SCHOOL PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COORDINATOR

State of California; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California seeks a School Pupil Transportation Safety Coordinator in San Mateo County to interview, fingerprint and process applicants for all school bus classes, conduct tests and issue temporary and renewal certifications across multiple categories.

This permanent, full-time role requires in-office work, includes a drug screening prior to hire, and involves reviewing reports and coordinating with CHP and allied agencies.

Responsibilities

• Interview, fingerprint and process applicants for school bus classes.
• Conduct written and driving tests, issue temporary certifications for original and renewal drivers across categories (School Bus, SPAB, Youth Bus, Farm Labor Vehicle, GPPV, VDDP).
• Review accident reports and coordinate with CHP Areas and Allied Agencies for driver monitoring.

Job description

School Pupil Transportation Safety Coordinator

Job Code: JC-535222

Salary: $4,618.00 - $6,003.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/1/2026

Number of Positions: 1

Work Location: San Mateo County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Under the direction of the Lieutenant, the School Pupil Transportation Safety Coordinator (SPTSC) will be responsible for interviewing, fingerprinting and processing applicants for all school bus classes. The SPTSC will conduct both written and driving tests, issue temporary certification for original and renewal drivers in each of the following special certificate categories: School Bus, School Pupil Activity Bus (SPAB), Youth Bus, Farm Labor Vehicle, General Passenger Para Transit Vehicle (GPPV) and Vehicles for Developmentally Disabled Persons (VDDP). The SPTSC will also collect fees, issue receipts, process all paperwork, review accident reports involving regulated drivers, and coordinate activities with other CHP Areas and Allied Agencies to provide proper driver monitoring.

Working Conditions

The School Pupil Transportation Safety Coordinator (SPTSC) will work both indoors and outdoors. While indoors, the temperature and humidity are reasonably controlled, however, while outdoors the employee is exposed to climatic conditions.

Pre-Employment Screening

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.