Area Supervisor, Transportation

Job Title:
Area Supervisor, Transportation

Location:
Leesburg, VA, US

Organization Name:
Division of Transportation

Department Description:
Department of Support Services

Brief Description:

The Area Supervisor manages one or more operational programs in the Transportation Department.

Detailed Description:
This position is tasked with ensuring the safe and efficient transportation of school children in an operational program or programs,
such as regional daily operations, special needs, or pupil safety. This position also supervises lead drivers, provides employee training, and oversees other programs as needed.

Roles and Responsibilities:
The following information is intended to describe the overall nature and scope of the work being performed in relation to
the position. This is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities or tasks; other work may be assigned when deemed
appropriate:
* Manages day-to-day pupil transportation programs within assigned areas.
* Observes and evaluates performance of bus drivers, attendants, and lead drivers.
* Handles employee discipline to include compiling and presenting written disciplinary action and performance
improvement plans.
* Develops bus routes, familiarizes drivers with new or revised routes, and monitors routes for safety and
efficiency.
* Instructs bus drivers regarding student disciplinary management and safety procedures related to the
transportation of school children including the use of safety devices, approaching stops, loading and unloading,
and the use of emergency equipment.
* Monitors road and sidewalk conditions during inclement weather and provides feedback to Transportation
leadership.
* Coordinates snow removal at school bus parking locations within assigned areas.
* Substitutes for bus drivers when necessary.

Job Requirements:
Below are the qualifications for this position:
* High school graduate or GED equivalent, minimum of four years of driving experience, and minimum age of 20.
* Possess a Commercial Driver's License with school bus endorsement for a minimum of three years and a
completed physician's certificate (School Bus Driver's Application for Physician Certificate, form EB.001) which
is required under the provision of Section 22.1-178 of the Code of Virginia and Regulations of the Virginia
Board of Education) with controlled substance testing, annual physical examinations, and random tests for use
of controlled substances and alcohol, as prescribed by the Virginia Board of Education and Loudoun County
Public Schools.
* Knowledge of school bus operations, traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, pupil transportation,
personnel management, and/or school fleet maintenance and management.
* Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents; demonstrate excellent written and verbal
communication skills; carry out written and oral instructions; and operate a two-way radio.
* Possess strong time management and organization skills.
* Exhibit the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Physical Requirements
The following provides a brief description of physical requirements for this position:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for prolonged periods of time; use
hands to finger, handle, or feel objects or tools; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to
see, talk, and hear; to climb stairs and ladders; to bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl; to hold, grasp, and turn objects; to use
fingers to operate computer keyboards; and to feel shapes, size, and temperature of objects. The employee is regularly
required to maneuver the aisle of bus with ease and may be required to lift up to approximately 50 pounds.

Additional Details:
Classified Salary Scale , Level 16

This is an Exempt position.
A person in this position reports to the Transportation Coordinator
The Loudoun County School Board is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and to the provision of equity in its educational programs, services and activities for all students and employees.
Loudoun County Public Schools (LCPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic information in employment or in its programs and activities. LCPS provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Assistant Superintendent for Department of Human Resources and Talent Development
Loudoun County Public Schools
21000 Education Court
Ashburn, VA 20148
Tel: 571-252-1100

How To Apply:
To submit an application online, please select "Apply Now"
To be considered for the vacancy, please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Please be sure to upload the following:

• Three (3) current professional references (Name, phone number, email address). At least one reference should be a current supervisor or most recent supervisor.

Interview Date:

School Year:
SY_2019 - 2020 School Year 2019-2020

Job Type:
Classified

Closing Date:

Contract or Assignment Days/Hours Per Day:
12 moths / 8 hours

Amount of Travel:

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