Director of Transportation

Robbinsdale Area Schools

Posted on : 17-04-2025

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Job Location

New Hope, PA - USA

Monthly Salary

$ 82698 - 101477

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1 Vacancy

Posted on : 17-04-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
Program Directors

Date Posted:
4/15/2025

Location:
Education Service Center

Closing Date:
Open until filled

POSITION AVAILABLE

Director of Transportation
Education Service Center
52 weeks per year
8.5 hours per day which includes eight hours of paid work time and 30 minutes of unpaid lunch time
Job level four of Terms and Conditions of Employment for Program Directors
Annual salary of $82698 to $101477 with full time benefits

General Statement of the Position
Under supervision from the Chief Financial Officer performs supervisory and administrative tasks in developing implementing and managing programs designed to effectively provide and secure transportation services for Robbinsdale Schools. The employee is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive transportation program. The Director of Transportation works extensively with cabinet school administrators and the community on all areas of school transportation. Work also involves implementing training programs pertaining to matters of safety and security for transportation and working with District safety staff on employees needs. The employee will work with the communications department on all issues of public engagement and communication needs.

Essential Duties:

Perform responsible administrative work directing and reviewing the operations of the Transportation Department of the District.
Provide leadership in the planning and of a Districtwide Transportation vision goals and initiatives that support the mission and strategic plans.
Provide supervision direction professional development for transportation staff. Oversee staff performing routing scheduling and communications with parents and staff.
Provide leadership in planning implementing maintaining and improving the Transportation function.
Reporting Relationship: Report to the Chief Financial Officer.

Responsibilities:
The essential functions include but are not limited to the following fundamental duties:

Develop and establish operating policies and protocols for Transportation procedures.
Communicate these policies and procedures to all District users.
Provide full profit and loss oversight to ensure efficient services and customer satisfaction; develop or review the development of budget estimates for operations; review and approve expenditures within an approved budget.
Direct and manage Transportation strategic plans policies programs data integrity and schedules to accomplish the goals and objectives of Robbinsdale Schools as outlined in the Strategic Plan.
Establish procedures to continually and consistently assess and evaluate the overarching operations of Transportation to recommend and implement continuous improvement enhancements.
Advise the District senior leadership team on strategic Transportation initiatives in support of the Districts business and educational goals and objectives.
Interact with District staff in all departments on internal and external operations that are impacted by Transportation.
Review of major contracts for Transportation services and equipment.
Identify and assess emerging information/logistics technologies to be assimilated integrated and introduced for Transportation within the District.
Establish and implement short and longrange departmental goals objectives policies and operating procedures. Serve on planning and policymaking committees.
Assist in identifying funding sources for Transportation; assist with the preparation of various grantwriting activities directed at private state and federal sources.
Implement Board of Education policiesrelated to Transportation.
Contribute to the Districts inclusive workplace efforts by fostering a safe welcoming and respectful environment.
Manage all aspects of the Transportation department and supervise department staff.
Develop and administer a record keeping system of contractor compliance and route operations problems.
Negotiate contracts with representatives of schools to provide Transportation services. Direct the preparation of studies and reports as requested by administration.
Develop and monitor Transportation safety and training programs to ensure compliance with District policies.
Develop protocols for Transportation for special events emergencies early closings and field trips.
Direct the development of route bid books.
Mediate and attempt to resolve disputes between schools and Transportation providers.
Perform other related duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Considerable knowledge in the areas of managing Transportation operations Transportation safety and contracting for Transportation services.
Thorough knowledge of state laws Board of Education policies and regulations regarding student Transportation.
Thorough knowledge of administrative and managerial principles.
Considerable ability to plan direct delegate and evaluate the work of others.
Considerable ability to analyze information and to direct Transportation operations.
Considerable ability to communicate clearly and effectively with individuals and groups.
Considerable ability to work under pressure and to deal with people who are angry or upset.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in business administration management or a related field and five years of experience relevant to planning and providing student Transportation services. (Equivalent combinations of education and/or experience will be considered.
At least 5 years of experience performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position.
Excellent communication skills to communicate with district staff vendors emergency responders parents and students.
Perform Complex problem solving analytical and decisionmaking skills to address planning evaluation prioritization delegation and implementation issues.
Efficient and effective use of Microsoft Word and google documents for use in memos letters and reports.
Team oriented with effective working relationships with district staff regulatory compliance staff and parents and students.
Perform position responsibilities with limited supervision.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Apply online at
Anh Tran
Human Resources Program Director
4148 Winnetka Avenue N.
New Hope MN 55427

POSTING OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Equal Opportunity Employer

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply even if you dont believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of District 281 core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand communicate with and educate our students. District 281 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex race religion color creed national origin marital status age sexual preference disability or status with regard to public assistance.

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