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DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION

Must currently hold the title of Transportation Director in Albany County or be immediately reachable on the ACCS list

Do you want to be a part of a diverse, proactive, reflective, innovative team, working with faculty, administrators and instructional support staff to provide the best quality education for all students?  

The North Colonie Central School District is looking for Director of Transportation to support and guide the Transportation Department in accordance with the principles of our District's mission. 

We pride ourselves on being both a school district of academic distinction and a workplace of choice. North Colonie is consistently ranked in the top tier of high performing school districts in Upstate NY.  We were also voted, by our employees, as the #1 Top Workplace for large employers in 2016.  Our continued success in both of these areas makes North Colonie CSD a top choice for parents, students and staff.

   One of our District recruitment goals is to enhance the applicant pool of qualified candidates by actively seeking those who also bring a diversity of backgrounds, experiences, thoughts and ideas. Our growing student population continues to become more diverse in many areas including global backgrounds, socio-economics, multiple languages and individual self-discovery/expression.  We at North Colonie are committed to supporting the development of the "whole" child and we believe this effort is enhanced greatly by empowering the synergy and compassion which results from an open and ongoing dialogue among colleagues whose various life experiences help shape a larger world view.

DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT:

All students are provided the opportunity and necessary support to engage in relevant, challenging work which contributes to their academic and social growth and development. 

 All staff, teachers and administrators are part of a larger learning community working together to build collective capacity in order to provide a high-quality, relevant, equitable education for all. 

Job Description:

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: This is an administrative position involving the responsibility for the safety and efficient operation and maintenance of the transportation program of a school district.  The work is performed under direction of the Business Administrator and/or the Assistant Superintendent for Business.  Supervision is exercised over all transportation personnel.  Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:

·         Plans, directs and manages the school district transportation system which includes public and private school transportation;

·         Plans and administers the transportation budget for the department;

·         Plans, develops and implements an effective bus safety program;

·         Represents and negotiates with employee on contract negotiations;

·         Establishes routes to be followed by bus drivers;

·         Establishes time schedules for buses;

·         Investigates and files reports on all bus accidents;

·         Directs service, maintenance and repairs of school district vehicles;

·         Writes specifications for all new vehicles and equipment;

·         Drafts all specifications for contract transportation;

·         Arranges for all special trips required by the schools;

·         Prepares all required New York State Education and Department of Transportation reports;

·         Approves all purchase orders and requisitions;

·         Maintains time records on transportation personnel for payroll purposes;

·         Maintains cost records on transportation operations and personnel;

·         Is responsible for recruiting, interviewing and recommending and training;

·         Is responsible for the evaluation and following-up of disciplinary procedures of all transportation personnel;

·         Acts as liaison between school administrators and parents concerning transportation problems and issues.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

·         Thorough knowledge of standard transportation methods and the operation of buses;

·         Knowledge of automotive repair methods and the terminology and tools of the trade;

·         Good knowledge of modern budget methods and techniques;

·         Good knowledge of driving safety practices;

·         Good knowledge of New York State Motor Vehicle Laws and applicable regulations of the New York State Transportation Department;

·         Ability to plan and direct the work of subordinates;

·         Ability to keep records and make reports;

·         Ability to get along with others;

·         Dependability;

·         Good physical condition;

·         Ability to deal effectively with the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:EITHER:

A.    Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered two-year college with at least an Associate's Degree and five (5) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment, operation of multiple passenger vehicles or dispatching of motor equipment, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; OR,

B.    Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and seven (7) years of experience in the maintenance and repair of automotive equipment, operation of a multiple passenger vehicle or dispatching of motor equipment, one year of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age and possess a valid Class B license with P endorsement, issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, at the time of appointment. Effective October 1, 2005, school bus drivers as defined by Section 142 of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law must possess an S endorsement on their vehicle license.

Juris. Class: Competitive

ACCS Adopted: Reviewed and readopted by ACCS resolution on 2/10/11

Revised: 02/06, 02/11, 12/11

Position Particulars:

                12 Month position, starting in December 2019

                Minimum starting salary: $95,000.  Actual salary will be based on education and experience

To Apply:

                Send resume, cover letter and three (3) letters of reference to:

                Human Resources Department

                91 Fiddlers Lane

                Latham, NY  12110

                Or email: jobs@ncolonie.org    

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