Senior School Transportation Operations Coordinator

Newark Public Schools; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 85,945 - 104,209; Full time

Job summary

Newark Board of Education in Newark, NJ seeks a Coordinator of School Transportation Services to plan, direct, and optimize mass pupil transport programs. The role oversees routing, bus operations, driver training, and budget administration within the Office of Pupil Transportation.

The position requires seven years of professional experience in transportation with supervisory duties or a bachelor's degree plus three years in supervision and is governed by Civil Service rules.

Qualifications

• Seven years of professional experience in organizing mass passenger transportation, three years in supervision.
• Bachelor's degree and three years of supervisory experience in related fields.
• Professional experience should be creative, analytical, evaluative and demonstrate knowledge of the profession.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates the operation, maintenance, scheduling and reporting of a fleet of school buses.
• Supervises expenditures in budget categories affecting bus transportation.
• Plans and supervises bus routes and adjusts schedules as needed.
• Conducts driver training and safety refreshers for school bus personnel.
• Prepares transportation cost estimates and budget recommendations.
• Maintains communications with principals, parents, and the public regarding pupil transportation.

Skills

Mass transportation planning

Supervisory experience

Budget management

Driver training

Operations coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Newark Board of Education in Newark, NJ seeks a Coordinator of School Transportation Services to plan, direct, and optimize mass pupil transport programs. The role oversees routing, bus operations, driver training, and budget administration within the Office of Pupil Transportation.

The position requires seven years of professional experience in transportation with supervisory duties or a bachelor's degree plus three years in supervision and is governed by Civil Service rules.