to understand public school transportation routing requirements. Knowledge of state and local laws and regulations, board policies and support contract language. Knowledge of specialized computer routing software applications. Strong written and verbal skills and ability to communicate with diverse individuals and groups. Demonstrated ability in supervision, planning, organization, task completion and decision making. Ability to communicate with school-based and district staff on professional, technical and general areas of student transportation services. Ability to exercise sound judgment and keep in confidence identifiable information/material obtained in the course of professional service, unless disclosure serves professional purposes or is required by law. Ability to function as a member of a leadership team. Ability to effectively supervise and give direction in a fair and equitable manner. Ability to work harmoniously and cooperatively with both professional staff and school community. REPORTS TO Assistant Director, Operations Student Transportation Services SUPERVISES Bus Operator-Assigned Area Schools, Bus Attendant-Assigned Area Schools, Support staff as assigned. Salary Info $60,715 to $69,791 Summary If you’re applying for a transfer position that requires an addendum, complete the General Application and the required addendum listed at the bottom of the job board page. #J-18808-Ljbffr