Executive Director, Transportation

Job Details

• Job Title: Executive Director, Transportation
• Requisition : 103939
• Closing Date: No established closing date; open until filled
• Organizational Unit: Transportation, Administration )
• Site: Transportation (0750)
• FTE: 1.00 (full time equivalent)
• Union: Non-Represented (44)
• Functional Area: Administrative
• Salary Range: $132,838 - $199,258
• Benefits:
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • HSA & FSA
  • Retirement plan

Executive Director of Transportation will lead the transportation operations that bridge students to educational opportunities, ensuring efficient, safe, reliable, and sustainable support for families, irrespective of zip code.

Under limited supervision, plans, organizes, and directs the Transportation Department, including strategic planning and management oversight of student transportation, transportation technology systems, bus safety training, technical and financial reporting, and fleet maintenance operations.

• Plans, organizes, and directs district transportation operations, including student transportation, safety & skills training, routing, scheduling & dispatch, technical & financial reporting, and vehicle maintenance operations.
• Develops and implements District Communication Center strategies to address emergency and non‑emergency calls, including transportation and security needs.
• Plans, organizes, and administers warehouse operations, curriculum distribution, trucking, receiving, inventory control, and mailroom operations for the District.
• Conducts long‑range planning activities, including cost analysis and recommendations for improving transportation services.
• Exercises independent judgment within broad policy guidelines; analyzes issues and recommends and implements solutions; provides leadership in planning, policy development, and operational priorities.
• Provides strategic direction and oversees project management to support operational improvement needs; monitors operations and assures quality of services and work products; develops action plans and metrics, and analyzes results; assures effective allocation and utilization of funds.
• Directs department staff, develops priorities, and assigns tasks and projects; evaluates performance and resolves workload and technical issues; ensures appropriate services are provided and goals are achieved.
• Selects, supervises, trains, evaluates, and develops staff skills (bus drivers, mechanics, dispatchers, schedulers) and conducts performance evaluations; meets regularly with staff to discuss priorities.
• Handles complaints, resolves problems, and responds to requests from parents and community members regarding student transportation.
• Ensures Transportation Department activities and procedures comply with all laws, policies, regulations, and standards.
• Manages preparation and distribution of technical and financial reports reflecting operational trends and costs; reviews and approves operational and summary reports to state and federal agencies.
• Develops budgets and controls expenditures; reviews, approves, and maintains department records, scheduling, payroll reporting, and work activity reports.
• Manages lifecycle analysis and reporting for transportation vehicles, including replacement planning.
• Directs management of contracts for special services.
• Provides advice and assistance on transportation issues, interprets policies and procedures, ensures consistent application of federal, state, and MPS rules and regulations.
• Collaborates with public agencies, community organizations, and other district departments.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with students, clients, visitors, and MPS staff; promotes a harmonious workplace environment.
• Enthusiastically promotes the Superintendent’s goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of work‑related issues, records, and MPS information.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Transportation Management, Business, Public Administration, or related field.
• Experience:
  
  Five (5) years of managerial experience in transportation and fleet services operations, or equivalent…