Director, Transportation

Spring Valley, CA, United States

Salary: $116,511.00 - $167,306.00 Annually

Location : Spring Valley, CA

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Job Number: 2324-44

Department: Transportation

Opening Date: 06/10/2024

Closing Date: 7/1/2024 4:30 PM Pacific

Job Summary & Examination Date

2324-44 (Dual-Merged recruitment)

Oral Examination is tentatively scheduled for one day between July 19 - July 24, 2024

(by invitation only)

*** Final hiring interview is tentatively scheduled for July 30, 2024. ***

An examination will be administered to establish an eligibility list for the position of Director, Transportation in order to fill a future vacancy. This position is full-time, 260 paid days per year. Eligibility list will be valid for six (6) months.

Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, plan, organizes, controls and directs the activities and operations of the Transportation Department; coordinates, implements and maintains bus routes and schedules; trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel.

A letter of introduction/cover letter and resume must be submitted with completed application online by 4:30 PM on the closing date. Incomplete applications and faxed materials will not be considered.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Completed online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application or supplemental questions; however, applicants may submit resumes along with the completed online application.

A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Make sure your application thoroughly details your education and work experience.

The examination process may include one or more of the following: written exam, performance and/or technical oral examination.

Merit Exam: Oral Examination is tentatively scheduled for one day between July 19 - July 24, 2024 (by invitation only)

Examinations will be given by appointment only. Following the conclusion of the examination process, the candidates will be ranked and notified of their scores.

All examinations will take place at La Mesa - Spring Valley School District's Education Service Center, 4750 Date Avenue, La Mesa, CA 91942 (Phone: 619-668-5700) unless notified otherwise. Exam starts promptly at the scheduled time. Latecomers will not be admitted. Candidates will be required to present valid photo identification prior to sign-in

Examples of Duties

Communicates with other administrators, personnel, vendors, parents and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.

Conducts accident investigations; reviews events, prepares and submits accident reports; responds to a variety of inquiries from parents and District personnel regarding transportation issues and improvements in service; assesses transportation incidents and complaints; recommends or implements a plan of action that will efficiently resolve issues or concerns.

Coordinates, implements and maintains bus routes and schedules; evaluates bus stop locations and road and weather conditions and adjusts bus routes accordingly; organizes transportation services for field trips and special events.

Develops and prepares the annual preliminary budget for the Department; analyzes and reviews budgetary and financial data; controls and authorizes expenditures in accordance with established limitations.

Directs the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to transportation activities and personnel; performs research; compiles financial and statistical data.

Operates a computer and other office equipment as assigned; drives a vehicle to various sites to conduct work.

Plans, organizes, controls and directs the activities and operations of the Transportation Department; coordinates and monitors the driver training program and maintenance and repair programs for student transportation vehicles and automotive equipment.

Plans, organizes, implements long and short-term programs and activities designed to enhance transportation programs and services; develops and implements Department policies, procedures and regulations.

Provides technical expertise, information and assistance to the administrator regarding transportation activities; assists in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs to assure an economical, safe and efficient work environment; advises the administrator of unusual trends or problems and recommends appropriate corrective action.

Schedules regular inspections of all buses to assure compliance with required inspection requirements.

Trains, supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned staff; interviews and selects employees and recommends transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions.

OTHER DUTIES:

Attends and conducts a variety of meetings and trainings as assigned; serves as a District representative on committees.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: bachelor's degree in business administration or related field and five years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of a transportation program including three years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California Class C Driver's License and evidence of insurability.

Successful passage of the District's job-related proficiency test.

California School Bus Driver's Certificate (or must be completed within 6 months of hire date).

Valid California Class B Driver's License with P/S endorsements (or must be completed within 6 months of hire date) and evidence of insurability.

Medical Examiner's Certificate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures.

Budget preparation and control.

Environmental, health and safety issues and regulations related to employees, students and vehicles.

Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

Mathematic calculations.

Methods and equipment used in the repair of school buses.

Methods and procedures of coordinating bus routes and assigning schedules.

Oral and written communication skills.

Planning, organization and direction of transportation services.

Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.

ABILITY TO:

Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Coordinate, implement and maintain bus routes and schedules.

Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned activities.

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Meet schedules and timelines.

Operate a computer and assigned office equipment.

Perform arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.

Plan and organize work.

Plan, organize, control and direct the activities and operations of the Transportation Department.

Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.

Supervise the performance of assigned personnel.

Work independently with little direction.

*The District provides excellent benefits for regular employees who work 20 or more hours per week, including:

Substitute positions do not qualify for District covered benefits.

1. Medical: Choice of VEBA (Kaiser or United Health Care), paid for employee only; Premier coverage available at a cost.

2. Dental: Delta Dental or Delta Care HMO (District-paid for employee only)

3. Life: Life ($50,000) and Accidental Death & Dismemberment ($50,000). Also includes MEDEX Travel Assistance (for medical care situations 100 miles from home or international trips up to 90 days; with some exclusions)

4. Vacation: (10+); Sick (9.50+ days per year) - vacation/sick accumulation days increase with years of service

5. Employee Assistance Program: (at no cost to employee): through San Diego County EAP

6. VEBA Optum Health: Employee assistance program

* Note: Benefits are subject to change.

In addition, the district offers the following voluntary plans:

-Dependent life insurance coverage

-Disability plans through American Fidelity

-Vision: MES Vision $10.94/monthly paid by employee

-403(b) Retirement

-MetLaw prepaid legal through Hyatt Legal Plans

In addition:

- Regular (bargaining unit) employees may elect to become a CSEA member.

- Benefited employees (20+ hours per week) pay 7% (6% as of 2013) of gross (pre-tax) to CalPERS retirement (2%@55; 2.5%@63); calculated as: 2(# of years of service) x Salary.

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The La Mesa-Spring Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Board Policy 4030 prohibits unlawful discrimination and/or harassment of district employees and job applicants based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital or parental status, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. Board Policy 4119.11 prohibits sexual harassment of district employees and job applicants. Complaints alleging unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment may be filed with the Coordinator for Nondiscrimination in Employment, the Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the recruitment process for disabled persons. Advance notice is required. Call 619-668-5700 Ext. 6412 for arrangements. Have you read the above anti-discriminatory statement? Yes

No

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A letter of introduction/cover letter and resume must be submitted with completed application online by 4:30 PM. Incomplete applications and faxed materials will not be considered.Did you attach the required documents to your application? Yes

No

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A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Make sure your application details your education and work experience.

Did you complete the application? Yes

No

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Do you possess a bachelor's degree in business administration, or a related field? If so, did you attach a copy of your diploma/transcripts? Yes

No

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Detail your five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in the administration of a transportation program.

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Detail your three (3) years of experience in a lead or supervisory capacity in a transportation program.

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This position requires that the incumbent have a California Class B driver's license with a P/S endorsement. Please attach a copy if you possess the license. If you do not have the license, are you willing to obtain it within the first six (6) months of employment? Yes

No

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This position requires that the incumbent have a California School Bus Driver's Certificate. Please attach a copy if you possess the certificate. If you do not have the certificate, are you willing to obtain it within the first six (6) months of employment? Yes

No

09

This position requires that the incumbent have a Medical Examiner's Certificate. Please attach a copy if you possess the certificate. If you do not have the certificate, are you willing to obtain it within the first six (6) months of employment? Yes

No

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The oral examination and hiring interviews will be in person at our Education Service Center in La Mesa, California. If you are invited, do you acknowledge and agree to appear in person for an oral examination and/or hiring interview? Yes

No

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