Assistant Director of Transportation (FOR CURRENT ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES ONLY) 22760

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. Assist the Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Transportation Department ensuring implementation of program objectives, department standards, and the strategic plan; respond to a variety of issues such as absent drivers, equipment malfunctions, student issues, and related matters; assume responsibility for Transportation Operations in the absence of the Director. E
    
2. Oversee, support, and maintain computer programs that assist the Department in areas such as employee payroll, bus route scheduling, and bus pass processing; troubleshoot and resolve issues as needed; oversee information transfer between related databases; provide training to staff regarding department related computer applications. E
    
3. Communicate with other administrators, District personnel, parents and outside organizations to exchange information, resolve issues or concerns, and coordinate activities. E
    
4. Plan for future developments within the Department including the development of the bus replacement program, office reorganization, analysis of alternative bell schedules, and the future growth of the District in areas related to transportation. E
    
5. Review proposed boundary changes and estimate number of buses required under alternative proposals. E
    
6. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff and recommend personnel actions; interview, select and train employees; address complaints and resolve issues. E
    
7. Stay abreast of best practices, laws, regulations, policies and emerging technologies related to school; assure compliance with departmental procedures, District policies, State regulations and other laws, rules, and regulations related to transportation of students. E
    
8. Oversee the development of routes in appropriate routing system; reorganize bus routes as appropriate. E
    
9. Assist in the preparation of the Department's budget and monitoring of expenditures. E
    
10. Develop the District's multi-tiered bell schedule. E
     
11. Oversee and promote systematic, efficient, automated reporting of data; analyze data and prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to transportation activities, staff and operations. E
     
12. Oversee and direct the processing, distribution, and collection of bus pass applications; oversee the income verification process in accordance with District policy. E
     
13. Plan, develop and conduct ongoing needs assessment of departmental training; oversee safety and training program. E
     
14. Operate a computer, printer and other office equipment as assigned. E
     
15. Participate in ongoing training and staff development.
     
16. Perform related duties as assigned.

At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
 
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field and five years increasingly responsible experience in pupil transportation including scheduling and coordination of responsibilities including three years in a supervisory capacity.  Additional years of experience or education may be substituted to meet the minimum qualifications. Experience in school district transportation operations is preferred.

 
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
 
Valid California driver's license.
 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
 
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, and procedures pertaining to the Transportation Department.
Organizational development principles and practices.
Computer operation and assigned software.
School district geographic area.
Oral and written communication skills.
Principles and practices of effective supervision and training.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Health and safety regulations.
Bell schedule and route scheduling for a multi-tiered bell schedule system.
 
ABILITY TO:
Assist the Director in the day-to-day operations of the Transportation Department.
Support and maintain computer programs utilized in the Department.
Schedule transportation routes and time lines.
Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable provisions of federal and state laws and district rules and regulations.
Perceive organizational implications of recommendations and conclusions.
Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
Direct the maintenance of records and reports related to assigned operations and activities.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan and organize work.
Prepare and maintain a variety of computerized records and reports.
 
 
WORKING CONDITIONS:
 
ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.
Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor department operations.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard/keypad.
Sitting for extended periods of time.
 
HAZARDS:
Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
Exposure to fumes, vapors, odors, oil/grease, and gases.
Exposure to noise.