DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:  This is an administrative and supervisory position in the transportation office or department of a school district. Responsibilities include the efficient management of school bus operations and vehicle maintenance. Work is performed in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, as well as established policy. General supervision is provided, but wide leeway is permitted for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work. Supervision is exercised over school bus drivers, mechanics, school bus monitors, and other staff. Performs related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: (Illustrative only)

• Directs and supervises assigned staff in the safe and efficient operation and maintenance of the school transportation program;
• Participates in the selection, training and development of subordinate staff;
• Provides and/or conducts required training, testing and safety classes for school bus drivers and school bus monitors, in accordance with applicable laws, rules and regulations;
• Determines, approves and assigns bus routes and bus stops;
• Determines eligibility of students to ride on school buses in accordance with district policy;
• Determines disciplinary rules to be maintained and seating arrangement of buses;
• Approves arrangements for all special bus trips including those for athletic teams;
• Approves information submitted for payroll;
• Gathers data and information for the Business Manager’s use in preparing the transportation budget;
• Purchases materials and equipment needed in the operation of the transportation system;
• Maintains records of time and material expended, supplies inventory and projections of workload;
• Prepares all State transportation reports and maps of bus routes;
• Keeps a daily report of mileage, number of pupils carried and number of stops made on each route;
• Makes out monthly transportation report to Board of Education which includes cost of operating each bus on the basis of expense for gasoline, oil, grease and antifreeze, parts and material, labor, wages, storage or rental and expenses;
• Maintains good public relations with parents and community, as well as local and state organizations and agencies;
• Receives and responds to complaints and concerns regarding transportation;
• May be required to drive a school bus on occasion;
• Performs a variety of related activities as required.

Typical Work Activities are intended only as illustrations of possible types of work that might be appropriately assigned to an incumbent of this title. Work activities that do not appear above are not excluded as appropriate work assignments, as long as they can be reasonably understood to be within the logical limits of the job.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:  Good knowledge of school transportation and school district transportation management methods; good knowledge of driving safety practices and traffic laws and regulations; good knowledge of the operation of buses; good knowledge of local geography, roads, neighborhoods, etc.; good knowledge of the principles and practices of supervision; knowledge of general repairs required for school transportation equipment; ability to plan, organize and direct the work of others; ability to transmit clear verbal and written instructions; ability to maintain records and reports; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; dependability; good judgment; resourcefulness.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Either

1. Graduation from high school or possession of a comparable diploma and four (4) years of full-time experience in the supervision or administration of a school district transportation program; or
2. Graduation from high school or possession of a comparable diploma and six (6) years of full-time experience in the operation of a school bus or in the repair of automotive equipment of which at least two (2) years must have supervisory or service as a 19A Certified Examiner; or
3. An equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated in a) and b) above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Certification by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles as a 19A Certified Examiner at time of appointment;
2. Possession of SBDI Certificate issues by NYS Department of Education at time of appointment;
3. Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) valid in the State of New York, with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements, and acceptable driving record, are required at time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS:

In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background check.

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Competitive Class