Assistant School Transportation Director

Vacancy Pending Board Approval Assists the Administrator in the operation of a school transportation program. Determining efficient routing technique and time schedules; Initiating continuing follow-up procedures to update bus routes throughout the year; Determining eligibility of students for transportation; Interviewing prospective drivers and mechanics and making recommendations for hiring; Oversees driver training, orientation and evaluation programs; Ensures compliance with government mandates pertaining to school bus operators including contract carriers; Provides transportation services for field trips, interscholastic athletics and other special requests; Supervises the safety programs and their formulation as well as employee driving safety records; Acts as the transportation safety and accident investigator; Supervises and directs a comprehensive program of school vehicle maintenance and repair; Maintains necessary records involving payroll, personnel, material costs, equipment and parts inventory, etc. Responsible for the preparation of reports on all aspects of school transportation; Requisitions supplies and equipment; Prepares specification for equipment and supplies, reviews bids and recommends appropriate purchases; Acts as liaisons with the public as well as outside agencies; Responsible for timely and courteous replies to inquiries and complaints from parents and school administrators; Reviews state aid forms and contractor billing against mileage and maintenance records; May drive a school bus. Job Qualifications Must currently hold a permananet position in the title to be eligible for transfer consideration. Applicants who do not hold permanent status in the position must have taken the exam given in December 2023. Upon a certified list being established, the eligible candidate must be able to be appointed in accordance with Civil Service rules and regulations. Good knowledge of standard transportation methods and programs as related to pupil transportation including: + New York State Motor Vehicle laws, rules and regulations. + New York State Education Department regulations on transportation. + Standard vehicle safety practices. + District transportation policies. Good knowledge of the principles and practices used in the purchasing and requisitioning of school transportation vehicles; tires, gasoline, oil and sundry automotive parts. Good knowledge of the methods and terminology used in the repair of school buses. Ability to produce and maintain comprehensive reports and records. Ability to supervise in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale. Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with the public, school administrators and the State Education Department. Ability to gather, compile and analyze data pertinent to a school transportation program. Ability to give oral and written reports. Application Deadline:05/15/2024 Civil Service Title: Assistant School Transportation Director