Executive Director, Transportation Services

Culture Fit: Personal. Passionate. Progressive.

As the Executive Director, Transportation Services, you will provide leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and daily operations of Transportation Services in a safe and cost-effective manner that supports the goals of the District.

All candidates interested in being considered for an interview MUST submit an online application with the District by visiting apply.leeschools.net.

Job Title: Executive Director, Transportation Services

Job Posting: 20193509

Job Close Date: Friday, December 6 at 11:59 pm

Career Qualifications

• Master’s degree with graduate specialty training in public transportation, logistics, business administration, or a related field.

• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible work experience in transportation in public school systems, the military, or mass transportation.

Essential Job Functions

• Develop goals, objectives, policies, and practices for Transportation Services.

• Evaluate zone and vehicle directors through the continuous improvement process to ensure the District’s strategic and department goals are accomplished.

• Develop and maintain procedures and processes related to compliance with local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies relative to transportation and vehicle safety.

• Ensure Transportation Services meets all requirements of the daily operations, vehicle maintenance, and extracurricular activities/programs in support of School Board goals.

• Regularly evaluate program effectiveness utilizing stakeholder feedback to improve service delivery.

• Monitor departmental budgets and ensure alignment with the District’s strategic plan.

• Respond to discipline problems and coordinate with appropriate personnel in the resolution of discipline and school bus-related problems.

• Ensure school bus routes are organized in the most efficient manner commensurate with good management techniques and state guidelines.

• Monitor and implement legislative actions/changes as appropriate.

• Direct the Transportation Services zones and programs, set operating direction for directors, and evaluate their performance.

• Innovatively lead and develop goals and evaluation criteria for vehicle maintenance and transportation programs.

• Direct the preparation of the departmental budget.

• Ensure vehicle and related facility maintenance management programs meet all requirements of the daily operations and extracurricular activities/programs.

• Ensure an appropriate long-range plan exists for transportation routes/facilities and coordinate the activities with appropriate personnel.

• Serve as the contact for Florida Department of Education for all transportation matters.

• Provide leadership, assistance, and support for transportation route functions.

• Attend appropriate District committees and professional and community functions in support of District goals.

• Support and facilitate positive relationships between the District and its bargaining units.

• Generate creative solutions to District challenges.

• Prepare recommendations for School Board meeting agendas and attend School Board meetings as needed.

To view the Board approved job description, please visit https://www.leeschools.net/common/pages/DisplayFile.aspx?itemId=24071336

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Negotiable

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Health insurance

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• People-oriented — supportive and fairness-focused