Supervises bus driver supervisors, bus drivers, and transportation attendants; arranges student transportation and related school bus maintenance activities for assigned routes within a designated sector of Fairfax County.

Location:
Various

Transportation Supervisor

Percent Full-Time:
Full Time

Contract Length:
260-Day Contract

Salary Grade
[Salary Information]:
US-19

Closing Date:
24-Apr-2018

Open
Until
Filled:
No

Office:
Office of Transportation Services

Re-Adv.
Position:
No

Qualifications:
Any combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, minimum age requirement of 21 years, plus four years of progressively more responsible bus transportation experience, two years as a school bus driver and one as a bus driver supervisor. Two years of college preferred. A valid driver's license and a five year, satisfactory driving record from the Department of Motor Vehicles that shows within the preceding five years, there have been no convictions of driving under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, and no assignments to any alcohol safety action program or driver alcohol rehabilitation program; and within the preceding 12 months, the applicant has not been convicted of two or more moving traffic violations or has not been required to attend a driver improvement clinic by the Commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles.

Applicants must have a satisfactory pre-employment physical examination 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 FCPS. Applicant must have possession of, or ability to obtain, a commercial driver's license from the state in which the driver resides.

Ability to adhere to FCPS policy regarding meeting qualifications for physical and/or health requirements and maintaining certifications pertaining to school vehicle operations. Must possess or have the ability to learn; state regulations and laws pertaining to the operation of school buses. Ability to read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse on the two-way radio; with passengers, public officials, and general public; ability to read a standard road map and have knowledge of the local street and road system of Fairfax County. May require interstate travel. Successful completion of the driver-training program offered by the FCPS.

Ability to interact positively with, gain respect of, and maintain discipline over student passengers to ensure that behavior is controlled and not distractive to safe driving; ability to assist special needs student riders; ability to work with attendants in managing all riders; knowledge of safe, proper, and courteous motor vehicle operating procedures; ability to read, understand, and carry out oral and written instructions; and sufficient strength, agility, dexterity, visual acuity, and ocular-motor reaction time to operate a school bus at all times including emergency situations. Among the essential functions of this job is regular attendance, punctuality in reporting to work, and timely submission of attendance and leave requests.\t Valid driver's license with a good driving record and possession of a CDL-B with P and S (passenger and school bus) endorsements.

Posting Title:
Transportation Supervisor

Job Type:
Transportation