What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Facilities & Transportation position at Seneca County?
Seneca County Opportunity Center
Contract/Exempt/Salary/Full-time/Unclassified
JOB DUTIES INCLUDE*:
Develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate a systematic transportation system which includes schedules
and routes that satisfy the needs of the Opportunity Center. Use appropriate judgment to provide ancillary
transportation for trips, emergencies, and bus route driving. Complete and maintain accurate records and
reports of route and passenger changes, and vehicle and employee statistics. Responsible for supervision
of all assigned personnel; develop and perform training and orientations as required for new and existing
staff. Maintain driver and aide certification including abstracts, physicals, CDL’s, BCI’s, First Aid and CPR,
and behavior management certification. Review and approve staff assignments. Conduct staff meetings
as appropriate. Assist with recruitment, hiring, and training of personnel. Recommends promotional, and/or
disciplinary personnel action and conducts performance evaluations. Provide oversight of all facilities to
include but not limited to utilities, building security, equipment/systems, maintenance and respond to
emergencies. Coordinate telephone and computer cabling installations and changes with IT and building
administrators as needed. Monitor vehicle radio communication for all transportation vehicles and respond
to emergency calls or situations on a 24-hour basis. Coordinate, schedule, and perform vehicle diagnosis,
repair, maintenance, and annual inspections. Participates in strategic planning, reviews and implementation
of policies and procedures. Coordinate with superintendent to determine program delays and closing due
to weather conditions and contact bus drivers and radio stations as necessary. Coordinates and oversees
work plans with contractors and evaluates cost estimates and specifications for contracted work. Develops
and manages an annual budget necessary for meeting assigned goals and objectives; oversees purchase
of facility and/or transportation equipment and services as appropriate or required. Solicit contracts
according to Board policy and public bidding laws for service necessary for the maintenance and
improvement of Board facilities and grounds. Attend all management team meetings and monthly 169 board
meetings. Serve as backup to transportation and custodial departments as needed. Perform other related
duties as needed.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of safety and transportation regulations, fire and building codes.
- Five years of school bus or mass transit driving experience with respectable safety record.
- Knowledge or experience with diagnostic, maintenance, and repair duties of transportation vehicles.
- Experience or training on how to safely move or secure individuals or objects on transportation vehicles.
- Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
- Current State of Ohio Commercial Driver’s License with S & P and air brake Endorsements (School Bus).
- American Heart Association First Aid and CPR Certificate.
- Successful completion of a physical ability test, drug screen and background check.
- Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
- Comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Participation in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS)
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Vacation leave, sick leave, personal leave, paid holidays
- Health Savings Account and voluntary wellness program
INTERESTED APPLICANTS MAY APPLY BY APPLICATION, RESUME AND COVER
LETTER TO:
SENECA COUNTY OPPORTUNITY CENTER
ATTENTION: TAWNY LEJEUNE
780 E. CR 20
TIFFIN, OHIO 44883
Or by email to
tlejeune@senecadd.org
- A complete job description is available upon request.