This is an ASASP Unit III Table 900 position Grade 31

Salary Range: $83,225- $167,510

Closing Date: April 27, 2024

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Participating in the formulation of current and long-range plans for transportation;

• Consulting and assisting Transportation Supervisors and Analysts with the revision and preparation of bus schedules;

• Evaluating bus routes and time schedules for both regular and special education;

• Making corrections to improve the routes and times;

• Creating and analyzing GPS and Routing reports;

• Respond to email and phone inquiries from persons requesting information on bus routes and stop locations;

• Working with parents, principals, central staff members, PTA's and other interested groups in seeking solutions to transportation problems;

• Assuring adherence to bus inspection schedules, as prescribed by State law;

• Working with County and State agencies on establishing bus stops and pull-offs;

• Considerable knowledge of special education in transporting students with disabilities;

• Some knowledge of fleet management as it relates to school bus transportation;

• Some knowledge of union contracts with the ability to negotiate transportation policies and procedures;

• Assisting in school closings or early dismissal due to weather or emergency situations; Preparing reports and studies for the Director; and

• Performs additional duties as required.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Considerable knowledge of the operation and scheduling of school buses; Commercial driver's license or ability to acquire one within a year preferred;

• Knowledge of the principles of fleet and traffic management;

• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal and written forms;

• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Routing software);

• Ability to supervise effectively and perform administrative functions independently;

• Demonstrated ability to effectively work with diverse populations;

• Ability to create a positive environment that values and respects stakeholders and employees;

• Ability to travel to all schools in the District;

• Availability to work after hours and on weekends as necessary, and

• Good knowledge of Motor Vehicle laws and Regulations of the State Board of Education.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree required from an accredited college or university with major work in Transportation, Education, Public Administration, Business or other related area; and considerable experience in the school transportation field including field and office functions.

CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

None required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervises and works with Transportation Supervisors on daily operational challenges.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform he essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Direct Deposit is expected as a condition of new hire employment.

Based on the settlement agreement reached in Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, U.S. Department of Labor v. Prince George's County Board of Education, OALJ Case No. 2011-LCA-00026, PGCPS is ineligible to sponsor foreign nationals for U.S. employment under any temporary or permanent visa program. As a condition of employment, all applicants for employment must be qualified to work in the United States without sponsorship by PGCPS. If you are not work-authorized and would require PGCPS to sponsor you for a work visa you will not be considered for employment.

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Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request.