Director of Transportation JobID: 1499 + Position Type: ADMINISTRATOR - NON PDE CERTIFIED/ DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION SERVICES + Date Posted: 1/10/2025 + Location: Walnutport, PA    Position Definition: TheDirector of Transportation Servicesshall be responsible for managing all aspects of the Transportation Department. Relationship: TheDirector of Transportation Servicesshall be directly responsible to the Assistant to the Executive Director. Qualifications: Education/Experience: + Bachelor’s degree, required. + Master’s degree, preferred. + Minimum three (3) years’ experience with staff management. + Minimum three (3) years’ experience with systems and/or project management. + Minimum one (1) year experience with budgeting. + Minimum one (1) year experience in transportation services, preferred. + Possession of Commercial Driver’s License with School Bus Endorsement. Skills/Knowledge: + Knowledge of scheduling and logistics. + Demonstrates interpersonal skills for supervising staff, through patience, consistency, fairness, accountability, leadership, and understanding. + Demonstrates a proficient understanding and utilization of Microsoft Office Suite and other software packages for use in the Transportation Services Department. + Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills. + Demonstrates the ability to interpret and implement knowledge of federal and state laws, including those pertaining to transportation and Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit (CLIU) Board Policies. + Demonstrates the ability to oversee and/or complete multiple responsibilities at one time. + Demonstrates the ability to work independently and meet deadlines. + Demonstrates resiliency in the face of change. + Advocates for the vision, mission, and goals of the department and CLIU. + Demonstrates leadership ability. + Demonstrates the ability to make professional decisions. + Demonstrates organizational skills. + Demonstrates the ability to conduct a thorough and fair investigation. + Demonstrates the ability to manage personnel through the use of procedures and consistent decision-making. + Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of budgeting. + Demonstrates the ability to maintain confidentiality. + Proficient data collection, data reporting, and data interpretation skills. + Demonstrates the ability to act as a liaison with constituent school districts. + Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with staff, co-workers, community members, parents, board members, school districts, and administration. + Demonstrates the ability to successfully address emergency situations that pose a risk to the well-being, safety, and security of students and staff. + Maintains professional credentials. + Demonstrates the ability to attend work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities. Physical: + Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), and carry or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities. + Ability to independently ambulate in and around work areas. + Ability to exhibit appropriate manual dexterity to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities. + Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support. + Ability to travel in and drive a CLIU vehicle. + Ability to deliver presentations. + Ability and availability to travel overnight. Authority:TheDirector ofTransportation Serviceswill have the authority to perform all functions listed below in accordance with established policies and procedures. Functions/Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request. Essential: + Manages all functions of the Transportation Department in an efficient and effective manner. + Develops and reviews, on a timely basis, annual budget using all available data. + Manages the assignment of staff, based on data and part/full-time status and overtime impact. + Works with Management Information Systems Department in developing and maintaining computer programs to enable Transportation Department to work efficiently. + Evaluates the need for vehicles, prepares bid specifications for new vehicles, and determines the number of vehicles required for the following school year. + Communicates with school districts and CLIU departments on all phases of student transportation. + Coordinates the adjustment to the transportation services schedule due to inclement weather, including, but not limited to, closures, delays, and early dismissals. + Communicates district and CLIU transportation operational changes. + Develops data reports and disseminates to local school districts on a timely basis. + Develops and updates a transportation service manual, employee handbook and transportation service timeline annually. + Develops and oversees the implementation of submission and approval of electronic timesheets for transportation staff. + Develops information pertaining to transportation services and/or budget and presents to the CLIU Board or local school boards. + Carries out the selection of Transportation personnel according to CLIU procedures. + Develops and implements procedures to efficiently handle all aspects of the transportation service. + Develops a positive rapport with District Representatives and CLIU Supervisors. + Attends state meetings to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. + Develops and submits for review board policies to meet the needs of the Transportation Department. + Facilitates collection of data and completion of all required reports for state and federal requirements to ensure proper submission. + Facilitates the data collection and issuance of billing to constituent districts and outside customers. + Develops and implements fair and consistent employment practices, in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements, Board Policies, and/or CLIU Procedures. + Ensures proper training of and communication with Transportation employees. + Handles disciplinary issues with the assistance of the Human Resources Department. + Responsible for the implementation of software packages to allow for data-driven decisions and efficient operations. + Responsible to oversee transportation facility operations with the assistance of Supervisor of Operations. + Responsible for the development of reports and analysis based on departmental and organizational needs. + Supervises the Transportation Supervisor and Manager and other staff, as assigned. + Oversees and executes the requirements of Board Policies relating to practices relating to the Transportation Department. Secondary: + This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned.