Description of Position: The basic function of the Director of Transportation is to plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee all functions pertaining to the operation and maintenance of the district transportation department.

Reports to: Superintendent

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma
• Completion of, or currently enrolled, in the Central Washington University Pupil Transportation Management Program (or similar program)
• Transportation related experience, preferably in public schools
• Supervisory experience
• Valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License with appropriate school bus endorsements
• Ability to create documents in Microsoft Word & Excel and knowledge of database systems

Goal:

Development and maintenance of a safe, efficient, and economical transportation system for all eligible students between home and school on a regular schedule and to and from school sponsored activities and to provide a safe efficient transportation program.

Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs, coordinates, and oversees all aspects of the district’s pupil transportation program including personnel, equipment, and facilities
• Ensures the safe, efficient, and economical transportation of students
• Supervises and evaluates all pupil transportation staff
• Participates in the district management team and supports the district’s strategic plan and educational goals
• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with school staff, parents, students, and the community

Essential Functions and Duties: This list of essential functions is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary and without notice. Depending upon individual assignments, the Director of Transportation performs all or a combination of several of the following duties:

• Coordinates all bus routes, schedules, and stops
• Coordinates student transportation activities in collaboration with school staff and other pertinent groups
• Organizes continuing in-service and training programs for staff to ensure compliance with the law and to contribute to a positive learning climate
• Drive the district area to assess road conditions during inclement weather
• Collaborates with school officials in board approved student discipline procedures
• Develops school bus specifications to meet the district’s needs and comply with state and federal requirements
• Develops and forecasts pupil transportation budget requirements (STARS)
• Administers the expenditure of funds as budgeted following district financial policies and procedures
• Recruits, screens, interviews, and recommends candidates for employment in pupil transportation
• Supervise training of pupil transportation personnel and other district personnel involved in driving district vehicles
• Supervises the student transportation safety program
• Supervises operational care, servicing, and maintenance of all district vehicles
• Supervises school bus maintenance with specific attention to safety inspections
• Purchase parts, materials, and supplies and maintains an inventory for efficient maintenance of district vehicles
• Conducts accident investigations and supervises accident reporting to appropriate law enforcement and insurance agencies
• Maintains, documents, and submits monthly payroll and leave information for all pupil transportation staff
• Represents the department and the district on various committees as needed
• Advises the district on transportation policy and procedure
• Administers collective bargaining agreements and advises on contract negotiations
• Update Safe Walk Plan when needed as required by OSPI
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

Working Conditions: Working conditions may include but are not limited to:

• High paced environment with constant interruptions
• Requires a great deal of energy, flexibility, and patience to meet many and varied situations
• Must feel comfortable dealing with a diverse range of behaviors which may include upset or distraught staff and community members
• Work may require travel throughout the district in inclement weather
• Includes exposure to fumes emitted from various diesel and gas fueled equipment
• Working with chemicals associated with repair tasks
• Exposure to various weather conditions not limited to freezing weather, snow, rain, wind, and heat
• Significant physical abilities include moving, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling with near and far visual acuity

State/District Mandated Requirements:

• Fingerprinting (cost paid by employee)
• Provide proof of current First Aid/CPR card

Terms of Employment:

• 245 days a year
• Salary range $50,000-$60,000 a year, DOE