Primary Purpose:

Direct and manage district’s transportation operations. Ensure safe and efficient operation of
transportation department. Oversee maintenance of all district-owned vehicles. Responsible for the
overall management, strategic planning, development, evaluation, and implementation of the
district’s safety and security program. Oversee mitigation, prevention, preparedness, response, and
recovery phases of emergency management.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Principal certification preferred
Clear and valid Texas commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to direct and manage operations of a fleet of vehicles
Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation alcohol and drug tests and annual physical exam
Basic knowledge of vehicle repair and maintenance
Ability to conduct on-site inspections of all vehicle repair and maintenance operations
Ability to manage budget and personnel
Ability to implement policy and procedures
Ability to interpret data
Ability to use technology to plan, operate, monitor, and evaluate transportation operations
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of emergency operations planning
Knowledge of National Incident Management System (NIMS), Incident Command System (ICS), and
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) procedures
Knowledge of health and school safety programs and applicable laws
Strong public information, organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Knowledge of local, state, and federal response procedures
Ability to work within the county emergency operations center as applicable

Experience:
5 years supervisory experience preferred
3 years experience as a bus driver or commercial vehicle driver preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Transportation and Vehicle Maintenance Operations

1. Manage the delivery of transportation services for students and ensure they are picked up and arrive
safely and on time.
2. Oversee preparation and updating of bus routes and schedules for all schools in district and develop
plans to meet future transportation needs.
3. Communicate changes in routes and scheduling to campuses and the public when warranted.
4. Coordinate transportation for extracurricular activities and special programs.
5. Assign bus drivers to routes and extracurricular trips and find substitutes as needed.
6. Monitor fuel deliveries and distribution.
7. Oversee repair of all district-owned vehicles and preventive maintenance. Ensure vehicle repair
requests and work orders are prioritized and processed in a timely manner. Contract for outside
services that cannot be performed in shop.

Safety and Security

8. Provide leadership for the development, planning, and implementation of the districtwide school
safety and security program.
9. Responsible for district safety, emergency management, NIMS, and ICS, training of administrators,
staff, and volunteers.
10. Develop and provide guidance to campuses and other facilities for emergency procedure drills. Plan
and coordinate drills with all instructional and non-instructional facilities to ensure readiness when
needed.
11. Help to develop agendas and works with the chair of the school safety and security committee;
prepare the committee to staff the Emergency Operations Center.
12. Assist with the annual review of the district emergency management plan using data, state guidance,
and stakeholder feedback to assess effectiveness and make recommendations for improvement.
13. Inform campus leaders of the status of campus preparedness and planning for weather-related or
unexpected emergencies. Monitor weather and approaching storms and makes recommendations if
the weather is likely to alter campus class schedules or affect campus events.
14. Assess availability of appropriate technologies for emergency response, including testing emergency
communication technologies, tracking and analyzing the speed of communications, timing of
messages, and communication delays.
15. Act as the district liaison with local law enforcement, fire agencies, emergency management officials,
and community leaders involved in emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
16. May serve on district behavioral threat assessment and safe and supportive schools team.

Policy, Reports, and Laws

17. Oversee development, maintenance, and implementation of the district’s multi-hazard emergency
operations plan; ensure campus plans are up-to-date and in compliance with the latest standards in
emergency response.
18. Implement federal and state laws and regulations, State Board of Education rule, local board policy,
and insurance regulations and ensure compliance.
19. Compile, maintain, file, and present all reports, records, and other documents required.
20. Prepare, process, and maintain all documents required to verify safety certification and alcohol and
drug testing of bus drivers.
21. Ensure employee time records are accurately maintained and data necessary to process
transportation payroll is delivered in a timely manner.
22. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Budget and Inventory

23. Develop and administer budget based on documented needs and ensure operations are cost effective
and funds are managed wisely.
24. Maintain current inventory of supplies and parts and initiate purchases in accordance with budgetary
limitations and district policies. Approve and forward invoices for transportation to accounting
department.
25. Recommend disposal of obsolete or worn-out vehicles and equipment. Recommend purchase of
vehicles as necessary.

Student Management

26. Implement district’s student discipline policies and ensure expectations about appropriate behavior
when using district transportation are communicated to students. Enforce student discipline and
suspension of riding privileges for any student who violates rules and regulations.
27. Investigate reported concerns and take appropriate action to resolve issues.

Personnel

28. Select, train, supervise, and evaluate staff and make recommendations relative to assignment,
retention, discipline, and dismissal.
29. Prepare, review, and revise transportation department job descriptions.

Safety

30. Enforce safety standards that conform with state, federal, and insurance regulations and develop a
program of preventive safety.
31. Assess road conditions and hazards and advise administration about inclement weather conditions
that may result in delayed starts or the closing of schools.
32. Investigate school bus accidents and student safety violations.
33. Maintain safety standards in conformance with federal, state, and insurance regulations.
34. Organize and conduct training programs to promote a safe work environment.
35. Ensure transportation equipment is in excellent operating condition.
36. Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Communication

37. Ensure that established goals and expectations related to district safety and security are
communicated clearly, consistently, and in a timely manner to all appropriate stakeholders.
38. Prepare and deliver written and oral presentations regarding security and safety issues to the board,
staff, and community, as required.

Other

39. Participate in development of the district’s disaster plan and be prepared to take an active role in
responding to emergencies as needed.
40. Attend and make presentations at conferences and school board meetings regarding transportation
issues and innovations.
41. Operate bus as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervise, evaluate, and recommend the hiring and firing of bus drivers and bus monitors

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; district vehicle;
school bus
Posture: Prolonged sitting; frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and
twisting
Motion: Frequent walking; regular grasping/squeezing, wrist flexion/extension, and reaching; regular driving
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)
Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to
extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, noise, vibration; exposure to chemical hazards; work around vehicles and machinery with moving parts; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours;
frequent districtwide travel; occasional statewide travel
Mental Demands: Maintain emotional control under stress

*To meet the executive exemption test, the primary duty must be management and the employee must
supervise at least two full-time employees.

All applicants must pass fingerprinting and a background check.