SY 26-27 Supervisor Transportation

Title:Supervisor - Transportation

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to:Director of Transportation &

Operations Manager

Transportation Supervisors serve as the first level of management within the Transportation Department and act on behalf of the Operations Manager and Director as assigned. Supervisors are responsible for overseeing daily transportation operations to ensure the safe efficient and reliable transportation of students. The position provides supervision leadership guidance support and performance evaluation of transportation staff; promotes professionalism and accountability; and serves as a liaison between drivers schools parents and the community. Transportation Supervisors work collaboratively with stakeholders to resolve concerns provide excellent customer service assign route coverage to maintain uninterrupted service and personally operate a school bus when necessary to support departmental operations. Supervisors also assist with inclement weather planning road condition assessments and transportation safety evaluations to support operational decisions and ensure student and staff safety. The position requires knowledge of applicable federal state and local transportation regulations including Virginia Department of Education requirements and the ability to develop and adjust bus routes and schedules to meet student transportation needs safely and efficiently.

• Provide supervision support coaching and performance evaluation of transportation personnel.
• Promote safe efficient and professional transportation services.
• Develop review and modify bus routes and schedules.
• Assign route coverage and coordinate staffing to ensure continuity of service.
• Operate a school bus as needed to support transportation operations.
• Monitor road and weather conditions and assist with operational decisions during inclement weather or emergencies.
• Ensure compliance with federal state local and VDOE transportation regulations.
• Serve as a liaison between leadership drivers schools parents and the community.
• Address transportation concerns and provide timely respectful and responsive customer service.
• Assist with employee training and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Manager or Director.

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Ethical
• Equity Minded
• Emotional Intelligence
• Cultural Competence
• Safety
• Quality

• Models Excellent Customer Service
• Thinks Strategically
• Shows Initiative
• Acts Decisively
• Communicates Effectively
• Works Collaboratively
• Resolves Conflict Proactively

• Technical Capabilities
• Computer Literacy
• Data Analysis and Management
• Fiscal Planning and Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning

• High school diploma or GED diploma required. Bachelors degree preferred.
• College coursework in transportation management or other related fields preferred.
• Extensive progressively responsible experience preferred including but not limited to human resource management experience and experience in the scheduling routing and safe operation of a fleet of school buses or similar fleet transportation systems.
• Other combinations of applicable education training and experience which provide the knowledge abilities and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.
• Valid drivers license required
• Possession of or ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Drivers License (w/air brake passenger and school bus endorsements) within 1 month of employment.

• Thorough knowledge of the scheduling routing and safe operations of school buses or other fleet vehicles.
• Knowledge of the state-mandated safety requirements and procedures.
• Ability to plan and maintain effective student transportation programs.
• Ability to analyze student transportation problems and programs and to recommend or implement corrective actions designed to improve student transportation operations.
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with school officials parents VDOE officials executive staff city leaders community groups and others.
• Ability to supervise directly or indirectly employees including several layers of employees.
• Excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and evaluate staff
• Ability to prepare and oversee the preparation of complex reports and analyses.

• Transportation Supervisors provide direct supervision support coaching and performance evaluation of assigned transportation personnel. The position is responsible for monitoring employee performance promoting professionalism and accountability assisting with employee development and ensuring staff adhere to applicable policies procedures and safety standards.

• Reliable transportation necessary
• Minimal travel within the City of Lynchburg as needed
• Minimal travel outside of the City of Lynchburg as needed