POSITION SUMMARY

Works with the Director of Transportation in the planning, coordination, management, and direction of the operations and activities of the Marana Unified School District’s Transportation Department; oversees dispatch and driver training programs; responds to transportation inquiries and concerns; and supervises assigned personnel.

The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional position specific duties.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees and coordinates departmental operations including managers, dispatch, field trips, and driver training programs
Assists the Director of Transportation in the development, delivery, and review of all safety standards
Ensures the delivery of quality student transportation services throughout the District in accordance with applicable Federal and State regulations and safety standards
With the Director of Transportation, aids in the development and implementation of departmental policies and procedures; implements changes necessary to improve customer service and operational efficiency
With the Director of Transportation, hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; ensures staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and safety practices
Oversees and administers the District’s Driver Training Program; ensures Bus Drivers maintain mandatory certification requirements
Responds to transportation related inquiries and concerns from parents, drivers, attendants, mechanics, dispatchers, and/or other District personnel
Aids in the development and implementation of the departmental budget; monitors expenditures; prepares equipment specifications and tracks open purchase orders
Prepares and maintains a variety of departmental records, reports, and documentation, and ensures State reports to ADE are on-time and accurate
Provide input and assistance in determining school attendance boundaries and bell times as needed
Performs other duties as assigned or required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of transportation administration.
Conducting frequent safety briefings and coordinating corrective safety measures where needed.
Student transportation routing and dispatch principles.
Arizona Minimum Standards for School Bus Operation.
Vehicle maintenance programs and administration processes.
Processes for preparing and administering budgets.
Supervisory principles, practices, and methods.

Required Skill in:

Managing and coordinating the District’s Transportation Department operations.
Ensuring the delivery of quality transportation services to District students.
Monitoring and maintaining compliance with transportation regulations and standards.
Overseeing driver training programs.
Administering budgets and monitoring expenditure.
Supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field, and five years experience directing student transportation operations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s License.
Must obtain and maintain a Class B CDL and an Arizona School Bus Driver Certification

Salary:
$74,226.00- $80,343.00

***12 Month Contracted Exempt Position

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Discrimination against an otherwise qualified individual with a disability or any individual by reason of race, color, religion, sex, age, or national origin, is prohibited. Efforts will be made in recruitment and employment to ensure equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons.

C27-220 Associate Director of Transportation