Position Overview

The Team Leader of Transportation works in the Transportation Training Division. The Team Leader works with other training personnel, interacts with the Department of Human Resources to recruit, hire, and train school bus drivers and attendants. The Team Leader is responsible for accessing the LCPS applicant database, contacting applicants by telephone and e-mail to update incomplete applications and submitting additional paperwork as needed. The Team Leader is also responsible for reviewing applications and driving records, scheduling and conducting interviews, and assisting with other functions of the Transportation Training Division.

Roles and Responsibilities

The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed appropriate:

• Performs queries for School Bus Driver and School Bus Attendant applicants.
• Schedules, and participates in the interviews of applicants.
• Reviews all applications and DMV records of candidates to ensure all necessary documents are received; follows up with candidates for incomplete documents.
• Coordinates with the department of Human Resources and Talent Development to onboard personnel.
• Uploads training documentation to server, and files them electronically.
• Coordinates preparation for in-service safety meetings and assists in the preparation of training materials.
• Performs field and ride-along observations as needed.
• Conducts training classes as required, assists the driver instructors when needed, allowing maximum training functions.

Qualifications

Below are the qualifications for this position:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Hold a commercial driver’s license with school bus and passenger endorsement for a minimum of 2 years preferred
• Hold a certification as a VA school bus driver trainer and First Aid/CPR instructor preferred
• Ability to work effectively with students, teachers, bus drivers, bus attendants, parents, and citizens
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, follow oral and written instructions, and use forms of communication successfully while screening and interviewing candidates and throughout the onboarding of new hires
• Knowledge of office procedures and ability to use general office software with proficiency in Microsoft
• Excellent organizational skills

Physical Requirements

The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly talking, expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. The employee must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. The employee must possess normal cognitive abilities including the ability to learn, recall and apply certain practices and policies. Frequently sitting and/or remaining in a stationary position for long periods of time. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Essential Personnel

Employees who perform the responsibilities of this position for the Department of Support Services are considered essential personnel. Essential personnel are designated employees who must report for work during a delay or emergency situations. A workplace emergency is an unforeseen situation that threatens the staff, pupils, or the public; disrupts or shuts down business operations; or causes physical or environmental damage. Emergencies may be natural or manmade. It is incumbent upon the supervisor to inform and confirm which essential personnel are required to work during emergency closings. Notification and confirmation of the expectation of essential personnel to report to work, or maintain as-needed status, will be executed with as much advanced notice as possible via in-person communication or email.

FLSA status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 months, 254 days, 8 hours per day

Reports to: Supervisor, Area Transportation (Training)

Telework Eligible: Partial

Salary Range $25.43 - $32.76 per hour

Telework Disclosure

Employees who perform the responsibilities of the above position have been identified as having the potential to telework. Telework is defined as completing one's duties and responsibilities at a site other than one's assigned duty location. In order to be eligible for telework privileges, an employee must have demonstrated consistent, positive performance and have the support and approval of their direct supervisor. In addition, these employees must have reliable high-speed internet and a designated workspace that allows them privacy while completing sensitive and confidential work. Employees who are non-exempt and are teleworking will work their required scheduled hours and gain approval from their supervisor if they work more than 8 hours a day or more than 40 hours in a workweek. Teleworking privileges can be amended, changed, or revoked based upon the performance of the employee, as well as the needs of Loudoun County Public Schools.