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Summary:

The Transportation Safety Coordinator will support the work of the Transportation Department by providing safety, regulatory, and compliance interface, training, and follow-up to district employees and vendors. Support the safe delivery of transportation services to all public and non-public schools within the boundaries of North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale Schools in accordance with School Board policies, and state and federal guidelines.

• Ensure  Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and MN Department of Public Safety regulatory compliance. 

• Coordinate and ensure field compliance with Driver Qualification (DQ) Files, Motor Vehicle Reports (MVR) process, and DOT Drug and Alcohol (D&A) Testing Program.

• Ensures District-owned vehicles are properly maintained for safety and reliability  through regular audits and inspections.

• Review and support internal and external audits and follow-up of corrective actions.

• Serve as the leader of OSHA compliance, best practices, and regular review.

• Assist in supporting integration of safety policies and practices at various levels of the organization designed to reduce incidents and claims.

• Ability to build successful working relationships with district administrators, school resource officers, local city and county emergency management agencies to 

• Advise and assist in the development and implementation policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure safety programs are aligned with ISD 622 and departmental goals.

• Ability to drive to: collision and incident scenes; conduct field supervision of drivers; and to attend meetings.

• Conduct incident/ collision investigations and after-action reviews.

• Analyze safety trends and recommend and carry out improvement initiatives based on this data.

• Support records and data management functions.

• Work with transportation and operations leadership to effectively manage and implement loss control measures and training based on feedback from district insurance carriers.

• Develop, implement, and provide support training on:

   

  • Student behavior management;

  • Safe driving techniques;

  • “Creating a culture of safety”; 

  • Customer service;

  • OSHA compliance;

  • Emergency response and 

  • Other topics relevant to student transportation

• Schedule employee training and maintain records.  Plan and coordinate required safety training sessions for employees ensuring compliance with regulations.  Keep accurate and up-to-date records to track completion, certifications and renewal dates.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of DOT, FMCSA, MN DPS,and OSHA regulations. 

• A commitment to working in a diverse environment.

• Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills 

• Strong computer skills including word processing, database, and spreadsheet programs 

• Has a high attention to detail

• Highly organized and flexible 

• Skilled in prioritizing tasks and record-keeping 

• Ability to put training plans, content, presentations and surveys together

• Ability to facilitate and lead training sessions

• Self-motivated with the ability to function independently with minimal supervision

• Excellent ethics and integrity

• Ability to maintain confidentiality 

• Professional, positive demeanor

• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships.

• Ability to remain calm and work effectively in unpredictable and high-stress situations

• Associate’s degree or equivalent

• Valid driver’s license & evidence of insurability

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in passenger transportation safety and compliance

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

• Unrestricted valid CDL with Medical Certification, passenger endorsement, no air brake restriction

• Two years experience in pupil transportation safety and training and/or four years of experience in passenger transportation safety or a related field.

• Prior experience with transportation systems such as Traversa, Vehicle telematics,  and/or Trip Tracker 

• Prior experience administering the federal Department of Transportation mandated drug testing program 

• Experience with Positive Behavior Supports and Interventions (PBIS) and/or Restorative Practices in a school setting.

ISD 622 is a community collaborative dedicated to educating and empowering all learners to  excel in our changing world. As a Transportation Safety Coordinator in our learning  environment, the individual will work indoors in a climate controlled office environment, outdoors in all weather conditions, and in a vehicle.   The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:  occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity.  The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

ISD 622 Universal Competencies:

• Accountability — Accept personal and shared accountability for the results of our work with learners

• Integrity — Demonstrate the core values of openness, honesty and integrity in every interaction

• Excellence — Seek excellence and attain high levels of achievement in every endeavor

• Achievement — Focus on the results of action (learning) and not the action itself (teaching)

• Courage — Do what needs to be done because it is the right thing to do

• Teamwork — Willing to collaborate

• Respect — Respect every individual and provide high levels of service for internal and external customers

?The duties of this position may change from time to time. ISD 622 reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at their discretion. The job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive. 

Application Procedure:
Must apply online at: www.isd622.org/employment