Assistant Director of Transportation - Transportation Dept

Gwinnett County Public Schools; Georgia; On-site; USD 84,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett County Public Schools is seeking an Assistant Director of Transportation to support daily student transportation operations at the GCPS Service Center. You will help develop governing processes, analyze large data sets, and apply resources to determine the best course of action in any given situation.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 5 years in transportation or logistics, and leadership credentials in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field required.
• 5 years experience in transportation or logistics required.
• Georgia Educator's Certificate/License required for leadership roles.
• Experience managing large organizations preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Transportation with the management and leadership of daily student transportation operations for Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS).
• Develop the governing processes and procedures that have subordinate buy-in and are applicable in the actions of staff.
• Provide analytical evaluation by processing large amounts of data and apply resources to determine the best course of action.
• Act as the functional expert by maintaining the highest level of expertise in the student transportation industry.
• Assist with directing the operations and personnel management of the department; monitor ongoing processes and evaluate data.
• Provide community outreach by meeting with other departments within GCPS, parents, and civic leaders throughout the population of Gwinnett County.
• Provide leadership development and coaching opportunities for staff.
• Develop innovative processes and procedures that are designed to increase departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify areas and/or opportunities for operational improvement and develop improvement initiatives to be implemented
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Transportation/logistics management

Communication skills

Staff management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Data analysis

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Tools

Computer software

Job description

Assistant Director of Transportation - Transportation Dept JobID: 103801

• Position Type: Administrative/Managerial/ Assist Dir Transportation
• Date Posted: 8/4/2026
• Location: Service Center
• Date Available: 09/28/2026

Job Code: Assist Dir Transportation - 020003 Standard Hours: 40 Department: Transportation Dept - 272580 Empl Class: NA

Minimum Salary: $84,075.00/Annually
Maximum Salary: $121,971.00/Annually
Scheduled Days: 245
Target Openings: 1

License and Certification Qualifications:

• Must hold or be eligible for a valid Georgia Educator's Certificate in Educational Leadership and/or Support Personnel License issued by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission Required

Education Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field Required

Experience Qualifications:

• 5 years experience in the transportation or logistics field Required
• Experience in managing large organizations Preferred
• Previous supervisory experience Preferred

Skills Qualifications:

• Knowledge of transportation/logistics management
• Ability to communicate with others in an effective and tactful manner
• Ability to manage staff and ongoing multiple projects
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective written and oral communications skills
• Ability to analyze existing processes and identify areas for improvement
• Ability to make decisions in a timely and accurate manner
• Ability to solve practical problems
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill with computer software

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Transportation with the management and leadership of daily student transportation operations for Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS).
• Develop the governing processes and procedures that have subordinate buy-in and are applicable in the actions of staff.
• Provide analytical evaluation by processing large amounts of data (i.e. factual, heuristic, and anecdotal) and apply the resources available (i.e. time, staff, and expertise) to determine the best course of action in any given situation.
• Act as the functional expert by maintaining the highest level of expertise in the student transportation industry.
• Assist with directing the operations and personnel management of the department.
  • Monitor ongoing processes and actions and evaluate data and application of expertise.
• Provide community outreach by meeting with other departments within GCPS, parents, and civic leaders throughout the population of Gwinnett County.
• Provide leadership development and coaching opportunities for staff.
• Develop innovative processes and procedures that are designed to increase departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
• Identify areas and/or opportunities for operational improvement and develop improvement initiatives to be implemented
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time. The employee is also required to talk, hear, stand, and walk. The employee may be required to use hands to touch, handle, feel, and/or reach. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to operate a motor vehicle in performance of duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.