Transportation Supervisor

To be considered, please apply on the SCPS Portal : https://www.applitrack.com/southampton/onlineapp/

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the leadership of the Chief Operating Officer, the Transportation Supervisor is responsible for facilitating the safe and efficient operation of school bus transportation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The descriptions listed below are examples of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment.

• Resolve conflicts between drivers/drivers, drivers/parents, drivers/administrators, and drivers/students.
• Conduct meetings with school bus drivers, parents, and administrators.
• Evaluate routes and pupil stops for safety and efficiency.
• Promote public relations with schools and the community.
• Tabulate student counts and busloads for the Virginia Annum State Report and daily efficiency.
• Administer the placement of school bus drivers.
• Monitor road and weather conditions in inclement weather.
• Evaluate school bus parking locations.
• Handle student discipline on school buses.
• Confer with parents and citizens concerning pupil transportation issues.
• Responsible for reporting incident reports regarding Workman's Comp.
• Distribute and audit the Time and Mileage Report.
• Prepare and conduct driver in-service meetings.
• Respond to and investigate school board vehicle incidents and crashes.
• Drive a school bus in times of driver shortages.
• Coordinate the use of video cameras.
• Create and maintain school bus routes.
• Perform inspection of the school bus for cleanliness and proper legal elements.
• Provide input to the Budget Process.
• Review and analyze school board proposals for changes in operating hours, school openings, etc. Work as liaison with traffic
• Engineering on road closures.
• Remain current on state and federal regulations and upgraded computer technology.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of school transportation.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of large-scale operations.
• Comprehensive knowledge of business practices applicable to transportation.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, associates, parents, and the general public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or education, certification, training, or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

PREFERRED

Bachelor’s degree and considerable experience in school bus management.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Use sensory skills to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as usually defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle, or feel objects and controls.
• Frequent sitting, fingering, and driving. Occasional walking, standing, bending, climbing, grasping, repetitive motion, and reaching.
• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, extreme vibrations, hazards such as moving vehicles, moving mechanical parts, etc., and loud noises.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds when required.
• Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.

Terms of Employment

• Exempt
• Full Time
• 12 Months