POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of
the Operations Supervisor, the Transportation Supervisor manages the daily
operation of pupil transportation services. Work in this class involves
planning, organizing, coordinating, reporting and resolving issues and managing
functions related to the safe and efficient operation of the school bus system.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Supervises all transportation personnel in assigned
geographic area;
Performs as an on-duty supervisor in the central
transportation office in rotation with other supervisors when buses are in
service, as needed and assigned;
Recruits, interviews, selects, assigns, supervises, and
evaluates bus drivers under policies adopted by the Board of Education;
Contributes input to the maintenance of inter-office
personnel records for employees under his/her supervision;
Assists in the development of input in the planning and
scheduling of school bus routes through review and evaluation which includes
routes and schedules for special education students and magnet school students;
Assesses road conditions during inclement weather and other
conditions that impact the safe operation of transportation service;
Answers mail and telephone inquiries from persons
requesting information on bus routes and stop locations;
Promptly resolves employee, parent and/or student
transportation issues in a customer focused, responsive and professional
manner;
Assists in analyzing data for budget development and
continuous improvement through evaluation of current school year and future
developments, i.e., number of buses used, number of sub-drivers vs. hiring of
regular drivers, additional programs such as a new special education center vs.
the need for more bus aides, condition of buses, overtime usage, etc.;
Plans, organizes, coordinates, facilitates and evaluates
all facets of school bus driver and attendant training;
Investigates school bus accidents and ensures proper reports
are completed;
Implements, coordinates, and administers annual safe
driving awards programs for Prince George’s County Public Schools and the
State; and
Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Considerable knowledge of the operation
and scheduling of school buses;
Considerable knowledge of Motor Vehicle
Laws, Regulations of the State Board of State of Education, and knowledge of
the road system of Prince George’s County;
Knowledge of Microsoft Office software
and/or the experience and ability to use office equipment and software
including computers, Google docs, email, etc.;
Excellent verbal and written
communication skills;
Ability to provide an atmosphere of good
human relations with employees, peers, students, parents, school
administrators, members of the community and other stakeholders; and
Ability to supervise effectively and
perform administrative functions independently.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree from
an accredited college in transportation, education or public administration or
related transportation leadership experience beyond six (6) years. At
least five (5) years of experience in the school transportation field.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Possesses or has the
ability and willingness to obtain a Commercial Driver License (CDL).
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Supervising all
transportation personnel in assigned geographic area or as directed.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.