Posted: 13-Sep-23
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Transportation Supervisor
Position Type: This is a full-time, salaried (overtime exempt) supervisory position with full benefits. It reports to the school’s Chief Operating & Financial Officer (COFO).
Subject Matter: Transportation, School Activity & Shuttle Buses, Operations.
Position Description: The Field School's program is ambitious and bold, and our employees, all of whom are considered “faculty,” are required to embody the mission of the school – students discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future – in their day-to-day interactions with students, in the design and implementation of curriculum, and in their professional interaction with colleagues.
A flexible and innovative mindset is required. As content experts and students of best practice, all Field faculty are expected to adapt to their students' learning interests and needs. Strong communication skills and a willingness to collaborate are also important, as Field faculty in leadership regularly work with teachers, student-support teams, department chairs, and academic/departmental leadership to ensure that all of our students are being supported and challenged by our mission.
At Field, we believe that students learn best when they feel a sense of belonging at their school – when they are seen and valued by their faculty, peers, and school community. Our approach to community emphasizes respect for, and the inclusion of, all community members as individuals. We equally value a focus on the common good and the well-being of the school community as a whole. This balance means that we prioritize the community without prioritizing sameness.
Field is a place where our classrooms are better because they mirror the outside world we have a diversity of identity, thought, experience, and ability. We believe in the interconnectedness of people and ideas, and we strive to be a learning community at every level of the school. At the core, teaching faculty of any discipline are expected to be committed learners and model community members. While Field is an independent school we are not independent of each other, or our established academic standards. Faculty are members of the larger Field community and expected to shepherd the values of the school.
Specifically, the Transportation Supervisor is charged with:
- Leading the Transportation Department comprising approximately 8-10 full and part-time bus operators (drivers).
- Maintaining compliance with all DOT & DC regulations and best-practices.
- Maintaining all required documentation for the Transportation Department, for both drivers and buses.
- Regular inspection, maintenance (in partnerships with a mechanical vendor) and fueling of the School’s fleet of buses and related equipment.
- Recruiting and retaining a high-quality department of bus operators.
- Manages an annual departmental budget.
- Serves as a leader of and advocate for the Transportation Department and the transportation program needs within the school’s community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the ongoing training & evaluation of the driver team.
- Ongoing review and certification of valid driver CDLs and Medical Cards.
- Maintains the Field School Driver Handbook and related documents and resources.
- Implementation and maintenance of the on-board bus GPS and Video Recording systems and related software.
- Master Scheduling (drivers, shuttle routes & stops, athletics, field-trip and other activity runs)
- Reviewing and approving driver time-sheets.
- Strategically activating the third-party transportation company to meet the transportation needs of the school, as needed due to fleet limitations and driver availability.
- High quality and efficient communication with Internal (colleagues) and external (parents) community members around transportation issues (signing up for shuttle use, issues with scheduling, and delays, etc.)
- Investigates, documents, and implements process/policy improvements after accidents, incidents or complaints related to transportation.
- Collaborates with other constituencies (COFO, Facilities, Athletics, Academic Program, Front Office, IT, Business Office, Head of School, Parents, Students, etc.)
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) or related professional experience.
- Commercial Driver License (CDL) with School Bus Endorsement (preferred).
- 2+ Years past experience in a transportation leadership role.
- Past experience managing leading a team and department.
- Budget and expense management experience with a demonstrated track record of increasing departmental revenue and reducing expenses.
- Possesses a can-do, customer service & satisfaction-centric attitude.
- Professional, efficient communicator (verbal and written).
- All Field Faculty are required to be fully (per CDC & DC Health Dept. guidelines) vaccinated & boosted for COVID-19, or possess a valid medical or personal exemption from vaccination.
Work Environment: All Faculty may be asked to perform their work duties at home (in the event of remote learning) and/or on campus. In both settings, this role is required to maintain a professional, shared work environment. While on campus, classes and other activities may be operating either in person or in a distributed setting. All faculty are expected to be present and accessible for the entire school day, regardless of the setting. The Transportation Supervisor may also be asked to drive buses (with a valid CDL) as needed.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, all faculty are regularly required to talk and hear. This position, while primarily desk & office-based, is at many times active. It requires sitting for prolonged periods, and at times standing and walking, including stairs, and the occasional moving/rearranging of furniture, equipment, and other heavy and bulky items.
Travel: Regular overnight travel is not expected in this position.
About The Field School: The Field School (grades 6-12) takes great pride in providing students with an ideal blend of focus on academic excellence and individual expression – all in a relaxed, joyful atmosphere. Through dialogue among students and teachers, we encourage students to seek knowledge and join in community. Field connects the various realms of knowledge to help students understand their world and lead full lives. We live our mission everyday: Students discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to become empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future.
Contact: Candidates are invited to send their resume and cover letter to HR@fieldschool.org and to visit www.fieldschool.org for additional information about our school community. Official Field School Employment Applications are available upon request.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) or related professional experience.
- Commercial Driver License (CDL) with School Bus Endorsement (preferred).
- 2+ Years past experience in a transportation leadership role.
- Past experience managing leading a team and department.
- Budget and expense management experience with a demonstrated track record of increasing departmental revenue and reducing expenses.
- Possesses a can-do, customer service & satisfaction-centric attitude.
- Professional, efficient communicator (verbal and written).
- All Field Faculty are required to be fully (per CDC & DC Health Dept. guidelines) vaccinated & boosted for COVID-19, or possess a valid medical or personal exemption from vaccination.
