Director: Transportation na Anne Arundel County Public Schools

JOB SUMMARY
Directs the planning, development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of all aspects of the student transportation and pedestrian services programs in the Anne Arundel County Public Schools. Responsible for related fiscal, safety and service aspects of the program including the procurement and contract management aspects of the of transportation services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises and evaluates the pupil transportation staff and school bus contractors. Provides necessary instruction, guidance, and direction.
• Develops and administers policies, regulations, and procedures regarding pupil transportation and pedestrian services.
• Plans and directs all aspects of routing, transport, and pedestrian operations for all students, including the use of private and system owned school buses for special education pupils pre-K through 12.
• Prepares and manages the budget and all expenditures related to pupil transportation, including evaluating and developing programs to improve services and reduce costs of pupil transportation operations, and administers vendor and employee payment systems.
• Administers and supervises all aspects of the bus driver training and safety programs, to include driver and aide certification, accident investigations, maintenance and inspection program of the publicly owned bus fleet, and directs inspection of the privately owned bus fleet.
• Administers the awarding, transfer, suspension, and termination of bus contracts.
• Liaises with the County and State agencies and staff coordination within the school system.
• Ensures that all service requests and inquiries concerning pupil transportation are handled/resolved expeditiously. Respond to parents, principals, Board of Education, State, and County agency inquiries.
• Evaluates weather and road conditions and makes recommendations regarding school closings, delayed openings, and early dismissal.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Master's Degree in applicable field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required; and
• Number of College Credit Hours (if applicable) Six (6) semester hours in public school administration preferred;
• Number of College Credit Hours (if applicable) Six (6) semester hours in public school transportation preferred;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

• Ten (10) years progressively responsible professional experience involving supervision of student transportation, administration, K-12 public education or public transportation required.
• Seven (7) years management experience required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to plan and direct school bus routing processes.
• Knowledge of relevant Federal and State regulations and current trends and research in the field.
• Ability to identify program needs, develop plans to meet those needs, implement and administer programs, and evaluate and modify assigned programs as necessary.
• Ability to direct the activities of a large staff.
• Ability to speak and write effectively as well as make presentations to various audiences.
• Ability to develop effective working relationships with staff, parents, students, public officials, and community organizations.
• Ability to create a positive environment that values, respects, and leverages all employee talents while providing fair advancement for all employees.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or Power Point preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required; and
• Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• Third level supervisor

People Management

• This position acts as the manager for 6 to 20 direct staff.
• This position acts as the manager for 101 to 200 indirect staff.
• This position manages 1 to 2 departments.

Management Duties/Responsibilities

• Interviews, selects, and trains employees.
• Sets/adjusts pay rate and work hours.
• Directs the work of employees.
• Maintains records for use in supervision.
• Assess employees’ performance (productivity/efficiency) to make promotional recommendation/other status changes.
• Handles employee complaints/grievances.
• Disciplines employees.
• Plans the work.
• Determines the techniques to use.
• Apportions the work among the employees.
• Determines the type of materials, supplies, machinery, equipment or tools to be used of materials or merchandise to be brought, stocked and sold.
• Controls the flow and distribution of materials or merchandise and supplies.
• Provides for the safety and security of the employees or the property.
• Plans and controls the budget.
• Monitors and implements legal compliance measures.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here 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.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• None:

Travel Requirements

• 10% day travel within the county

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ORGANIZATION

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