JOB STATUS: OPEN

EFFECTIVE: 2018-19

POSTING DATE: 02/06/2019

CLOSING DATE: 04/24/2019 04:30 PM

POSTING NUMBER: 00029885

LOCATION: Transportation

POSITION TITLE: ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR, TRANSPORTATION - 250 DAY

REPORTS TO:
Supervisor of Bus Operations

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
High school diploma or general education (GED) with college level courses in training, business administration, or related area; five years of experience in transportation related work with previous supervisory experience desirable; or any combination of experience and training that would provide the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:
Thorough knowledge of federal, state, School Division, and Office of Transportation policies, practices, and procedures of student transportation.
Previously worked in the areas of bus routing and scheduling; supervising and evaluating bus drivers; or coordinating the daily planning and operation of transportation services.
Considerable knowledge of office procedures as well as applicable computer software and equipment.
Experience with the principles and procedures of traffic accident investigation or the willingness to learn.
Ability to plan, organize, analyze, coordinate, supervise, and assess the safe and efficient operation of the Bus Operations Section including planning bus routes, scheduling, and training subordinate personnel.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, and school staff members.
Knowledge of customer service techniques/procedures and ability to serve as an interface with school administrators, parents, and the general public.
Excellent human relations skills; ability to communicate effectively, in writing and orally.
Possess a Virginia Driver's License; a Commercial Driver's License (Class B) with P & S endorsements is preferred.

STATE REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this 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 regularly required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear; use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to smell smoke, fuel, and other odors.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

BASIC FUNCTION/NATURE OF WORK:

This is highly skilled, managerial work. The employee plans and coordinates an assigned area of Transportation Services to assure the safe and efficient transportation of students in Prince William County Public Schools. Supervises, schedules, and assesses personnel directly in the provision of services. Responsible for the overall management of bus routes, load levels, and daily operations. Provides guidance to route managers and bus dispatchers in resolving other operational tasks. Provides leadership and supervision to subordinates within the section. Serves as the basic public relations facilitator between the Office of Transportation Services and the general public. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Bus Operations.
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this 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 regularly works near moving mechanical parts, works and drives in outside weather conditions, and occasionally works in high, precarious places, exposed to wet, humid, and inclement weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES/ILLUSTRATIVE EX OF WORK:

•Works collaboratively with all stakeholders in providing a World-Class Education.
•Coordinates the development of bus schedules and ensures safe travel routes and arrival at schools of destination prior to published bell schedules.
•Supervises the use and oversees the maintenance of facilities including an operations center, bus parking area, and vehicle maintenance shops.
•Provides leadership and direct supervision for 10 subordinates.
•Evaluates the performance of four to eight route managers and two to five administrative personnel through daily observation and records reviews to assure adherence to assigned duties.
•Conducts annual performance reviews with drivers and attendants.
•Ensures compliance with work schedules, safety procedures, and departmental guidelines.
•Investigates accidents of School Board owned vehicles, completes required reports, and provides necessary support involving litigation.
•Attends conferences to present pupil transportation policies and regulations and state and local laws.
•Serves as the designee-in-charge of the Bus Operations Section in the absence of the Supervisor of Bus Operations as assigned.
•Completes other duties as assigned.

DIMENSIONS:
Budget Responsibilities: N/A
Employees Supervised: 275
Number of Schools/Departments: 30
Number of Students: 27,000

*This position will close on 04/24/2019 or until an exceptional candidate is hired.

**Candidates who previously applied do not need to reapply and are still under consideration.

SALARY:
Grade 14: $62,548 - $135,010 per year (competitive benefits)

DAYS: 250

FULL TIME/PART TIME: Full Time