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POSITION SUMMARY
Under the leadership of the Director of Transportation, the position is responsible for ensuring the safe and economical usage of system-owned school buses and vans, planning, acquisition, maintenance, and repair scheduling, as well as staff oversight and assignment.
EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Current CDL Class B License with P and S Endorsements
Minimum of five (5) years of related experience
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience
Experience in supervising the servicing and repairing of vehicles and equipment in a commercial, industrial, or municipal environment, and supervisory responsibilities or equivalent experience required
QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent communication and human relations skills in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy
Excellent technical and organizational skills when using electronic record keeping and fleet management systems to manage fleet assets and monitor/report on statistical data
Proficient in the use of a computer with the ability to understand and administer a computerized client/server fleet management system and a computerized fuel management system.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of fleet management, hazards and safety precautions of large-scale operations, business practices applicable to fleet management, budget and accounting principles and procedures, and preventive maintenance inspection methods and procedures
Comprehensive knowledge of existing and proposed state, local, and federal laws, regulations, rules, and standards affecting vehicle use, maintenance, inspection, and specifications
Expert ability to identify employee and stakeholders' concerns and address those matters appropriately and in a timely manner, establish effective working relationships, emphasize and demonstrate the department’s goal of customer service in all aspects of work.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provide guidance and oversight to the bus fleet and staff in support of the Office of Transportation’s mission and goals.
Assist the director in the development of policies and regulations
Provide leadership of the division’s school bus maintenance operation
Assist the director in providing oversight in disciplinary matters, performance monitoring, and policy enforcement
Work collaboratively with the Director to develop and establish policies relating to the acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of the school system's assets relating to transportation
Manage the fuel tax reimbursement program
Monitor overall compliance with local, state, and federal requirements relating to the operation, preventive maintenance, and special conditions of school buses and vans that may transport students
Prepare and justify budget submission,s including the use of temporary employees and overtime; work with the financial analyst to ensure resources are allocated to areas appropriate for the economical and efficient operation of the division's fleet needs
Develop specifications for use in purchasing standard fleet assets and major inventory items through the bid process
Assist the director in modifying school bus specifications for contracted services
Work with the director to determine replacement intervals and develop specifications for specialized fleet assets
Coordinate purchase of new fleet assets
Coordinate the sale of surplus fleet assets, ensuring all applicable regulations and procedures are followed in executing sales
Respond and/or dispatch service personnel to emergency situations during and after normal work hours when required
Coordinate and provide input concerning the yearly performance evaluation of assigned employees
Place timely work orders into the fleet management information. (School Dude); enter work orders, research work history, and follow up when appropriate
Provide a weekly summary report to the Director of Transportation regarding the status of the bus fleet and any changes in staffing
Provide responsive, high-quality service to school board employees, representatives of outside agencies, and members of the public by providing accurate, complete, and up-to-date information in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner
Participate as a member of interview committees, as requested
Perform related work as required
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.
The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations, call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.
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EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Current CDL Class B License with P and S Endorsements
Minimum of five (5) years of related experience
Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience
Experience in supervising the servicing and repairing of vehicles and equipment in a commercial, industrial, or municipal environment, and supervisory responsibilities or equivalent experience required
QUALIFICATIONS
Excellent communication and human relations skills in situations that require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy
Excellent technical and organizational skills when using electronic record keeping and fleet management systems to manage fleet assets and monitor/report on statistical data
Proficient in the use of a computer with the ability to understand and administer a computerized client/server fleet management system and a computerized fuel management system.
Comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of fleet management, hazards and safety precautions of large-scale operations, business practices applicable to fleet management, budget and accounting principles and procedures, and preventive maintenance inspection methods and procedures
Comprehensive knowledge of existing and proposed state, local, and federal laws, regulations, rules, and standards affecting vehicle use, maintenance, inspection, and specifications
Expert ability to identify employee and stakeholders' concerns and address those matters appropriately and in a timely manner, establish effective working relationships, emphasize and demonstrate the department’s goal of customer service in all aspects of work.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provide guidance and oversight to the bus fleet and staff in support of the Office of Transportation’s mission and goals.
Assist the director in the development of policies and regulations
Provide leadership of the division’s school bus maintenance operation
Assist the director in providing oversight in disciplinary matters, performance monitoring, and policy enforcement
Work collaboratively with the Director to develop and establish policies relating to the acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of the school system's assets relating to transportation
Manage the fuel tax reimbursement program
Monitor overall compliance with local, state, and federal requirements relating to the operation, preventive maintenance, and special conditions of school buses and vans that may transport students
Prepare and justify budget submission,s including the use of temporary employees and overtime; work with the financial analyst to ensure resources are allocated to areas appropriate for the economical and efficient operation of the division's fleet needs
Develop specifications for use in purchasing standard fleet assets and major inventory items through the bid process
Assist the director in modifying school bus specifications for contracted services
Work with the director to determine replacement intervals and develop specifications for specialized fleet assets
Coordinate purchase of new fleet assets
Coordinate the sale of surplus fleet assets, ensuring all applicable regulations and procedures are followed in executing sales
Respond and/or dispatch service personnel to emergency situations during and after normal work hours when required
Coordinate and provide input concerning the yearly performance evaluation of assigned employees
Place timely work orders into the fleet management information. (School Dude); enter work orders, research work history, and follow up when appropriate
Provide a weekly summary report to the Director of Transportation regarding the status of the bus fleet and any changes in staffing
Provide responsive, high-quality service to school board employees, representatives of outside agencies, and members of the public by providing accurate, complete, and up-to-date information in a courteous, efficient, and timely manner
Participate as a member of interview committees, as requested
Perform related work as required
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS The environmental factors and/or physical requirements of this position include the following: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; and the ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to medium weights of 10-50 pounds. Requires good hand-eye coordination, arm, hand, and finger dexterity, including the ability to grasp, and visual acuity to use a keyboard. The employee frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear.
Charles County Public Schools reserves the right to re-advertise and modify the content of vacancy announcements at any time; however, this may be the only notice for this position during the noted advertisement period.
The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Michael Blanchard, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Nikial M. Majors, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301-870-3814. For special accommodations, call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event.
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