SCHOOL PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COORDINATOR

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

Job summary

State of California, through the California Highway Patrol, seeks a School Pupil Transportation Safety Coordinator in San Mateo County. The role includes interviewing, fingerprinting, processing applicants for school bus certifications, and coordinating tests and driver monitoring.

This permanent, full-time position offers a monthly salary and in-office work conditions. Qualifications emphasize documentation, written communication, and the ability to operate MS Office, SharePoint, and Access.

Qualifications

• Describe your background, experience, education and/or training that makes you the best candidate for this position.
• Explain your personal work style and tools that you use in managing workloads and staying organized with tasks. Additionally, describe your experience working with computer programs, specifically any experience you have working with the Microsoft service suite (e.g. Excel, Word, Access).
• Describe your experience working with others in a team environment. Explain how you developed productive working relationships with peers and management.

Responsibilities

• Interview, fingerprint and process applicants for all school bus classes.
• Conduct written and driving tests, issue temporary certification for original and renewal drivers across multiple categories.
• Collect fees, issue receipts, process paperwork, review accident reports, and coordinate with CHP Areas and allied agencies for driver monitoring.

Skills

Interviewing

Testing administration

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office suite

SharePoint

Access database

Job description

Job Posting: School Pupil Transportation Safety Coordinator

JC-532044 - School Pupil Transportation Safety Coordinator

SCHOOL PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COORDINATOR

$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: 10/4/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Job Details

SCHOOL PUPIL TRANSPORTATION SAFETY COORDINATOR $4,618.00 - $6,003.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: San Mateo County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Redwood City (330)

355 Convention Way, Redwood City, CA 94603

The mission of the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is to provide the highest level of Safety , Service , and Security. The CHP offers challenging and exciting careers in the field of law enforcement. If you are interested in diversity, challenges , and opportunities, the CHP invites you to apply to become a part of our prof es sional organization . We remain competitive and current with training and technology, keeping the citizens of California safe. We have many employment opportunities , and we invite you to look into the California Highway Patrol for your future .

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Statement of Qualifications

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Each question must be numbered and addressed in the same order as the questions below. The SOQ must be typed, no more than 2 page(s) in length,with one inch margins, single spaced, and 12-point Arial font.

• Describe your background, experience, education and/or training that makes you the best candidate for this position.
• Explain your personal work style and tools that you use in managing workloads and staying organized with tasks. Additionally, describe your experience working with computer programs, specifically any experience you have working with the Microsoft service suite (e.g. Excel, Word, Access).
• Describe your experience working with others in a team environment. Explain how you developed productive working relationships with peers and management.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

The ability to work independently with little supervision. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Accurate typing and proofreading skills. General working knowledge of the Microsoft office business suite, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft Access database, and computer software. Excellent interpersonal skills. Knowledge and experience maintaining office files. Excellent organizational skills. Experience as an Instructor or evaluator with a diverse audience.

This location offers free parking and gym; and is nearby to shopping and restaurants. Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website: https://www.chp.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Paul Group
[phone]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Equal Opportunity & Access Section
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Application Submission Requirements

Interested individuals shall submit a Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire and a Statement of Qualifications with their STD. 678 Employment Application. Hard copy applications must also include the classification title, job control number (JC-532044) and/or position number 388-330-8679-XXX on the application.

It is required to submit work/employment experience, dates, hours worked, supervisor names, and supervisor phone numbers on the application in descending order, starting with your current job. Resumes or other documents cannot substitute for a state application. Applicants who fail to submit a complete state application may not be considered.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, driver's license number, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. The job application packet checklist is not required to apply for this position. Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for this position.

Although the intent is to fill this vacancy as soon as possible, the exact duration of the selection process can vary and is unknown at this time.

Other

Please note: Toobtainlisteligibility, you willneed to take andpassan examinationfor theclassificationtoestablishlisteligibility priortoajoboffer.Pleasevisitthe link below tosearchfor anexamination.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee receives a temporary reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits. The percentage of the temporary salary reduction and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are determined by the position’s assigned bargaining unit. The salary range(s) included in this job advertisement do not reflect the temporary salary reduction.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.