Supervisor, Transportation

BASIC FUNCTION Under general direction, plans, coordinates, and oversees the routing, scheduling, and daily transportation of students while also supervising and evaluating the performance of assigned staff.

Maximise your chances of a successful application to this job by ensuring your CV and skills are a good match. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION: A high school diploma or recognized equivalent.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience operating a school bus, including one (1) year of experience routing and dispatching school buses or commercial vehicles. Routing and dispatching experience may be, but need not be, acquired concurrently. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION:

Valid California Class A or B driver license with P & S endorsement

No restrictions except for any combination of 0, 1, or 6

If restriction 6 is listed, must provide a valid first aid certificate

California Special Driver Certificate (School Bus)

Valid medical examiner’s certificate

This classification is subject to alcohol/controlled substances tests

California DMV driving record no more than 30 days old must be submitted with application

Valid status as a state-certified school bus driver instructor is preferred

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

Coordinate the dispatch, operation, and storage of vehicles and equipment used for student transportation

Coordinate the inspection, service, and repair of vehicles and equipment used for student transportation

Works with outside vendors to schedule student transportation for activities including, but not limited to, athletic events and field trips

Selects, trains, evaluates, and supervises staff

Composes and distributes information bulletins and other communications to District staff related to transportation

Updates and maintains records related to inventory, supplies, equipment, and work orders

Prepares transportation related reports for District use and county, state, and/or federal reporting requirements

Reviews various transportation related data, records, and reports for accuracy and to ensure compliance with legal and procedural requirements

Provides support, guidance, clarification, and direction to parents, community members, and District staff on matters related to transportation

Conducts investigations of complaints, incidents, and accidents to collect data, determine cause, and implement corrective actions

Operates a school bus to transport students on an as needed basis

Represents District's transportation interests at functions including, but not limited to, conferences, Board meetings, workshops, and committees

Performs related duties as assigned

NOTE: The statements listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. JOB REQUIREMENTS KNOWLEDGE:

Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations pertaining to student transportation

Principles, practices, and techniques of accident investigation

Principles, practices, and techniques of routing and dispatching

Principles and practices of bus maintenance and repair

Principles, practices, and techniques of inspections

Principles and practices of employee supervision and evaluation

Principles and terminology of employment laws, codes, and regulations

Word processing, spreadsheet, and record management software

COMPETENCIES:

Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job

Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectations of customers

Fact Finding – Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question

Handling Stress – Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity

Informing – Proactively obtaining and sharing information

Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations

Managing Performance - Taking responsibility for improving the effectiveness of others

Safety Focus – Showing vigilance and care in identifying and addressing health risks and safety hazards

SUPERVISION General direction is received from higher level management. Supervision is exercised over operation support staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS ENVIRONMENT: The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions. Will be temporarily exposed to outdoor weather conditions when moving between buildings and sites. Will be temporarily exposed to irritants such as exhaust fumes when inspecting vehicles. Will be temporarily exposed to moving mechanical parts such as a motor when inspecting vehicles. Frequently works in an indoor, climate-controlled environment. Works within a school bus when assigned to operate or inspect a vehicle.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requires some physical exertion. Remains in a stationary position to perform desk work. Sits for prolonged periods to operate a vehicle. Exchanges information in large group settings. Communicates verbally over a radio for dispatching. Uses hands, wrists, and fingers repetitively to type and operate office equipment. Rotates the head right or left from a neutral position to review work materials. Uses near visual acuity at 20 inches or less to inspect vehicles and operate a computer. Uses far visual acuity at 20 feet or more to observe the environment. Walks between areas of an office, school site, or facility to observe the environment. May walk across uneven surfaces. Grasps and grips in order to push and pull vehicle doors. THE APPLICATION PROCESS: To be considered for an employment opportunity with the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application and Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the examination process and is part of your total evaluation of qualifications for employment.

THE EXAMINATION PROCESS: For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process will consist of any one or more of the following: Training and Experience Evaluation, Written Test, Performance Test, and/or Structured Interview. Additional information pertaining to the examination process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.

EXAMINATION PROTESTS: Protest of any part of the examination process must be in writing and received in the office of the Director of Classified Personnel no later than five (5) working days from the date you were notified of examination results. All notifications are sent electronically via email. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. We are not responsible for any incoming mail that is lost or misdirected after it has been entrusted to the US Postal Service.

ACCOMMODATION FOR DISABLED: If you have a disability that may require an accommodation in any of these examination procedures, please notify the Personnel Commission in writing at the time you submit your application.

ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY LIST: This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period one (1) year, unless otherwise noted, or until there are fewer than three (3) ranks of eligible candidates who are available. Candidates are placed on the eligibility list in rank order according to their final examination score. Final examination scores will not change, but ranking may change as other candidates are added or removed from the list.

ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the appointed salary schedule. When filling a permanent vacancy, a new employee may request a higher salary placement based on having training and experience that greatly exceeds the minimum qualifications. An employee may submit a formal request for advanced step consideration on or after the first day of employment. Education transcripts, training certificates, and additional references may be requested for verification purposes.

HOW YOU WILL HEAR FROM US: All correspondence and notifications regarding this recruitment will be sent to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner; as if it was a function of your job.

The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.

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