Director, Transportation

Under administrative direction, plans, organizes, establishes, monitors, and directs operations related to transportation within the District while also supervising and evaluating the performance of assigned staff.

A high school diploma or recognized equivalent.

Three (3) years of experience overseeing and coordinating administrative functions related to transportation services, including one (1) year of supervisory experience. Supervisory experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently.

• A valid California Driver License and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites is required.
• A valid California Class A or B driver license with P & S endorsement is highly desirable.

• Direct and coordinate the dispatch, operation, and storage of vehicles and equipment used for student transportation.
• Direct and coordinate the inspection, service, and repair of vehicles and equipment used for student transportation.
• Provides support, guidance, clarification, and direction to District staff, senior management, and board members on matters related to transportation.
• Researches and interprets applicable laws, codes, rules, and regulations in order to evaluate impact they will have on existing policies, procedures, and practices.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates rules, policies, processes, and procedures related to District's transportation program.
• Composes and distributes information bulletins and other communications to District staff related to new and/or revised laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Conducts and manages investigations of complaints, incidents, and accidents to collect data, determine cause, and implement corrective actions.
• Reviews and develops specifications for transportation related contracts.
• Serves as liaison between District and outside agencies including, but not limited to, the DMV, CHP, and City of Santa Monica to generate support and develop partnerships.
• Represents District's transportation interests at functions including, but not limited to, conferences, Board meetings, workshops, and committees.
• Develops, monitors, and maintains the budget for the Transportation Department.
• Reviews, approves, and tracks expenditures related to transportation.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts presentations, workshops, committees, and trainings related to transportation for District staff and external stakeholders.
• Develops and revises guides, manuals, and related transportation documents.
• Updates and maintains records related to inventory, supplies, equipment, and work orders.
• Composes and distributes informational material to the general public related to District's transportation program.
• Reviews various transportation related data, records, and reports for accuracy and to ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements.
• Prepares transportation related reports for District use and county, state, and/or federal reporting requirements.
• Selects, trains, evaluates, and supervises staff.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to student transportation.
• Principles, practices, and trends in student transportation.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of accident investigation.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of routing and dispatching.
• Principles and practices of bus maintenance and repair.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of inspections.
• Principles and practices of budget development, monitoring expenses, and forecasting.
• Principles and practices of employee supervision and evaluation.
• Principles and terminology of employment laws, codes, and regulations.
• Word processing, spreadsheet, and record management software.

• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job.
• Business Process Analysis – Defining, assessing, and improving operational processes and workflow.
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers.
• Fact Finding – Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question.
• Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity.
• Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information.
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations.
• Managing Performance - Taking responsibility for improving the effectiveness of others.
• Safety Focus – Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards.

Administrative direction is received from a senior cabinet level position. Supervision is exercised over management level, operational support, and clerical staff.

The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions. Will be temporarily exposed to outdoor weather conditions when moving between buildings and sites. Will be temporarily exposed to irritants such as exhaust fumes when inspecting vehicles. Frequently works in an indoor, climate-controlled environment. Requires frequent travel by car.

The work requires some physical exertion. Remains in a stationary position to perform desk work. Exchanges information in large group settings. Uses hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively to type and operate office equipment. Rotates the head right or left from a neutral position to review work materials. Uses near visual acuity at 20 inches or less to inspect vehicles and operate a computer. Uses far visual acuity at 20 feet or more to observe the environment. Walks between areas of an office, school site, or facility to observe the environment. May walk across uneven surfaces. Grasps and grips in order to push and pull vehicle doors.

To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment.

For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process will consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and/or Structured Interview. Additional information pertaining to the examination process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.

Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Classified Personnel no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. All notifications are sent electronically via email. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. We are not responsible for any incoming mail that is lost or misdirected after it has been entrusted to the US Postal Service.

If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing at the time you submit your application.

This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period one (1) year, unless otherwise noted, or until there are fewer than three (3) ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Candidates are placed on the eligibility list in rank order according to their final examination score. Final examination scores will not change, but ranking may change as other candidates are added or removed from the list.

Generally, new employees start at the first step on the appointed salary schedule. When filling a permanent vacancy, a new employee may request a higher salary placement based on having training and experience that greatly exceeds the minimum qualifications. An employee may submit a formal request for advanced step consideration on or after the first day of employment. Education transcripts, training certificates, and additional references may be requested for verification purposes.

All correspondence and notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner; as if it was a function of your job.