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Supervisor of Transportation

Holland CSD

103 Canada Street

Holland , NY 14080

Classified - Position - Supervisor of Transportation - competitive

Job Number 3300054372

Start Date

Open Date 01/06/2026

Closing Date 01/21/2026

Distinguishing Features of the Position/Class:

The work involves the supervision and coordination of the overall operations of the pupil transportation services for students residing in the Holland Central School District. Employees of this class direct operation activities of routing, scheduling, and busing, and direct the bus maintenance and inspection program for a district-owned fleet. The incumbent also oversees the bus operator Driver Safety Training program and the maintenance of records required for obtaining State Aid. Work is performed under the general direction of an administrator of higher rank, with wide latitude allowed for the exercise of independent judgement in providing safe, adequate and cost-efficient transportation. Direct supervision is exercised over operations and maintenance staff of the transportation department. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

+ Recommends and implements transportation policy established by the Superintendent and the Board of Education;

+ Assists in the development, implementation and control of the transportation budget;

+ Develops transportation routes for district students, including students with handicapping conditions, to district and non-district schools in accordance with District policy;

+ Directs and assists in the development of bus schedule time and stop locations for the various routes and in the assignment of bus operators to specific routes;

+ Arranges special transportation needs for the handicapped;

+ Directs transportation payroll and personnel functions, including recruitment, pre-employment procedures, employee evaluation and training, and recommends discipline or discharge for employee misconduct;

+ Implements and conducts bus drivers' annual review of driving records, annual observation of defensive driving performance, bi-annual oral and/or written examination and bi-annual behind-the-wheel examination;

+ Process employee grievances and participates in the collective bargaining negotiation process when required

+ Obtains substitutes and makes field trip assignments on a daily basis;

+ Directs or arranges transportation for field trips, sports activities or other extracurricular activities;

+ Oversees fleet maintenance program including service and repair, preventive maintenance and periodic fleet inspections; Ensures that minor mechanical work noted by bus drivers is communicated to the mechanics and completed by reviewing trip sheets;

+ Provides annual training sessions to the department staff

+ Oversees daily records maintenance of mileage, students transported, stops made for use in State report and report to the Board of Education;

+ Prepares and submits reports required by various regulating governmental agencies

+ Handles community and employee;

+ Checks and authorizes for payment, bills for bus repairs and contracted services;

+ Directs preparation of purchase specifications for vehicle and purchase requisitions;

+ Keeps simple records of gas, oil and other supplies used and determine when it is necessary to make purchases of diesel fuel, gas and other supplies;

+ May drive a school bus, making special trips as required;

+ Attends and speaks at school meetings regarding transportation policy and issues, as needed;

+ May conduct pupil disciplinary meetings to determine cause for suspension of transportation privileges;

+ Prepares technical and statistical reports on transportation operations and expenditures for administration and Board of Education meetings;

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics:

Thorough knowledge of State Education Law as it pertains to reimbursement, minimum student transportation limits, transportation of the handicapped, bus operator training, and medical standards for operators; thorough knowledge of Transportation Law as it pertains to inspection and construction of buses; thorough knowledge of Motor Vehicle Law as it pertains to driver qualifications, bus operations, and traffic safety requirements and precautions; thorough knowledge of transportation routing and scheduling methods; good knowledge of State, City, Town and Village traffic laws; good knowledge of records maintenance methods and practices; good knowledge of budget preparation and control; administrative and supervisory skills; ability to plan, assign and review the work of others; ability to develop transportation routes and to develop bus schedule times and stop locations; ability to implement applicable State Law and District policy to routing; ability to prepare required State and Board Reports, including narrative and tabular presentations; ability to prepare and control budges; ability to review bills and authorize for payment; ability to maintain detailed records; ability to deal effectively with District administrators and parents; ability to interpret District Transportation policy and recommend changes; ability to develop inventory control procedures; patience; ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Eligibility:

Must currently hold Civil Service title or be reachable on the Civil Service list for this position or be

eligible to take the Civil Service exam for this title when offered and meet required ratings.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and either,

+ Three (3) years of satisfactory experience in the operation of a vehicle requiring a Commercial Drivers License, Class B with "P" endorsement, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity; or

+ Three (3) years of satisfactory experience in the maintenance and repair of automobiles, trucks or buses, two (2) years of which must have been in a supervising or administrative capacity; or

+ An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

Special Requirements:

+ Clean driving record;

+ Possession of a valid New York State Commercial Drivers License, Class B with "P" endorsement at the time of appointment;

+ Possession of School Bus Driver Instructor Certificate by end of probationary period;

+ New York State Department of Motor Vehicles, Article 19A certified examiner;

Desired Qualifications:

+ One (1) year of satisfactory experience with bus routing;

+ Experience in dealing with the public;

+ Possession of strong organizational skills;

+ Good computer aptitude

Compensation:

+ $80,000 - $90,000 (depending on experience)

Application Deadline:

+ July 17, 2024

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Job Attachment View Attachment

Salary: From 65000.00

Salary: To 85000.00

Salary Competitive Y

Appointment Status Probationary

Start Date ASAP

Contact Person's Name Brittany Carey

Contact Person's Title School Business Official

Contact Person's Phone 716-537-8228

Contact Person's Email [email protected]