Director, Transportation Services

2 months ago

Fort Myers, United States School District of Lee County Full time

We are hiring a Director of Transportation Services who will ensure that necessary resources, policies, and procedures are in place to deliver timely, safe, accurate, efficient, and cost-effective transportation services to all eligible students in Lee County. This position leads a healthy workforce culture focused on creating an environment where each student achieves his/her highest personal potential.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in logistics, business administration, or a related field.
  • Seven years of experience in a large-scale/mass transportation system.
  • Three years of experience in management with supervisory responsibilities or as a senior-level administrator.
  • Valid Florida driver’s license.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Seven years of experience in transportation management in a public education district.
  • Demonstrated success in effectively managing multiple business or department functions and staff in a senior leadership role.
  • Lean Six Sigma Certification.


Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications


Your Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with the Executive Director to formulate goals, objectives, policies, and practices for Transportation Services, while also overseeing budget monitoring to ensure alignment with the District’s strategic plan.
  • Contribute feedback to the evaluation of zone and vehicle directors through a continuous improvement process to ensure achievement of the District’s strategic and departmental goal.
  • Lead the development of bus routes and schedules that efficiently and effectively meet District needs through collaborative planning, organization, implementation, communication, and evaluation.
  • Assist in formulating long-range plans for transportation routes and facilities, coordinating activities with relevant personnel as necessary.
  • Ensure adherence to District, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies regarding transportation and vehicle safety.
  • Direct the inspection, maintenance, and repair of school buses and other District-owned vehicles, ensuring that vehicle and related facility maintenance management programs meet all requirements for daily operations and extracurricular activities programs.
  • Supervise assigned personnel, conduct annual performance appraisals, and recommend appropriate employment actions.
  • Promote facilitate, monitor, and communicate the development, implementation, and outcomes of departmental improvement initiatives aligned with District goals.
  • Address discipline issues and collaborate with relevant personnel to resolve both disciplinary and school bus-related issues.
  • Lead, assist, and support transportation route functions while acting as the primary point of contact for all transportation matters with the Florida Department of Education.
  • Attend appropriate District committee, professional, and community functions involved with business and professional groups in support of District goals and facilitate positive relationships between the District and its bargaining units.
  • Ensure all required reports are prepared and maintain all necessary records.
  • Any job-related duties as assigned.


Your Perks

  • Base Compensation: $111,877.84/year
  • Employee insurance programs
  • Retirement programs
  • Employee benefits & wellness programs
  • Free access to state-of-the art gym (located at district office)
  • Free Professional development


About Lee County

The School District of Lee County is the eighth-largest district in Florida and the 33rd-largest school district in the United States*. We proudly educate over 99,000 students in grades K-12. Schools in Lee County play a key role in community life. With 12,000+ full- and part-time employees, the School District is one of the county's largest employers, and with the District's construction program, building new schools and renovating and expanding existing facilities, the District has been the area's largest developer.

*Source: National Center for Education Statistics

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