Manager, Transportation Operations

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in a field related to transportation and/or management.

Four (4) years of experience in transportation operations or logistics, some of which shall have been in oversight or supervisory role.

Advanced degree(s) beyond the minimum degree requirement in a relevant field may be considered for some experience.

• Certification in emergency first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the use of an automated external defibrillator [22.1-178]
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles
• Class B commercial motor vehicle, as defined by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, with P and S (passenger and school bus) endorsements with air brakes
• Satisfactory pre-employment physical examination and a completed School Bus Driver's Physician Certificate (form EB.001)
• Completed Virginia Board of Education training program on autism spectrum disorders [8VAC20-70-350]
• Completed or shall complete within the first 90 days of employment, the Department of Transportation mandated Drug and Alcohol Suspicion Training for Supervisors [49 CRF 382.603]
• Completed or shall complete within one (1) year of employment to the position, the "New Director/Supervisor" class conducted by the Virginia Department of Education [8VAC20-70-350]

Major Duties/Essential Functions

Supervises and has primary responsibility and accountability for the daily transportation operations and scheduling activities for buses, cars, and personnel in a specified section.

Assigns buses, drivers, routes, and runs ensuring efficient bus utilization based on bus size, configuration, and student capacity.

Makes recommendations to school officials regarding school closures.

Facilitates and/or participates in regional manager meetings, team training meetings, and individualized education program meetings.

Coordinates, establishes, and delivers appropriate training programs, leadership development training, and mentorship program.

Tracks and monitors budgets and provides recommendations and advice related to budget development and forecasting.

Maintains the driver seniority lists.

Presents information and recommendations to senior management team.

Leads and facilitates discussions among groups and individuals to reach consensus, resolve conflicts, or influence outcomes on matters of significance.

Corresponds with school principals, personnel, families, and community members on transportation-related issues, inquiries, or disputes.

Manages investigatory and discipline meetings.

Serves as a technical advisor to users in areas related to transportation functions.

Affords assistance in developing and updating organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Prepares reports and correspondence, both written and oral, to include appropriate status reports.

Serves as the liaison within the school division, family/community groups, outside agencies, and private outside vendors.

May drive a bus on occasion as required by operational necessity.

Work Environment/Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

This position may also visit worksites in the field and be exposed to extreme heat and cold, outdoor environments, moving mechanical parts, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals, airborne particles, vibrations, and loud noises.

The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.