Director of Facilities, Transportation and Grounds​/co-Director of Safety

Director of Facilities, Transportation and Grounds/co-Director of Safety

Position Type:
Administration (Operations)/ Director/Manager

REPORT TO

WORK LOCATION:

Central Office

EVALUATION: Evaluations conducted as defined in West Virginia Board of Education Policy 5310 and PCBOE Policy 3220

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

CONTRACT: 261-day contract

SALARY: Based on experience and education level per Pocahontas County Schools salary schedule. See pocahontascountysc for pay scales and benefits information.

Term of Employment: Upon Board approval, employment shall begin on December 1, 2026, and continue through the remainder of the  school year. Thereafter, the position shall be assigned a 261-day term of employment.

Master's degree in administration (preferred)

Hold a valid West Virginia administrative certificate (required)

Minimum of three years administrative experience within a senior management position; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Experience in plant operations, maintenance, energy management and construction or related field experience

Broad knowledge of the school system's operations

Broad knowledge of school transportation law and policy

CDL's with school bus endorsement or must complete training within the first year of employment

Extensive experience with and knowledge of computers

Criminal background check per WV Code?§18A-5-15c and/or?§18A-3-10, as appropriate

Applicants with recent unsatisfactory evaluations, documented performance deficiencies, or a history of unsatisfactory job performance will not be considered eligible for consideration.

Applicants who demonstrate unsatisfactory interview performance are not eligible for consideration

Applicants who receive unfavorable reference recommendations will not be eligible for consideration.

Applicants who have been dismissed or who have had their contracts non-renewed for cause by another school district are not eligible for consideration.

The Director of Facilities, Transportation, and Grounds/Co-Director of Safety serves as the district administrator responsible for the leadership, management, coordination, and supervision of all facilities, maintenance, custodial, grounds, transportation, environmental, and school safety operations for Pocahontas County Schools.

The Director works closely with the Superintendent, Board of Education, school administrators, service personnel, public safety agencies, contractors, and governmental entities to ensure that district facilities, grounds, transportation systems, and safety programs operate efficiently, safely, and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

As Co-Director of Safety, the position assists in developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating district wide safety initiatives, emergency preparedness plans, crisis response procedures, and school climate programs designed to provide safe and secure learning and working environments for students and staff.

Work with the Superintendent and Board of Education to prioritize district facility, grounds, transportation, and safety needs.

Develop and implement short-range and long-range operational plans for facilities, grounds, transportation, equipment replacement, and safety improvements.

Assist in preparing and administering annual department budgets and long-range capital improvement plans.

Develop and coordinate staff training, continuing education, and safety programs.

Attend local, state, and national training and professional development activities.

Prepare required county, state, and federal reports.

Maintain professional work…