Lompoc Unified School District (CA)
Manager, Transportation Services
Lompoc Unified School District (CA), Los Angeles, California, United States
MANAGER-TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Current Vacancy for Immediate Hire:
1 Manager-Transportation Services position for 8.0 hours per day / 12 months
Application Process: Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the Required Qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: Associate’s degree in a related field and four years of increasingly responsible experience in public transportation work including bus routing, dispatching, scheduling and driver training.
Licenses and other Requirements:
Valid California School Bus Driver Trainer certification. Valid California Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with appropriate passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements. Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency. Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate. Successful completion of the Transportation Administrators Course as required by the California Department of Education.
Responsibilities:
Plan, organize, control and manage the activities and operations of the Transportation Department; ensure safe and timely operations; maintain current knowledge of and ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations. Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; maintain the employee random drug testing pool. Schedule and route pupil transportation to and from schools, athletic events and field trips; assign students to routes; ensure appropriate approvals have been received for field trips; establish routes for regular and special education students. Operate a two-way radio to dispatch drivers and vehicles in accordance with established schedules and to fulfill special transportation requests; communicate with drivers regarding schedule or route changes, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, emergencies, road conditions and other concerns; notify authorities as appropriate. Assign routes and field trips to drivers in accordance with established guidelines; coordinate time off for bus drivers; arrange for substitutes as necessary. Plan, organize and conduct in-services, classroom sessions and behind-the-wheel training programs for new and current bus drivers; evaluate the competency of applicants and current bus drivers; train drivers in the proper use of special education equipment and related apparatus. Schedule and conduct periodic safety meetings; interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; plan, schedule and conduct evacuation drills. Conduct and oversee daily bus inspections; ensure drivers are maintaining proper standards of cleanliness and safety; ensure school bus fleet maintenance records are in compliance with Federal and State regulations; serve as a liaison with California Highway Patrol representatives. Oversee the maintenance and repair of District vehicles and equipment; conduct bus and vehicle inspections; report damage or vandalism; supervise and coordinate the District vehicle preventive maintenance program; ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and requirements. Assist in the development, preparation and administration of the annual preliminary budget for the Transportation Department; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; authorize and control expenditures in accordance with established procedures; prepare bids for the purchase of equipment and buses; maintain equipment inventory and related reports. Receive emergency calls in the evenings and on weekends regarding buses, drivers, students and activity trips; answer telephone calls, emails and greet visitors; respond to inquiries and resolve conflicts. Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services regarding assigned functions; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs. Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to personnel and assigned activities; update and maintain a variety of bus driver license and certificate expirations, medical expirations and advance training hours required for the renewal of bus driver certificates; determine driver eligibility; notify drivers of upcoming expirations. Prepare and write grant proposals; research additional funding sources. Communicate with other administrators, personnel, parents and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues, complaints, conflicts and exchange information. Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned; drive a vehicle to conduct work as assigned. Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned. Drive a school bus in emergency or relief situations. Frequent interruptions and changing work priorities.
Knowledge of: Management of student transportation and vehicle fleet maintenance. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to assigned activities. Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training. Principles and techniques of route scheduling. Methods, practices and procedures of dispatching transportation vehicles. District boundaries. Budget preparation and control. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Operation of a computer and assigned software. Safe driving practices.
Ability to: Plan, organize, control and manage the activities and operations of the Transportation Department. Interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. Analyze, develop, revise and improve upon programs, methods and procedures. Plan, organize and schedule classes for new applicants and advanced training for District drivers. Accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control and planning. Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Observe legal and defensive driving practices. Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software. Read maps and prepare efficient and effective bus routes. Operate a two-way radio. Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Maintain a variety of records and files related to assigned activities. Meet schedules and timelines. Plan and organize work. Complete work with many interruptions. All sections of the application must be completed. Incomplete applications will be screened out. The section titled “Your Record of Experience” must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position. A resume will NOT be accepted in-lieu of a completed application. All correspondence will be done by email only. Please add Governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list as some emails go to junk and/or spam folders. PLEASE include three (3) professional references (this can include paid or unpaid volunteer work, persons who know of your work).
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Application Process: Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the Required Qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS Education and Experience: Any combination equivalent to: Associate’s degree in a related field and four years of increasingly responsible experience in public transportation work including bus routing, dispatching, scheduling and driver training.
Licenses and other Requirements:
Valid California School Bus Driver Trainer certification. Valid California Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with appropriate passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements. Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency. Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate. Successful completion of the Transportation Administrators Course as required by the California Department of Education.
Responsibilities:
Plan, organize, control and manage the activities and operations of the Transportation Department; ensure safe and timely operations; maintain current knowledge of and ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations. Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; maintain the employee random drug testing pool. Schedule and route pupil transportation to and from schools, athletic events and field trips; assign students to routes; ensure appropriate approvals have been received for field trips; establish routes for regular and special education students. Operate a two-way radio to dispatch drivers and vehicles in accordance with established schedules and to fulfill special transportation requests; communicate with drivers regarding schedule or route changes, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, emergencies, road conditions and other concerns; notify authorities as appropriate. Assign routes and field trips to drivers in accordance with established guidelines; coordinate time off for bus drivers; arrange for substitutes as necessary. Plan, organize and conduct in-services, classroom sessions and behind-the-wheel training programs for new and current bus drivers; evaluate the competency of applicants and current bus drivers; train drivers in the proper use of special education equipment and related apparatus. Schedule and conduct periodic safety meetings; interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; plan, schedule and conduct evacuation drills. Conduct and oversee daily bus inspections; ensure drivers are maintaining proper standards of cleanliness and safety; ensure school bus fleet maintenance records are in compliance with Federal and State regulations; serve as a liaison with California Highway Patrol representatives. Oversee the maintenance and repair of District vehicles and equipment; conduct bus and vehicle inspections; report damage or vandalism; supervise and coordinate the District vehicle preventive maintenance program; ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and requirements. Assist in the development, preparation and administration of the annual preliminary budget for the Transportation Department; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; authorize and control expenditures in accordance with established procedures; prepare bids for the purchase of equipment and buses; maintain equipment inventory and related reports. Receive emergency calls in the evenings and on weekends regarding buses, drivers, students and activity trips; answer telephone calls, emails and greet visitors; respond to inquiries and resolve conflicts. Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services regarding assigned functions; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs. Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to personnel and assigned activities; update and maintain a variety of bus driver license and certificate expirations, medical expirations and advance training hours required for the renewal of bus driver certificates; determine driver eligibility; notify drivers of upcoming expirations. Prepare and write grant proposals; research additional funding sources. Communicate with other administrators, personnel, parents and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues, complaints, conflicts and exchange information. Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned; drive a vehicle to conduct work as assigned. Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned. Drive a school bus in emergency or relief situations. Frequent interruptions and changing work priorities.
Knowledge of: Management of student transportation and vehicle fleet maintenance. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to assigned activities. Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training. Principles and techniques of route scheduling. Methods, practices and procedures of dispatching transportation vehicles. District boundaries. Budget preparation and control. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. Operation of a computer and assigned software. Safe driving practices.
Ability to: Plan, organize, control and manage the activities and operations of the Transportation Department. Interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities. Analyze, develop, revise and improve upon programs, methods and procedures. Plan, organize and schedule classes for new applicants and advanced training for District drivers. Accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control and planning. Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel. Observe legal and defensive driving practices. Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software. Read maps and prepare efficient and effective bus routes. Operate a two-way radio. Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Maintain a variety of records and files related to assigned activities. Meet schedules and timelines. Plan and organize work. Complete work with many interruptions. All sections of the application must be completed. Incomplete applications will be screened out. The section titled “Your Record of Experience” must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position. A resume will NOT be accepted in-lieu of a completed application. All correspondence will be done by email only. Please add Governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list as some emails go to junk and/or spam folders. PLEASE include three (3) professional references (this can include paid or unpaid volunteer work, persons who know of your work).
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