Director of Transportation

Spring Branch Independent School District
Job Description
Director of Transportation

Job Title: Director of Transportation

Reports To: Associate Superintendent for Operations

Classification: Administrative

Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Days: 230

Salary: See Compensation Plan for Administrative/Professional Pay Plan, Pay Grade 109

Contract: Non-Chapter 21

Date Revised: 6/7/2023

Primary Purpose: Provide leadership and oversight to the district’s transportation department; maintain appropriate staffing and operational excellence of all district transportation needs in support of the district’s strategic vision; maintain appropriate record keeping as required by federal, state and local agencies for all applicable legislation and regulation.

Qualifications/Skills:

Education/Certification:

Bachelor's degree preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered, but the final determination regarding equivalent experience will be made by Human Resources.
Valid Texas commercial driver’s license with appropriate endorsements (required) or be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license within one calendar year.

Experience:

Five years minimum transportation management experience required.
Experience in a district (K-12) similar size or larger to Spring Branch ISD, a transit or logistics oriented organization (preferred).

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Five years minimum of demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability (written and oral) to interview, counsel and communicate with other employees and patrons.
Possess a professional certification in transportation through TAPT or equivalent preferred or ability to obtain within one calendar year based on availability of courses.
Full understanding of routing, routing development and field trip management.
Act as primary department contact for responses to emergency calls for District transportation and after-hour callouts. Communicate to appropriate District personnel and follow up with status and resolution.
Ability to establish and meet all required deadlines included but not limited to federal, state and local agencies, including TEA to ensure compliance.
Ability to work interdependently with other departments and divisions.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Transportation Management:

Collaboratively review and update the Transportation Employee Handbook annually with other transportation personnel.
Manage the Student Conduct Program and work closely with campus administrators.
Coordinate with district approved testing vendor regarding Federal required drug testing and maintain updated information for the vendor.
Strive for the advancement of the use of technology to increase efficiency in the delivery of services with student transportation.
Assists Spring Branch ISD Police Department, Risk Manager and all District Departments prior to, during and after hazardous weather and emergency situations.
Understanding/experience with transportation services software, such as routing, field trip and vehicle maintenance.
Oversee special transportation programs with District’s Special Needs Coordinators.
Works with appropriate agencies to provide transportation services for students served by the McKinney-Vento Act.
Assess/oversee all routes for hazards and safe stop placement to identify student addresses eligible for transportation to specific schools, including measurement of distance verification.
Oversees and/or coordinates a variety of additional transportation needs, (e.g. CTE, afterschool, jobsites, etc.)
Communicates and works with campus administrators to support their scheduled events.
Supervise and report the investigation of accidents involving a school bus or other district vehicles. Coordinate with third party administrators and other district leaders as needed.
Prepare, maintain and distribute all required safety reports/manuals to all federal, state and local agencies.
Review of workers’ compensation claims, reports and recommendations as requested.
Develop and manage transportation budget based on documented needs and ensure that operations are cost effective and funds are managed efficiently.
Departmental approver for financial transactions such as employee time, requisitions, purchase orders, etc.
Plan and direct inventory and stock control for all fuel, equipment and supplies.
Follow all procurement procedures and initiate proposals, contracts and purchase orders.
Coordinate with Athletics Department and campuses to ensure coaches and teachers are in compliance to drive a district vehicle.
Coordinate, administer and supervise district driver trainers. Ensure that all coaches and drivers are receiving standardized training as required by federal, state and local agencies.
Supervise, monitor and evaluate all Transportation staff.
Develop and conduct screening, hiring and training for all employees.

Other:

Available to assist other departments upon request.
Available at all times as emergencies arise in the district, regardless of the department involved in the emergency.
Attend all district meetings as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervise and evaluate staff.

Equipment Used: Computer and various office equipment.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:

Maintain emotional control under stress.
Work with frequent interruptions.
This position requires regular interacting with the public.

Physical Demands:

Repetitive hand motions.
Prolonged use of the computer.
Frequent district wide travel.
Occasional prolonged and irregular hours.
Work indoors and outdoors to conduct inspections of all District vehicles.
Frequent sitting, stooping, bending, pushing, and pulling.

Application Procedure:

Click Apply then Login. To complete your application, please visit our website at http://www.springbranchisd.com and click on JOIN OUR TEAM / APPLICATION PROCEDURES / ADMINISTRATOR.

Spring Branch Independent School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title IX and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status or disability.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. By applying for this position, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the job description listed above.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $464.87 - $566.91 per day

Benefits: