Technician: Transportation

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Millersville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools in Annapolis, MD, seeks a TECHNICIAN: TRANSPORTATION to support the Division of Transportation. You will handle administrative functions, records, and compliance for drivers, vehicles, and equipment, coordinating with the Maryland MVA, legal contacts, and insurers.

The role requires an associate degree and several years of related experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and strong data management skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in a related field is required.
• Three years of related administrative, purchasing, accounting, or transportation experience required.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages transportation administration and records, including driver and vehicle compliance.
• Assists with daily office duties and phone coverage.
• Prepares and maintains purchase orders, invoices, and budget/finance information.

Skills

Communication

Office software

Records management

Finance basics

Education

Associate's Degree

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Mainframe accounting systems

Spreadsheet software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Title Code:

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for administrative functions in the Division of Transportation including administrative support, records management, and oversight and responsibility for all personnel and equipment qualifications, finance and accounting processes, and legal compliance records. Gathers, and maintains division's employee and equipment inspection documents. Works closely with MVA for bus inspection records and preventive maintenance. Liaison between MSDE, legal contacts, and insurance companies as it relates to equipment and accident related coordination. Processes invoices, purchasing documentation, budget and finance information for the division. Establishes and maintains record keeping systems to monitor employees', contract personnel, and equipment compliance with mandated requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates school bus accident response and administration. Contacts police, schools and insurance carriers as accident investigation is proceeding. Gathers police data, investigative data, and statements from drivers, maintains, reporting responsibility, and communicates with Staff. Maintains data and oversight for Transportation Accident Review Board
• Assists with daily office phone coverage.
• Develops and maintains school bus inspection schedule. Responsible for bus inspections and complete data maintenance on all inspection services. Provides actual inspection services to include emergency escape devices, window conditions, electronic buzzers and latches, and view for vandalism and cleanliness.
• Prepares material and data and acts as liaison to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration for all certification and registration activity for Agency and contractor-owned buses.
• Coordinates and is responsible for preventive maintenance notifications and associated records for Agency and contractor-owned buses.
• Processes Purchase orders for Departmental requirements, maintains office files/logs for the efficient processing and filing of purchase orders, requisitions and invoices; researches contract pricing terms.
• Maintains detailed cost accounting records to include the finance, inventory, overhead, bus inspection, and expenditures utilizing mainframe accounting systems and spreadsheet applications. Prepares financial reports, schedules, summaries or other correspondence relative to assigned. Maintains confidential files to ensure that all CDL drivers and Cab drivers are compliant relative to pre-service and periodic and random drug testing.
• Reviews DOT (Department of Transportation) physical reports received from physicians; verifying completeness; validate blood pressure readings and eye examination results, verify signatures of the driver and the physician; send correspondence as necessary to identify and ultimately correct records.
• Acts as liaison with Investigations and Office of School Security regarding all criminal background checks as well as generation of monthly report of current driver/attendant roster.
• Generates monthly list of new drivers supporting Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration’s (MVA) “MVA GO” system to immediately flag any changes that may occur on driving records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Associate's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

• Three (3) years related administrative, purchasing, accounting or transportation field experience required;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment in the timely execution of delegated administrative responsibilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with the general public, contractors, manufacturers, and Anne Arundel County Public Schools’ staff.
• Ability to exercise tact and cooperation in dealing with Anne Arundel County Public Schools personnel, contractors, outside agencies, and the general public.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from specialists, contractors, affiliated agencies, and the general public.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred). For new permanent secretarial/clerical/technician hires, a minimum score on a pre-employment assessment is required.

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• N/A

Driving Requirements

• N/A

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 of the time
• Walking: under 1/3 of the time
• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements
• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

• Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time

Travel Requirements

• N/A

Job Information

Approved Date: 9/1/2026

Established Date: 1/1/1993

Title Code: E43238

Title: TECHNICIAN: TRANSPORTATION

Alternate Title: Technician: Transportation

Reports to Generic: Director

Reports to Specific: DIRECTOR: TRANSPORTATION

Division: Operations

Business Unit: Transportation

Department: Fiscal

Negotiated Agreement: Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC)

Unit: IV

Days Worked: 260

FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Grade:
SG11

Months Worked: 12

Hours Worked: 7

Job Family: Transportation Services

Sub-Function: Transportation Assistants

VR# 27083

Position Type: 1.00 FTE

Job Categories:
Support Staff > Transportation

Equal Opportunity Employer

Anne Arundel County Public Schools prohibits discrimination in matters affecting employment or in providing access to programs on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, or disability. For more information, contact: Anne Arundel County Public Schools Division of Human Resources, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis, MD 21401. 410-222-5061 TDD 410-222-5000 or Email Recruitment

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 2644 Riva Road
• Annapolis, Maryland 21401
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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