Director of Transportation
Pittsford Central School District, Pittsford, New York, United States
The Pittford Central School District is hiring for a Director of Transportation. This is a 12-month (260 workdays), 8 hour a day position. The successul candidate will oversee thedirecting, planning, budgeting and supervision of pupil transportation services for eligible students within the Pittsford Central School District. The successful candidate will oversee the District's routing, scheduling, driver safety and training program, and maintenance and inspection records of the District owned fleet necessary in order to ensure we are in compliance regarding State Aid. Under the general supervision of the Assistant Superintendent for Business, the Director of Transportation exercises sound and independent judgment in providing safe, adequate and cost-effective transportation, as well as, supervision and leadership for all transportation staff.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Recommendand implementtransportation policy and regulations established by the Superintendent of School and Board of Education
Developand controlthe transportation budget
Overseethe development of transportation routes for districts students, including students with special needs, to district and non-district schools
Overseetransportation for field trips, sports activities or other approved extra-curricular activities
Overseefleet maintenance program, including service and repair, preventive maintenance, and inspections
Overseeand prepares daily records maintenance of mileage, students transported and stops made for State reporting and reports as required by the Assistant Superintendent of Business or Superintendent of Schools
Prepares technical and statistical reports on transportation operations and expenditures as requested by Assistant Superintendent of Business or Superintendent of Schools
Overseetransportation personnel functions including, interviewing potential transportation employees and conducting employee evaluations, trainings and discipline
Coordinate, verify and submit all payroll, billing and applicable SED approvals for all outside contracted services
Speakwith parents regarding transportation and policy issues
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Business or Superintendent of Schools
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Thorough knowledge of State Education Law as it pertains to reimbursement, minimum student transportation limits, transportation of students with disabilities, bus operator training, and medical standards for operators
Thorough knowledge of Transportation Law as it pertains to inspection and construction of buses
Thorough knowledge of Motor Vehicle Law as it pertains to driver qualifications, bus operations, and traffic and safety requirements and precautions
Thorough knowledge of district transportation policy
Good knowledge of transportation routing and scheduling methods
Good knowledge of State, City, Town, and Village traffic laws
Good knowledge of records maintenance methods and practices
Good knowledge of budget preparation and control
Administrative and supervisory skill
Ability to plan, assign, and review the work of others
Ability to develop transportation routes and to develop bus schedule times and stop locations
Ability to match transportation methods with student transportation requirements
Ability to implement applicable State Law and district policy to routing
Ability to prepare required State and Board reports including narrative and tabular presentations
Ability to prepare and control budgets
Ability to write purchase specifications for transportation contracts
Ability to review bills and authorize for payment
Ability to maintain detailed records
Ability to deal effectively and collaboratively with district administrators and parents
Ability to develop inventory control procedures
Patience
Health commensurate with the demands of the position
Certificated: School District Leader, School District Administrator, or School District Business Leader Certification
Civil Service:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus three (3) years of full-time or its part-time equivalent paid experience in student transportation in one or more of the following areas: planning, budgeting, routing, scheduling, arranging contracted services for student transportation, office management (including responsibilities for personnel and payroll operations), one (1) year of which shall have included supervision; OR,
(B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, plus seven (7) years of full-time or its part-time equivalent paid experience as described in (A), one (1) year of which shall have included supervision; OR,
(C) Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New York State Class *5* Operator's license at the time of appointment
Possession, working on,ability to attain a valid 19-A trainer’s certificate
Possession, working on,ability to attain a valid SBDI
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BOCES:
Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required
Please apply online.
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TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Recommendand implementtransportation policy and regulations established by the Superintendent of School and Board of Education
Developand controlthe transportation budget
Overseethe development of transportation routes for districts students, including students with special needs, to district and non-district schools
Overseetransportation for field trips, sports activities or other approved extra-curricular activities
Overseefleet maintenance program, including service and repair, preventive maintenance, and inspections
Overseeand prepares daily records maintenance of mileage, students transported and stops made for State reporting and reports as required by the Assistant Superintendent of Business or Superintendent of Schools
Prepares technical and statistical reports on transportation operations and expenditures as requested by Assistant Superintendent of Business or Superintendent of Schools
Overseetransportation personnel functions including, interviewing potential transportation employees and conducting employee evaluations, trainings and discipline
Coordinate, verify and submit all payroll, billing and applicable SED approvals for all outside contracted services
Speakwith parents regarding transportation and policy issues
Other duties as assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Business or Superintendent of Schools
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Thorough knowledge of State Education Law as it pertains to reimbursement, minimum student transportation limits, transportation of students with disabilities, bus operator training, and medical standards for operators
Thorough knowledge of Transportation Law as it pertains to inspection and construction of buses
Thorough knowledge of Motor Vehicle Law as it pertains to driver qualifications, bus operations, and traffic and safety requirements and precautions
Thorough knowledge of district transportation policy
Good knowledge of transportation routing and scheduling methods
Good knowledge of State, City, Town, and Village traffic laws
Good knowledge of records maintenance methods and practices
Good knowledge of budget preparation and control
Administrative and supervisory skill
Ability to plan, assign, and review the work of others
Ability to develop transportation routes and to develop bus schedule times and stop locations
Ability to match transportation methods with student transportation requirements
Ability to implement applicable State Law and district policy to routing
Ability to prepare required State and Board reports including narrative and tabular presentations
Ability to prepare and control budgets
Ability to write purchase specifications for transportation contracts
Ability to review bills and authorize for payment
Ability to maintain detailed records
Ability to deal effectively and collaboratively with district administrators and parents
Ability to develop inventory control procedures
Patience
Health commensurate with the demands of the position
Certificated: School District Leader, School District Administrator, or School District Business Leader Certification
Civil Service:MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EITHER: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree, plus three (3) years of full-time or its part-time equivalent paid experience in student transportation in one or more of the following areas: planning, budgeting, routing, scheduling, arranging contracted services for student transportation, office management (including responsibilities for personnel and payroll operations), one (1) year of which shall have included supervision; OR,
(B) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, plus seven (7) years of full-time or its part-time equivalent paid experience as described in (A), one (1) year of which shall have included supervision; OR,
(C) Any equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (A) and (B)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New York State Class *5* Operator's license at the time of appointment
Possession, working on,ability to attain a valid 19-A trainer’s certificate
Possession, working on,ability to attain a valid SBDI
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND BOCES:
Per Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, to be employed in a position designated by a school district or BOCES as involving direct contact with students, a clearance for employment from the State Education Department is required
Please apply online.
#J-18808-Ljbffr