Classified Supervisor Transportation (Anticipated Vacancy)

Job Title:                Supervisor of Transportation

Grade:                    B

Job Code:              036

Prepared By:         Otis Jones

Prepared Date:      June 3, 2015                          

Approved By:       James Woolfolk   

Approved Date:   July 6, 2015

SUMMARY

Assumes duties of day-to-day operation and logistics for transporting students to and from school. Interacts with schools, parents and transportation employees to ensure safe operations of parish transportation system. Manages field operations and related office procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works closely with school administrators to ensure coordination of discipline procedures related to safe bus operation.
• Conducts field inspections of Bus Drivers and Bus Attendants to ensure compliance with state statutes and CPSB policies.
• Manages GPS and camera operations for school buses.
• Coordinates the flow of communication between field operations and central staff.
• Inspects, supervises, and coordinates work activities performed by school bus operators and school bus aides.
• Assists in routing of buses through field coordination with drivers and computerized routing system.
• Develops guidelines for and coordinates new employee driver training.
• Submits recommendations to Director of Transportation for bus operator and bus attendant disciplinary actions.
• Responds to parent/citizen complaints about potential Transportation issues affecting safe bus operations.
• Responds to all bus accident scenes and conduct follow up investigations.
• Coordinates J-Call process for notification of pertinent events to parents and schools.
• Compiles and submits requested reports as needed or required.
• Manages and coordinates safe operator programs including documentation and follow-up training for all vehicle operators.
• Checks viability of bus stop location to ensure safety.
• Implements initiatives to ensure that Federal, State and Parish legal authorities are being met.
• Neat, well-groomed and appropriately dressed.
• Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and five to six years relevant experience is required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the 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 regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or feel objects or controls. The employee is occasionally required to walk and talk or hear.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT

Employee acknowledges that he/she is required to maintain a high standard of professional conduct. Breach of said professional conduct includes but is not limited to: neglect of duty, dishonesty, engagement in acts that are contrary to CPSB policy, unlawful activities, or any other conduct which is seriously prejudicial to the school system.

CHAIN OF SUPERVISION

Director of Transportation

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

260 days

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Salary : $70,406 - $93,158