Transportation Operations Coordinator

Position: Transportation Operations Coordinator, 261 days
Location: Kearneysville

Transportation Operations Coordinator, 261 days

Job Description

JEFFERSON COUNTY SCHOOLS

Job Description

POSITION: Transportation Operations Coordinator

IMMEDIATE
SUPERVISOR: Director of Transportation

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

EMPLOYMENT TERM: Minimum 200 days annually, pursuant to WV Code §18-5-45; extendedemployment terms established by JCBOE; currently 261-day employment

SALARY: Pursuant to WV Code §18A-4-2, in accordance with Jefferson County Professional Salary Schedule, commensurate with experience and education level, plus coordinator stipend

EVALUATION: Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Director of Transportation, and in accordance with WV State Code §18A-2-12, WV State Board Policy 5310, and JCBOEEvaluation Policy

JOB SUMMARY: The Transportation Operations Coordinator serves as the department's lead coordinator for transportation operations, routing, scheduling, compliance, data management, efficiency monitoring, transportation software systems, and operational planning. The Coordinator must hold and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with the P and S endorsement or the ability to qualify and maintain CDL, and possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of transportation services throughout Jefferson County Schools.

Working closely with the Director of Transportation, the Coordinator assists in planning, implementing, directing, monitoring, and evaluating transportation programs and activities. The Coordinator is responsible for supporting the training of transportation personnel; ensuring compliance with all West Virginia Department of Education (WVDE) transportation requirements, district policies, state and federal regulations, and applicable laws; and assisting in the development, implementation, and oversight of bus routes and transportation schedules.

The Coordinator shall analyze and optimize transportation operations using established performance metrics, including bus capacity utilization, miles per student transported, route length and travel time, on-time performance, fuel efficiency, and cost effectiveness. Responsibilities include monitoring ridership data, evaluating route performance, recommending route modifications, utilizing transportation management systems and data analytics, and assisting the district in achieving and maintaining WVDE transportation efficiency benchmarks.

MAJOR POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Transportation Operations

• Adheres to and enforces all federal, state, county, and district laws, regulations, and policies regarding school transportation.
• Plans, initiates, coordinates, and supervises the safest, most efficient, economical, and time-saving student transportation system for Jefferson County Schools.
• Ensures the safe and efficient operation of transportation personnel and equipment through proper training, evaluation, and oversight.
• Provides accommodations for special education students and ensures appropriate transportation staff training.
• Oversees transportation services for summer school, extended school year services, and special district programs.
• Assists in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of transportation routes and schedules.
• Responsible for inputting, maintaining, and monitoring schedules, student information, route data, and trip tracking through district transportation software systems.
• Evaluates routing efficiency and recommends adjustments to improve operational performance and compliance with WVDE transportation efficiency indicators.
• Conducts or assists with route observations, vehicle operation reviews, railroad crossing surveys, and transportation safety inspections.
• Observes road and traffic conditions and investigates hazardous road conditions during inclement weather.
• Assists with preparation of route packages for traditional, year-round, and summer programs.
• Monitors and collects data on transportation efficiency metrics including on-time performance, route effectiveness, mileage, ridership, and resource utilization. Shares data with relevant staff on regular basis to ensure goals are met.

Personnel Leadership and Staff Development

• Assists with recruitment, retention, supervision, and evaluation of transportation personnel.
• Manages and coordinates substitute bus operators and transportation aides.
• Assists in training new drivers and the retraining of drivers as needed.
• Assists with planning, development, implementation, and…