Coordinator, Transportation (South)

Category:  District Leadership
Job Function:  Administration
Department:  Transportation South

Summary

Provides leadership and coordination for planning, implementation, and assessment of the transportation system for the District

Essential Duties

  • Assists in coordinating a safe and efficient transportation system which meets all the requirements of the daily instructional program and extracurricular activities for all eligible students
  • Assists in the development, coordination and administration of all phases of pupil transportation in order to ensure compliance with State Department of Education policies, Local Board policies, Local administrative procedures, and State laws and regulations
  • Evaluates and modifies unsafe bus stops
  • Assists in recruiting, training, and supervising supervisors, assistant supervisors, certified instructors, bus drivers, dispatchers, and shop and office personnel
  • Assists in maintaining all District-owned equipment and developing plans for preventive maintenance
  • Assists in administering the transportation budget
  • Takes an active role in coordinating transportation policies and procedures with individual schools
  • Assists in investigating and evaluating all accidents involving county owned vehicles
  • Develops and coordinates implementation of a program of preventive safety
  • Assists in solving discipline problems on school buses
  • Assists in development and presentation of all safety workshops and safety meetings
  • Takes an active role in safety education programs presented at individual schools
  • Assists in assuring that department conforms with all State laws and regulations regarding school transportation
  • Participates actively in departmental leadership and provides input for ongoing in-services training for supervisory personnel
  • Assists in determining student eligibility for bus transportation
  • Completes and dispatches appropriate reports; Assists in submitting all reports required by State authorities
  • Acts as liaison with parents for complaints and special requests Informs patrons about routes, schedules, and county policies as questions arise
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the appropriate administrator

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Logistics, or related field or Equivalent experience (8 years - 2 years of similar work level experience = 1 year of college); A combination of experience and education may be used to meet the Bachelors Degree requirement
In lieu of degree, Supervisor certification earned through National Association for Pupil Transporation (NAPT) may be considered

Certification/Licensure

None required

Experience Qualifications

Minimum of 7 years of experience in the transportation field required; Experience in a similar role preferred

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

  • Knowledge of procedures of transportation operations, safety, organization requirements and governmental regulations dealing with transportation
  • Ability to make public presentations
  • Ability to supervise and work effectively with departmental personnel
  • Good decision-making and problem solving skills
  • Ability to develop implement, monitor, and evaluate program goals and initiatives
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Excellent organizational and leadership skills

Working Conditions

  • Office and school environment

Physical Demands

  • Routine physical activity associated with normal office and school environment
Posting ID:  34853

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Coordinator, Transportation (South)

Req ID:  Fulton County Schools


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