Director of Transportation at Ocean View School District of Orange County
Job Summary
Job Summary
Under administrative direction of Deputy Superintendent, Administrative Services, plans, directs, coordinates and supervises the District's student transportation program including maintenance and repair of school buses, trucks cars, vans and other vehicles and equipment; supervises all assigned personnel including bus drivers, mechanics, and other transportation staff, ensuring their proper training and performance. This is a single incumbent classified management position having responsibility for direction of the Transportation Department staff and the District’s overall transportation operations. Ensures compliance with Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations related to student transportation. The incumbent is expected to work independently in concert with the objectives, scheduling and general procedures established by the Deputy Superintendent, Administrative Services.
Requirements / Qualifications
Requirements / Qualifications
This job opportunity is open for public application and is promotional for qualified District applicants.
The eligibility list for this recruitment will be valid for one year.
PLEASE NOTE: Current OVSD classified employees may not hold two permanent job assignments. If you are already a permanent employee for the District and are interested in working more hours you may either submit a transfer request form to the Classified Personnel office or inquire about becoming a substitute in the same or other classifications, in addition to your permanent assignment.
We reserve the right to limit the number of candidates to those deemed most qualified for the particular vacancy, based upon application screening and test scores.
There will be an application screening for the position to verify that the minimum qualifications (education & experience) have been satisfied. We will email you via www.edjoin.org to advise you if you may participate in the oral/technical interview panel. All candidates will be required to provide a photo ID with their signature at the test site. You will be contacted via email though www.edjoin.org. Candidates must pass each portion of the exam in order to proceed in the recruitment and be placed on the eligibility list.
Types of Exams and Tentative Dates:
• Oral/Technical Exam: Scheduled for the week of October 14, 2019 • Final Interview: TBD
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Technical/vocational training or college course work involving business management, pupil/public transportation, or related disciplines is highly desirable.
Experience: Progressive increase of experience in a fleet transportation system, experience with complex scheduling of routes and personnel, experience implementing a transportation data management system (i.e. TransTraks) and/or two years of successful experience in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a California school environment.
LICENSES REQUIRED The following licenses, certificates, and endorsements are required within nine (9) months of employment: Valid California Class A or B Commercial driver license with Passenger “P” and School Bus “S” endorsements; Valid California Special Driver Certificate for school bus with no restrictions preferred except “1” (automatic transmission only) and “6” (first aid test waived); Valid CPR certification and First Aid certification if first aid was waived at the CHP; Certification of successfully passing a DMV medical examination; Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record dated within the last 30 days of application or certification of interview; Current unrestricted California School Bus Driver Instructor Certification is desirable. All of the above licenses, certificates, and endorsements must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Documents/Attachments Required:
- Proof of HS Graduation (High school diploma, high school equivalent, high school transcripts, college degree, college transcripts are all accepted as proof of HS graduation)
This job opportunity is open for public application and is promotional for qualified District applicants.
The eligibility list for this recruitment will be valid for one year.
PLEASE NOTE: Current OVSD classified employees may not hold two permanent job assignments. If you are already a permanent employee for the District and are interested in working more hours you may either submit a transfer request form to the Classified Personnel office or inquire about becoming a substitute in the same or other classifications, in addition to your permanent assignment.
We reserve the right to limit the number of candidates to those deemed most qualified for the particular vacancy, based upon application screening and test scores.
There will be an application screening for the position to verify that the minimum qualifications (education & experience) have been satisfied. We will email you via www.edjoin.org to advise you if you may participate in the oral/technical interview panel. All candidates will be required to provide a photo ID with their signature at the test site. You will be contacted via email though www.edjoin.org. Candidates must pass each portion of the exam in order to proceed in the recruitment and be placed on the eligibility list.
Types of Exams and Tentative Dates:
• Oral/Technical Exam: Scheduled for the week of October 14, 2019 • Final Interview: TBD
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent; Technical/vocational training or college course work involving business management, pupil/public transportation, or related disciplines is highly desirable.
Experience: Progressive increase of experience in a fleet transportation system, experience with complex scheduling of routes and personnel, experience implementing a transportation data management system (i.e. TransTraks) and/or two years of successful experience in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a California school environment.
LICENSES REQUIRED The following licenses, certificates, and endorsements are required within nine (9) months of employment: Valid California Class A or B Commercial driver license with Passenger “P” and School Bus “S” endorsements; Valid California Special Driver Certificate for school bus with no restrictions preferred except “1” (automatic transmission only) and “6” (first aid test waived); Valid CPR certification and First Aid certification if first aid was waived at the CHP; Certification of successfully passing a DMV medical examination; Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record dated within the last 30 days of application or certification of interview; Current unrestricted California School Bus Driver Instructor Certification is desirable. All of the above licenses, certificates, and endorsements must be maintained as a condition of continued employment.
Documents/Attachments Required:
- Proof of HS Graduation (High school diploma, high school equivalent, high school transcripts, college degree, college transcripts are all accepted as proof of HS graduation)
Comments and Other Information
Employees who work thirty (30) or more regularly assigned hours per week are eligible for health and welfare benefits and will receive a district contribution toward a cafeteria fringe benefit package. Employees who are eligible, as described above, are required to participate in employee only medical, dental and life insurance coverage.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable applicants with protected disabilities to participate in the employment selection process. Requests for accommodation must be received by the Personnel Commission Office before the accommodation is needed, either three (3) business days before the accommodation is needed or as soon as possible after receiving initial invitation to participate in the testing process. You may be asked to provide verification of your disability.
The Ocean View School District is committed to equal opportunity and access for all individuals in education in accordance with law. District programs, activities, practices and employment shall be free from discrimination or sexual harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
If you have difficulty submitting your application, contact the EdJoin Job Seekers Help Desk at 888-900-8945.
Comments and Other Information
Employees who work thirty (30) or more regularly assigned hours per week are eligible for health and welfare benefits and will receive a district contribution toward a cafeteria fringe benefit package. Employees who are eligible, as described above, are required to participate in employee only medical, dental and life insurance coverage.
Reasonable accommodations will be provided to enable applicants with protected disabilities to participate in the employment selection process. Requests for accommodation must be received by the Personnel Commission Office before the accommodation is needed, either three (3) business days before the accommodation is needed or as soon as possible after receiving initial invitation to participate in the testing process. You may be asked to provide verification of your disability.
The Ocean View School District is committed to equal opportunity and access for all individuals in education in accordance with law. District programs, activities, practices and employment shall be free from discrimination or sexual harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
If you have difficulty submitting your application, contact the EdJoin Job Seekers Help Desk at 888-900-8945.
Application Deadline
10/3/2019 11:55 PM Pacific
Date Posted
9/13/2019
Contact
Betzabeth Vazquez
714-847-2551 x 1404
714-847-2551 x 1404
Number of Openings
1
Add'l Salary Info
$5,788 to $7,053 monthly (in 5 yearly increments) An additional 1.74% salary increase is pending approval from the Board of Trustees.
Length of Work Year
40 hours/week; 12 months/year
Employment Type
Full Time