Baltimore City Public School System
Director - Transportation Services
Baltimore City Public School System, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Related positions are contingent upon board approval.The Director of Transportation Services is responsible for making sure all students requiing transportation get to school and home on time, safely, and efficiently.Essential Functions
Directs system- wide transportation services and ensures safe and timely transportation for students in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to special education and transportation services.Oversees the development and implementation of processes, systems, and staff training required to prepare daily reports on transportation service delivery including what buses were on time and late, what drivers show and did not show, what incidents occurred; and the develop strategic and tactical plans to address the areas for improvement.Increases the efficiency of transportation services for City Schools through route optimization, fleet management, contractor management and personnel management.Builds the capacity, cohesion and focus on mission for all personnel in transportation services and contracted transportation services in order to maintain and improve service delivery, quality control, and effective management on a daily basis and when unexpected challenges occur.Plans, manages, and oversees the budget for transportation services.Provides reports and updates on transportation service performance to the Chief Operations Officer and collaborate in making strategic decisions regardining transportation services.Directs the over all operations of the City Schools mail center including providing strategic guidance for the improvement of service delivery.Ensures service delivery by transportation contractors meets or exceeds the contract specifications effective management and on-site audits of contractor services and records.Oversees the screening and training of bus drivers and ensures that all bus drivers are in full compliance with City Schools' performance standards and procedures and all Maryland DOT rules and regulations regarding the safe operation of school buses.Builds, manges, and supports a high quality staff with supervision, performance reviews, mentoring, professional development and training.Plans and controls staffing and performs other human resources, finance, and payroll related functions for assigned employees.Meets regularly with MSDE, Special Education and homeless representatives to ensure efficiency in the transportation of special education and homeless students.Coordinates the evaluation of snow conditions along secondary streets and sidewalks which may impact the transportation or walking path of all City Schools students.Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board's policies and the professional standards.
Maximum Salary
205886.00
Minimum Salary
115446.00
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an an accredited college or university, preferably with a major in business administration, accounting, finance or transportation. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.Seven years of supervisory or managerial experience for student transportation/logistics services. Experience with a public school system is preferred.Deep knowledge of best practices in transportation management and use of transportation technology systems for routing, fleet management, and service monitoring.Demonstrated ability to analyze transportation service operations, develop strategic recommendations for improvements and oversee a multi-year implementation that results in operational and/or cost improvements.Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse staff and provide coaching, staff development and evaluations that result in the improved capacity, performance and commitment of staff. Experience doing this in a labor environment with bargaining units preferred.
Full time or Part time
Full time
Additional Details
Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:Completed online applicationResume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE CertificationsMust provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone numberAll documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into applicationAll documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application
Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.orgBaltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.This position is affiliated with the City Union of Baltimore (CUB) bargaining unit.This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.
Directs system- wide transportation services and ensures safe and timely transportation for students in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to special education and transportation services.Oversees the development and implementation of processes, systems, and staff training required to prepare daily reports on transportation service delivery including what buses were on time and late, what drivers show and did not show, what incidents occurred; and the develop strategic and tactical plans to address the areas for improvement.Increases the efficiency of transportation services for City Schools through route optimization, fleet management, contractor management and personnel management.Builds the capacity, cohesion and focus on mission for all personnel in transportation services and contracted transportation services in order to maintain and improve service delivery, quality control, and effective management on a daily basis and when unexpected challenges occur.Plans, manages, and oversees the budget for transportation services.Provides reports and updates on transportation service performance to the Chief Operations Officer and collaborate in making strategic decisions regardining transportation services.Directs the over all operations of the City Schools mail center including providing strategic guidance for the improvement of service delivery.Ensures service delivery by transportation contractors meets or exceeds the contract specifications effective management and on-site audits of contractor services and records.Oversees the screening and training of bus drivers and ensures that all bus drivers are in full compliance with City Schools' performance standards and procedures and all Maryland DOT rules and regulations regarding the safe operation of school buses.Builds, manges, and supports a high quality staff with supervision, performance reviews, mentoring, professional development and training.Plans and controls staffing and performs other human resources, finance, and payroll related functions for assigned employees.Meets regularly with MSDE, Special Education and homeless representatives to ensure efficiency in the transportation of special education and homeless students.Coordinates the evaluation of snow conditions along secondary streets and sidewalks which may impact the transportation or walking path of all City Schools students.Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, school board's policies and the professional standards.
Maximum Salary
205886.00
Minimum Salary
115446.00
Desired Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an an accredited college or university, preferably with a major in business administration, accounting, finance or transportation. Degree must be from an accredited college or institution.Seven years of supervisory or managerial experience for student transportation/logistics services. Experience with a public school system is preferred.Deep knowledge of best practices in transportation management and use of transportation technology systems for routing, fleet management, and service monitoring.Demonstrated ability to analyze transportation service operations, develop strategic recommendations for improvements and oversee a multi-year implementation that results in operational and/or cost improvements.Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse staff and provide coaching, staff development and evaluations that result in the improved capacity, performance and commitment of staff. Experience doing this in a labor environment with bargaining units preferred.
Full time or Part time
Full time
Additional Details
Qualified candidates for the above position must submit the following:Completed online applicationResume that clearly demonstrates the above minimum qualifications. It is important that you include all experiences and education related to the position to which you are applying.Upload copies of all transcripts -undergraduate, graduate and all MSDE CertificationsMust provide three (3) professional references to include: name, title, business address, e-mail address and phone numberAll documentation/certification necessary (scanned copies accepted) to substantiate minimum qualifications; must be uploaded into applicationAll documentation must be scanned and uploaded to application
Benefits -- This position is eligible for benefits. To review the available options please see the information relevant to the union for this position by viewing the following link: http://www.baltimorecityschools.orgBaltimore City Public Schools ("City Schools") does not discriminate in its employment, programs, and activities based on race, ethnicity, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy or parenting status, family structure, ability (cognitive, social/emotional, and physical), veteran status, genetic information, age, immigration or citizenship status, socioeconomic status, language, or any other legally or constitutionally protected attributes or affiliations. Discrimination undermines our community's long-standing efforts to create, foster, and promote equity and inclusion for all. Some examples of discrimination include acts of hate, violence, harassment, bullying, or retaliation. For more information, see Baltimore City Board of School Commissioners Policies JBA (Nondiscrimination - Students), JBB (Sex-Based Discrimination - Students), JICK (Bullying, Harassment, or Intimidation of Students), ACA (Nondiscrimination - Employees and Third Parties), ACB (Sexual Harassment - Employees and Third Parties), ACD (ADA Reasonable Accommodations), and ADA (Equity), and the accompanying City Schools Administrative Regulations. City Schools also provides equal access to the Boy and Girl Scouts and other designated youth groups. Link to Full Nondiscrimination Notice.This position is affiliated with the City Union of Baltimore (CUB) bargaining unit.This position is affiliated with the City Retirement Plan.