Transportation Manager

Job Description

Glendale Elementary School District

Transportation Manager

Purpose Statement

The job of Transportation Manager is done for the purpose/s of supervising, planning, and organizing

schedules for the Dispatchers, School Bus Operations, Bus Monitors and Trainers; Trains and evaluates the

performance of assigned personnel; Serves as acting director as may be required; Performs technical

tasks (analysis, design, test, and support) for the implementation and maintenance of computer application

software; Supports the student transportation functions of the district.

Essential Functions

Acts as a liaison between District departmental staff and third party support personnel for the purpose of

ensuring software application integrity is stable; ensure ongoing maintenance and updates.

Enters new or updated student information (manually or downloaded), (e.g. stop locations, run

sequences, routes, etc.) for the purpose of assigning students to routes.

Evaluates and tests new or modified software for the purpose of determining operational effectiveness,

accuracy, and efficiency. Recommends correction of deficiencies and/or enhancements, as required.

Manage the training and safety programs for the purpose of preventative programs, post-accident

training, and student safety as it pertains to transportation.

Manages the Dispatchers, Trainers, School Bus Operators, and Bus Monitors for the purpose of

transporting the students of Glendale Elementary School District.

Performs personnel functions (e.g. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, etc.) for the purpose of

maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel and achieving objectives within

budget.

Performs optimization simulations (e.g. attendance boundary changes, routes, and population

projections/trends, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring routes meet the District and community needs on a

ongoing basis.

Prepares reports for the purpose of ensuring that the system is meeting the expectations of the

administration and accurately reflects operating conditions.

Prepares plots, reports, and maps for the purpose of providing current information to drivers,

administrators, and other related departments.

Provides support for all software applications relevant to transportation operation (e.g. vehicle

maintenance, bus pass, discipline software applications, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring all software

applications are running effectively and efficiently.

Provides continuous maintenance and back-up for transportation-related applications/specialized

software for the purpose of supporting District transportation goals.

W rites and maintains technical documentation for the purpose of providing information on operation and

usage to end-users. Creates manual for operation and transportation software.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet

changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job

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include: automated systems, Edulog preferred and GPS.; adhering to safety practices and procedures; operating

standard office equipment and office technology.

KNOW LEDGE is required to perform algebra and/or geometry; read technical information, compose a variety of

documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.

Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include

transportation scheduling software and transportation operations.; codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies; school

safety and security practices.

ABILITY is required to schedule a significant number of activities, meetings, and/or events; often gather, collate,

and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with

others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment

using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a significant diversity of individuals

and/or groups; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem

solving is required to analyze issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data frequently requires

independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based

competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities;

communicating with persons of diverse backgrounds; meeting deadlines and schedules.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working independently under broad organizational guidelines to achieve unit objectives;

managing a department; tracking budget expenditures. Utilization of resources from other work units may be

required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some

lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 75% sitting,

15% walking, and 10% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations.

Experience: Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education: Targeted, job related education with study in job-related area.

Equivalency: .

Required Testing: Certificates and Licenses

Continuing Educ. / Training: Clearances

IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card Required,

Measles/Rubella Immunity/Vaccination, Valid form I-9

FLSA Status Approval Date Salary Grade

Exempt 7

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