SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction of the chief operations officer, the deputy chief of transportation (deputy chief) leads, directs and oversees the strategies, goals, functions and activities of the Division of Transportation. The deputy chief provides leadership for designing and implementing a student transportation program to ensure the safe delivery of students to and from their assigned schools, instructional programs and extra-curricular activities in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and consistent with Montgomery County Public School System's (MCPS) policies and procedures. The deputy chief provides a vision and coordinates and leads student transportation operations including bus inspections, routing, driver training, school bus incident/accident investigations, school bus contractors, ongoing safety improvement efforts, technology, and other related programs and structures. The deputy chief also oversees the management, maintenance, replacement, and sustainability of a vehicular fleet that complies with county, state, and national standards, which includes a progressive approach to creating a diesel and zero/low emission school bus and car fleet to match the operational needs of the district. The deputy chief also effectively manages funds and the operating and enterprise budgets for the division; creates a safe and welcoming environment for students; is responsible for the training; onboarding; supervision of all staff associated with the Division of Transportation. Serves as liaison and contact for media, stakeholders, and Montgomery County partners regarding transportation-related topics.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Maryland certification requirements for school transportation supervisor. Commercial Driver's License Class B with passenger, school bus, and air brake endorsements or greater (Class A with endorsements) required.
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direction of the chief operations officer, the deputy chief of transportation (deputy chief) leads, directs and oversees the strategies, goals, functions and activities of the Division of Transportation. The deputy chief provides leadership for designing and implementing a student transportation program to ensure the safe delivery of students to and from their assigned schools, instructional programs and extra-curricular activities in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and consistent with Montgomery County Public School System's (MCPS) policies and procedures. The deputy chief provides a vision and coordinates and leads student transportation operations including bus inspections, routing, driver training, school bus incident/accident investigations, school bus contractors, ongoing safety improvement efforts, technology, and other related programs and structures. The deputy chief also oversees the management, maintenance, replacement, and sustainability of a vehicular fleet that complies with county, state, and national standards, which includes a progressive approach to creating a diesel and zero/low emission school bus and car fleet to match the operational needs of the district. The deputy chief also effectively manages funds and the operating and enterprise budgets for the division; creates a safe and welcoming environment for students; is responsible for the training; onboarding; supervision of all staff associated with the Division of Transportation. Serves as liaison and contact for media, stakeholders, and Montgomery County partners regarding transportation-related topics.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Meets Maryland certification requirements for school transportation supervisor. Commercial Driver's License Class B with passenger, school bus, and air brake endorsements or greater (Class A with endorsements) required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Extensive knowledge of the laws, regulations, and policies from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) and Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) regulations applicable to student transportation, public school laws and the Montgomery County Board of Education policies and procedures affecting transportation of pupils. Extensive knowledge of transportation needs for all student populations, including special populations. Ability to develop systems to effectively monitor processes and progress and implement focused improvement initiatives. Excellent planning and organizational ability and excellent oral and written communications and human relations skills. Working knowledge of diesel and electric school bus mechanics, maintenance requirements. Knowledge and experience with organizational development and culture. Demonstrated ability to analyze data and create and implement alternative solutions to problems. Proven ability to develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of employees. Ability to work in a fast paced and flexible environment. Knowledge of the Professional Growth Systems (PGS) established for the Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP/MCBOA), and the Supporting Services (SEIU) Professional Growth System (SSPGS). Skilled at re-envisioning, building, inspiring and managing a team, especially in a time of growth and change.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree preferred, or Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of seven years of relevant experience. Degree from an accredited college or university with course work in transportation management, public administration, planning, business administration, or related field. Four or more years of progressively more responsible experience in the field of transportation with direct work with planning, coordinating, and overseeing the operations of a large bus or related vehicular fleet operations functions. A minimum of three years of recent transportation experience in a supervisory/administrative role in an organization with a large pupil transportation department, including special service transportation; and experience in successful financial stewardship. Some experience in K-12 transportation is required. Experience in communications, public relations or a public facing role preferred. Experience with building and cultivating culturally competent teams. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.