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2020-2021 Supervisor I- Transportation Safety

Employer
Springfield R-12 Public Schools
Location
Springfield, MO, US
Salary
Competitive
Job Title: Supervisor I - Transportation Safety

Department: Transportation

Pay Grade: P100

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director III - Transportation

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for overseeing the district transportation services safety and training activities; hiring transportation personnel; facilitating transportation safety meetings and tests; and providing information to others.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assess incidents and/or complaints regarding services in order to resolve or recommend a resolution to the appropriate administrative personnel.

Conduct regular safety inspections assuring staff performance, vehicles, and related equipment meets established safety standards and expectations.

Direct department personnel as needed and/or assigned prioritizing department deadlines and ensuring optimal utilization of personnel.

Manage / supervise Safety and Training staff ensuring consistency throughout the department.

Facilitate and/or participate in a variety of safety meetings, workshops, and seminars to convey and/or gather information required to comply with relevant safety regulations, laws, and guidelines.

Implement safety activities and/or processes ensuring that student transportation takes place in compliance with established safety laws, regulations and guidelines.

Maintain safety / incident records and other required mandated information providing needed information and meeting regulatory requirements.

Perform and/or assist with personnel administrative functions as assigned maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing safety of personnel and ensuring achievement of department/program outcomes.

Prepare a variety of materials documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information.

Provide behind the wheel and classroom training for bus drivers complying with state requirements.

Research a variety of topics in order to make recommendations, understand issues, and maintain current regulatory standards.

Respond to emergencies including after-hours situations addressing immediate safety concerns.

Perform other related duties as required/assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

Associate's Degree or equivalent, preferred.

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility required.

Certificates, Licenses and Other Special Requirements

Class "B" CDL with passenger, air brake and school bus endorsements.

State Certified Trainer preferred with willingness to obtain.

Certified CDL Tester preferred with willingness to obtain.

Pre-Placement Physical Capacities Test

Random Drug and Alcohol Testing

Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions; and solve practical problems.

Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include assessment instruments and techniques; codes/laws/rules/regulations/ policies; health standards; and methods of instruction and training.

Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.

Skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job, including: analyzing data; comparing results; conducting interviews; conducting meetings; counseling and mentoring employees; enforcing rules and regulations; facilitating meetings; interviewing techniques and practices.

Ability to read technical information, compose a variety of documents, and/or facilitate group discussions.

Ability to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.

Ability to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and use job-related equipment.

Ability to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances; working with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.

Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.

Ability to analyze issues and create action plans.

Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.

Ability to convey technical information to non-technical audiences.

Ability to maintain confidentiality; set priorities; meet deadlines and schedules; work with detailed information; and adapt to changing priorities.

Ability to work as part of a team; and work with frequent interruptions.

Ability to set high expectations for self and others; set and monitor progress toward goals; and utilize and offer effective feedback for continuous improvement.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Work environment is indoors and outdoors with regular exposure to weather conditions; in proximity to the roadway; near moving mechanical parts and traffic; and in confined spaces.

The work is very heavy work that requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Must possess the physical ability to work primarily with fingers, perceive the nature of sounds, make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive processes, express or exchange ideas by the spoken word, substantial movements (motions) with the hands, wrists, and/or fingers, and discern letters or numbers at a given distance.

Additionally, the following physical abilities are required: feeling, hearing, manual dexterity, mental acuity, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

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