General Description

Assists the Area 5 Manager in the planning and daily operations of school transportation programs; performs complex work within specific departmental objectives and policies; works independently and coordinates with others as necessary; makes regular and frequent contacts at all organizational levels within and outside the school system to coordinate programs and policies; makes decisions that impact the entire system, especially at the school level; exhibits extensive judgment and effective skills in conflict resolution and investigation; requires good communication and interpersonal skills; requires responding to situations outside the normal working day.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides leadership in the development and implementation of efficient school bus service, to include establishing bus routes and scheduling students and drivers for buses; evaluating routes and bus stops; approving revisions to accommodate newly developed areas and overcrowded buses;
  
• Uses effective skills in conflict resolution, investigation and problem solving necessary to resolve problems related to parent/community concerns and requests for route/stop changes, bus breakdowns, safety problems and routes, schedules and drivers;
  
• Investigates accidents involving school buses according to established policies, practices, and procedures; resolves safety problems concerning drivers and bus stops; assists with the driver safety awards program;
  
• Manages, counsels, and assists in the evaluation of drivers; assists in the creation of performance improvement programs for drivers who have competency challenges and provides training and in-service to meet local and state requirements and needs;
  
• Assists with acquisitions related to the needs of the Student Transportation Department and the preparation of various reports and studies;
  
• Represents the Area 5 transportation department in meetings, councils, task forces, and committees at all levels in the absence of the Area 5 Manager;
• Performs other related duties as assigned on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

Considerable knowledge of transportation procedures, operations and computer applications, including routing and mapping techniques, first aid, and personnel and business management. Considerable knowledge of crash-investigation analyses. Considerable knowledge of school system layout and county geography. Considerable knowledge of laws pertaining to school buses in Virginia, as well as federal, state and local laws, regulations or requirements related to employment practices and employee requirements. Demonstrated ability in supervision, problem solving, and conflict resolution. Demonstrated ability to follow directions, organize and communicate effectively, orally and in writing.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or education, certification, training or experience sufficient to demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Valid VA Driver’s License. Commercial Driver License (CDL) required. This position requires the incumbent to drive a bus or act as a bus attendant when needed. In accordance with Policy 5431, an employee who occupies the position and is assigned a district-owned or leased motor vehicle will be subject to annual driving checks and must maintain acceptable records pursuant to the standards set forth in the policy.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.