Transportation Manager

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures all children are appropriately chaperoned and never left unattended in all situations such as facility, transportation, playground, or community outing.
• When substituting for an Aide or Bus Driver on the bus, ensures all children have evacuated the bus and checks for personal items left on the bus.
• Performs all activities necessary to complete the transportation objectives stated in the Head Start Performance Standards and Pennsylvania Pre-K Counts requirements.
• Contributes to the development of safety and transportation related training, the written training plan and the implementation of that plan.
• Submits reports as required (PIR, CSBG, etc.)
• Participates annually in developing, reviewing and revising the Program Plans.
• Coordinates, facilitates and participates in the annual self-assessment of the safety and Transportation Components.
• Secures necessary bids for any new purchase/lease of vehicles and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Supervises the completion of vehicle maintenance projects.
• Locates and develops professional relationships with vendors for the transportation department.
• Supervises and approves all matters relating to school bus transportation operations.
• Complies with Data Management Plan.
• Reviews all bus runs with transportation staff
• Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.
• Coordinates with Family Services Manager as needed on issues relating to bus runs.
• Coordinates and oversees the center managers and their duties, including evacuation drills which encompass; fire drills, sheltering in place, relocating to another facility to shelter, lockdown drills, center inspections, and playground inspections.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Transports children and parents to and from centers as needed.
• Schedules 5,000 mile/3-month maintenance inspection and state inspection.
• Follows the program procedures relating to confidentiality.
• Performs day-to-day travel, as well as overnight travel as required.
• Must pass initial and annual physical exam and TB screening.
• Must pass mandatory drug and alcohol testing.
• Participates in meetings, job related training, and continuing education programs as required or suggested by HHS and sponsoring organizations.
• Notifies drivers for drug and alcohol testing on a random basis.
• Mandated Child Abuse/Neglect reporter

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Working knowledge of computers, including MS Word, Excel, and other related programs.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and manage program goals and objectives.
• Experience in conducting training programs.
• Proficient oral and written communication skills and the ability to deal tactfully with the public
• Ability to work independently.
• Working knowledge of outcome-based services.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Must pass initial and tri-annual physical exam and TB screening.
• Car Seat Installation Certification

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED. (Required)
• Current Pennsylvania CDL Driver’s License with S&P endorsements. (Required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of the school bus transportation system, laws, including CDL, and training procedures. (Required)
• Prior supervisory experience of at least two years. (Required)
• Current PA Driver's License and reliable transportation. (Required)
• Free of Child Abuse/Neglect history as verified by proper authorities prior to employment. (Required)
• Must obtain Child Abuse, PA State Police, FBI Fingerprinting and NSOR Clearances prior to starting employment. (Required)
• Must meet vaccination requirements set by funding sources. (Required)
• Certified school bus driver trainer. (Preferred)