POSITION GOAL

Responsible for planning, organizing and directing the activities and mission of the Student Transportation & Fleet Services Department.  Develop and implement best practices by managing the daily operations of Student Transportation and Fleet Services, ensuring appropriate resources are available to deliver safe, effective, and efficient services.

ESSENTIAL PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise staff as assigned in the performance of job duties. 
• Plan, organize, and administer the operations of the Student Transportation & Fleet Services Department to provide an efficient and dependable system of school transportation and fleet services for the entire District. 
• Develop, implement, and maintain strategic, fiscal and capital improvements plans for the Department. 
• Ensure the safety of children through the management and adherence to safety measures. Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and State Board of Education regulations, including the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA). 
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders such as parents, the community, transportation regulation agencies and authorities, vendors, etc., for the purpose of implementing and/or maintaining services and program. 
• Develop and maintain approved bus routes and time tables. 
• Assess incidents and complaints related to safety issues, transportation routes, legal issues, department staffing, among others, for the purpose of resolving or recommending a resolution to the situation. 

Please review the Job Description to view all Performance Responsibilities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in business or public administration, engineering, transportation management or other related field.
• A minimum of seven (7) years, within the last ten (10) years, of more progressive experience developing processes, policies and programs for a school district or other large organization, including at least five (5) years in a management capacity.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following:  developing budgets and managing complex logistics, transit operations, freight operations, bus and/or fleet networks.
• Prior experience in school transportation. 
• Prior experience with automated bus routing/scheduling or maintenance management systems. 
• Prior experience in developing creative services and cost-effective solutions and developing a culture of responsive and responsible teams.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Computer skills as required for the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• An earned master’s degree from an accredited institution in business or public administration, engineering, transportation management or degree in a related field. 
• Minimum of six (6) years, within the last ten (10) years, of more progressive experience developing processes, policies and programs for a school district or other large organization, including at least five (5) years in a management capacity. •
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following: developing budgets and managing complex logistics, transit operations, freight operations, bus and/or fleet networks. 
• Bilingual skills. 

SIGNIFICANT CONTACTS-frequency, contact, purpose

Meets with principals, the general public, parents and other administrators as required to resolve and improve operational management of the Student Transportation and Fleet Services Department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as needed to move objects

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

LINK TO JOB DESCRIPTION

To review the complete job description for this position access the following website: https://www.browardschools.com/Page/36072 and do a search by Job Code. The Job Code for this position is: D-001