DC Government Careers
Director of Student Transportation Services
DC Government Careers, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Summary
This position is in The Office of the State Superintendent of Education(OSSE), within the Division of Transportation (DOT). The mission of OSSE as DC's state education agency is to set high standards, build educator and system capacity to meet those standards, expand educational opportunities for all learners with a focus on those underserved and hold everyone accountable for results. DOT is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services that positively support learning opportunities for students with disabilities in the District of Columbia.
The incumbent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all functional teams and areas within the division to ensure the effective and efficient daily operations of the special education student transportation system, including terminal operations, routing and scheduling, facilities and fleet management, customer engagement, audit and compliance and fiscal management. Further, the incumbent interacts regularly with union representatives, Local Education Agencies (LEAs), schools, and other personnel and stakeholders within the District of Columbia. This position works under the broad supervision of the Deputy Superintendent of Operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent plans, directs, organizes, and controls the overall transportation plans for DOT. Provides guidance on internal transportation policies including ensuring compliance with federal and District laws and regulations. Develops and maintains data systems for the daily tracking, aggregated delivery and services to schools, students, parents, and the community. Implements and oversees successful rollout and training of new technology systems, including GPS and routingsystems. Administers federally and locally funded education transportation programs. Coordinates with local agencies in a timely, effective, and cost-efficient manner and ensures full compliance with all applicable District and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Implements strategic cost-saving measures and continuous operational efficiencies without compromising safety or service quality, while maximizing timely funding opportunities such as Medicaid reimbursements for eligible services. Monitors the departmental and office budget submissions and the aspects of federally funded programs. Performs finance auditing of the student transportation budget. Negotiates budget funding amounts, timing, and changes with directors and/ or program managers including the reprogramming of funds as needed.
The incumbent develops and provides oversight of safety, regulatory, and compliance functions comparable to the role of OSSE overall within the District. Monitors and enforces trainings, safety programs and protocols in compliance with state and federal laws. Collaborates with parents, school administrators, and the community regarding transportation concerns. Oversees the assurance of motor vehicles to guarantee that students are being transported in vehicles that meet the standards for school buses set forth in the National Standards for School Buses and School Bus Operations. Develops specifications and oversees contract administration for the purchase or lease, of contracted vehicles. Coordinates with private transportation for bid specifications and the delivery of services. Reviews transportation contracts for compliance and completes contractor performance evaluation.
Qualifications and Education
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.
Specialized Experience: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
Examples of specialized experience can include: Direct experience with budget and business plan development, including achieving measurable cost savings. Strong working knowledge of data analysis, data reporting and performance metrics using business management/transportation software. Ability to implement process improvements that reduce costs while maintaining or improving service delivery. Knowledge of contract (vendors) monitoring principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of the Division of Student Transportation, programs, policies, administrative laws, regulations, goals, and objectives.
Preferred Qualifications : At least five (5) years of relevant work experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the District of Columbia Government policies and procedures and the collective bargaining agreements. Ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, contracts, and policies applicable to transportation management.
Licenses and Certifications
None.
Working Conditions/Environment
The incumbent is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The incumbent is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration and variations of noise levels. Occasional early morning, evening or weekend hours.
Other Significant Factors
Tour of Duty:
Varies
Duration of Appointment:
This is a Management Supervisory Service (MSS), At-Will Appointment. All positions and appointments in the Management Supervisory Service serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
Promotion Potential:
No known promotional potential
Plan, Series, Grade:
MS-2101-16
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union):
This position is not covered under a collecting bargaining agreement.
Position Designation:
In accordance with Chapter 4 of the D.C. personnel regulations, Suitability, this position has been deemed
Security-Sensitive . Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, and drug screenings, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.
Emergency Designation:
This position has been designated as an emergency employee position under the provisions of District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operation, food distribution, and communications. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. Employees are required to work rotating shifts, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees are considered emergency personnel and are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
Residency Requirement : If the position you are applying for a position in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.
EEO Statement:
The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
This position is in The Office of the State Superintendent of Education(OSSE), within the Division of Transportation (DOT). The mission of OSSE as DC's state education agency is to set high standards, build educator and system capacity to meet those standards, expand educational opportunities for all learners with a focus on those underserved and hold everyone accountable for results. DOT is responsible for providing safe, reliable, and efficient transportation services that positively support learning opportunities for students with disabilities in the District of Columbia.
The incumbent is responsible for overseeing and coordinating all functional teams and areas within the division to ensure the effective and efficient daily operations of the special education student transportation system, including terminal operations, routing and scheduling, facilities and fleet management, customer engagement, audit and compliance and fiscal management. Further, the incumbent interacts regularly with union representatives, Local Education Agencies (LEAs), schools, and other personnel and stakeholders within the District of Columbia. This position works under the broad supervision of the Deputy Superintendent of Operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent plans, directs, organizes, and controls the overall transportation plans for DOT. Provides guidance on internal transportation policies including ensuring compliance with federal and District laws and regulations. Develops and maintains data systems for the daily tracking, aggregated delivery and services to schools, students, parents, and the community. Implements and oversees successful rollout and training of new technology systems, including GPS and routingsystems. Administers federally and locally funded education transportation programs. Coordinates with local agencies in a timely, effective, and cost-efficient manner and ensures full compliance with all applicable District and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Implements strategic cost-saving measures and continuous operational efficiencies without compromising safety or service quality, while maximizing timely funding opportunities such as Medicaid reimbursements for eligible services. Monitors the departmental and office budget submissions and the aspects of federally funded programs. Performs finance auditing of the student transportation budget. Negotiates budget funding amounts, timing, and changes with directors and/ or program managers including the reprogramming of funds as needed.
The incumbent develops and provides oversight of safety, regulatory, and compliance functions comparable to the role of OSSE overall within the District. Monitors and enforces trainings, safety programs and protocols in compliance with state and federal laws. Collaborates with parents, school administrators, and the community regarding transportation concerns. Oversees the assurance of motor vehicles to guarantee that students are being transported in vehicles that meet the standards for school buses set forth in the National Standards for School Buses and School Bus Operations. Develops specifications and oversees contract administration for the purchase or lease, of contracted vehicles. Coordinates with private transportation for bid specifications and the delivery of services. Reviews transportation contracts for compliance and completes contractor performance evaluation.
Qualifications and Education
Undergraduate and Graduate Education: Major study -- accounting, business administration, business or commercial law, commerce, economics, engineering, finance, industrial management, statistics, traffic management, transportation, motor mechanics, or other fields related to the position.
Specialized Experience: At least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level.
Examples of specialized experience can include: Direct experience with budget and business plan development, including achieving measurable cost savings. Strong working knowledge of data analysis, data reporting and performance metrics using business management/transportation software. Ability to implement process improvements that reduce costs while maintaining or improving service delivery. Knowledge of contract (vendors) monitoring principles, practices, and techniques. Knowledge of the Division of Student Transportation, programs, policies, administrative laws, regulations, goals, and objectives.
Preferred Qualifications : At least five (5) years of relevant work experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the District of Columbia Government policies and procedures and the collective bargaining agreements. Ability to interpret and apply relevant laws, regulations, contracts, and policies applicable to transportation management.
Licenses and Certifications
None.
Working Conditions/Environment
The incumbent is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The incumbent is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat and vibration and variations of noise levels. Occasional early morning, evening or weekend hours.
Other Significant Factors
Tour of Duty:
Varies
Duration of Appointment:
This is a Management Supervisory Service (MSS), At-Will Appointment. All positions and appointments in the Management Supervisory Service serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.
Promotion Potential:
No known promotional potential
Plan, Series, Grade:
MS-2101-16
Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union):
This position is not covered under a collecting bargaining agreement.
Position Designation:
In accordance with Chapter 4 of the D.C. personnel regulations, Suitability, this position has been deemed
Security-Sensitive . Accordingly, the incumbent will be subject to pre-employment checks (criminal background checks, consumer credit check, traffic record checks, and drug screenings, if applicable) as a condition of employment, and will be subject to periodic criminal background checks for the duration of your tenure.
Emergency Designation:
This position has been designated as an emergency employee position under the provisions of District Personnel Manual, Chapter 12. As such, your services may be required in emergency situations to perform crucial duties, i.e., snow removal, debris removal, transportation, shelter operation, food distribution, and communications. These duties may be performed when the government is closed or when most employees are dismissed early. Employees are required to work rotating shifts, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Employees are considered emergency personnel and are subject to call-in 24 hours a day and will be required to provide the employing agency with a telephone number where they can be reached.
Residency Requirement : If the position you are applying for a position in the Career, Management Supervisory, or Educational Service at an annual salary of one hundred fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) or more, you must establish residency in the District of Columbia within one hundred eighty (180) days of the effective date of the appointment and continue to maintain residency within the District of Columbia throughout the duration of the appointment.
EEO Statement:
The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.