Field Rep, Transportation, North Point

Baltimore County Public Schools; Dundalk (MD); In loco; USD 72.000 - 116.000; Tempo pieno

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Baltimore County Public Schools is seeking a Bus Operations Supervisor to oversee daily route operations and personnel in an assigned area. This role manages the bus lot team, recruits, staffs, evaluates, and develops personnel while ensuring strong performance across the group.

The position requires knowledge of local streets, traffic safety rules, and the ability to coordinate routes and schedules with schools and communities. Light travel and shift coverage are possible.

Competenze

• High school diploma or GED; 60 college credits in transportation, management, or related field preferred.
• Three years' experience in transportation operations, safety and training, or a related field required.
• Experience with bus route dispatching, coordination, or supervision preferred.

Mansioni

• Establish and revise area bus routes in collaboration with the Senior Operations Supervisors.
• Supervise bus drivers/attendants, ensure safety, routes, and schedules.
• Complete driver/attendant evaluations; provide backup to the Bus Dispatcher.
• Coordinate with principals and communities to resolve concerns and review routes.

Conoscenze

Local streets knowledge

Traffic safety rules

Bus route coordination

Staff supervision

Effective communication

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

60 college credits in transportation/management

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Job Description

Under general supervision, is responsible for supervising daily bus route operations and personnel for an assigned area. Participates in managing the day-to-day operations of an assigned area. Supervises the area bus lot management team to include recruiting, staffing, evaluating, and developing personnel. Responsible for overall team and individual team member performance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Description

Under general supervision, is responsible for supervising daily bus route operations and personnel for an assigned area. Participates in managing the day-to-day operations of an assigned area. Supervises the area bus lot management team to include recruiting, staffing, evaluating, and developing personnel. Responsible for overall team and individual team member performance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Assists the Senior Operations Supervisor in establishing and revising area bus routes.
• Supervises bus drivers and attendants within assigned area, ensuring conformity to safe driving practices, established routes, and prescribed schedules.
• Completes required evaluations for drivers and attendants within the assigned area. Provides backup to the Bus Dispatcher as needed.
• Communicates with principals, staff, students and communities to resolve concerns, address student issues, and review routes to ensure a positive relationship with the schools and communities.
• Conducts regular school visits to partner with school administrators and address issues. Implements best practices to ensure operational efficiencies in the assigned area.
• Assigns and checks bus times upon arrival and departure at the bus lot and schools. Reviews new school sites for traffic signs and participates in school safety reviews.
• Maintains an on-the-road presence at all assigned schools and service areas in the assigned area.
• Ensures that safety standards/requirements are met.
• Ensures that employees in the assigned area maintain the COMAR requirements each year.
• Facilitates school bus evacuation drills at assigned schools.
• Writes, reviews and submits reports for assigned bus lot(s).
• Responds to disabled bus and bus accidents and coordinates appropriate support and/or submission of accident reports.
• Meets with area lot staff as required and conducts meetings as needed. Participates in community meetings as necessary.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training, And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required. Sixty (60) college credits in transportation, management, or a related field preferred. Three years' experience in transportation operations, traffic management, safety and training, or a related field required. Experience as a school bus operator preferred. Experience with bus route dispatching, coordination, or supervision preferred.
• Note: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.

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent.
• Possession of, or eligibility for, a valid commercial class B commercial driver's license (CDL) is required within six months of hire. (The class B license may require endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.).
• Required licenses and certifications must be maintained throughout employment in this position and any other positions that require them.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the local streets and road systems.
• Knowledge of traffic and highway safety rules and regulations, and of the precautions necessary to avoid accidents.
• Knowledge of the laws, rules, regulations, policies and guides that govern school transportation. Knowledge of bus route coordination and dispatching.
• Ability to plan and supervise the work of others and to effectively coordinate the completion of regularly assigned bus routes.
• Ability to instruct bus operators in the safe operation of buses and to implement safe driving practices and procedures. Ability to operate a school bus in the safe and efficient transportation of children. Ability to maintain records and complete reports.
• Ability to supervise a large number of employees.
• Ability to develop bus schedules and write routes.
• Skill in communicating effectively. Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with parents, school-based administrators, co-workers, and others.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

• The work of this class is generally sedentary. Work involves occasional travel to offices, and schools throughout Baltimore County.

Conditions Of Employment

• Persons appointed to this classification are designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contacted and directed to do so.
• Employees may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice. Work schedule will include nights, occasional weekends, and travel.
• Persons appointed to this class must be physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and must remain physically qualified to operate such vehicles throughout their employment. Persons holding a commercial driver’s license (CDL) are subject to alcohol and drug testing in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and Board of Education policy.
• Employees who do not maintain the required permit and license required to work in this classification will be terminated.

BENEFITS:

• BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.
• Other benefits include paid vacation, paid holiday’s, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves.
• All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
• Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System.
• This position may be eligible for comp time.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required

Grade

Grade 03 - 12 Month OPE Pay Scale

SALARY:

$72,222 to $116,166 (Annual Salary Scale for Exempt 12-Month Employees Represented by BCPSOPE 2026-2027 Effective July 1, 2026)

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at www.bcps.org/operations/fiscalservices/payroll .

OTHER COMPENSATION:

This position may be eligible for comp time. Visit the BCPS website to review the OPE Master Agreement for additional information at https://www.bcps.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=2828&pageId=69996497 .

FLSA Status: Exempt

Application Instructions

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Pre-Employment Requirements

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Contact Information

Office of Staffing & Licensure

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position or group of positions.It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.