ABOUT THE JOB: Under general administrative direction, plans, organizes, coordinates, and directs the district's transportation program including vehicle maintenance and repair; and performs related duties as assigned.  

JOB DUTIES: Directs, oversees, and coordinates transportation operations, dispatch, driver training and safety, and maintenance and repair of school buses, vehicles, and other automotive equipment; oversees and ensures compliance with transportation and safety codes, regulations, laws, and other related matters; oversees the development and coordination of school bus routes and schedules; directs the development of special education bus support plans including behavior, health, and evacuation components including oversight of contracted vendors; and collaborates with the District’s special education department;  oversees and analyzes fleet maintenance and operations needs to establish standards for effective preventive maintenance programs; directs the proper maintenance of buses and vehicles; reviews, monitors, and audits accident investigations to ensure they are documented and files are maintained in compliance with law; oversees the coordination of city employees, other agencies, and district administrators in providing safe walking routes to school; administers the school bus safety and evacuation program; participates in the budget planning process for the department; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data; controls and authorizes expenditure in accordance with established limitations; reviews and recommends departmental personnel needs; directs and prepares bids and reports for the purchase of equipment, vehicles, buses, and other related items; reviews transportation-related grants to determine eligibility and feasibility of implementation; prepares information and data required for grants; devel­ops and directs the preparation and presentation of narrative and statistical reports; creates documents such as letters, bulletins, or manuals; prepares and delivers written and oral presentations as requested; communicates and/or coordinates with site administrators, staff, parents, and the community in resolving transportation-related issues and conflicts; trains, supervises, and evaluates the work of assigned staff; establishes and maintains liaison with vendors, contractors, school district adminis­trators, and federal, state and local officials relative to the transportation program.

Complete Job Description available at www.ggusd.us under Employment/Classified Job Opportunities/Job Descriptions.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Education and Experience:  Graduation from high school or equivalent and five years of increasingly responsible experience equivalent to full-time work in the administration of a California school bus transportation program with a fleet of 50 buses or more, including at least two years of experience working in a management capacity is required. Five years of related supervisory experience working with school districts may be substituted for the managerial experience. A Bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field is desirable. Any other combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required skills, knowledge and abilities may be considered.

License and Certificate: Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License and remain insurable at the standard insurance rate. A valid School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate with no limitations issued by the California Department of Education Office of Student Transportation is desirable.

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING….

Knowledge of: Federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations related to student transportation; principles and practices of general management; principles and practices of school bus and vehicle preventative maintenance programs; principles and practices of supervision, staff development and personnel administration; current methods, materials, costs, and equipment used in school bus and vehicle equipment maintenance; correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; applicable routing and office-related software. 

Ability to: Prepare, review, and effectively manage budgets; accurately estimate material and labor costs; establish and maintain safe working conditions; manage, supervise, train, and evaluate others; create and maintain computerized records and prepare reports; prepare and deliver presentations; resolve conflicts and competing priorities; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective relationships with others; effectively operate a computer to create and maintain documents and spreadsheets, prepare reports, and use routing software.