Technician: Transportation (Two Positions)

Anne-Arundel-County-Public-Schools; Millersville (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools Transportation Office in Millersville, MD seeks a Technician: Transportation to manage administrative functions, records, and compliance for buses and personnel. The role coordinates with MVA, insurers, and legal contacts, handling invoices, budgets and contract documentation.

Requirements include an Associate's Degree or equivalent; 3 years in admin/purchasing/accounting/transportation; strong communication and data skills; familiarity with Microsoft Office

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• Three (3) years related administrative, purchasing, accounting or transportation experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate school bus accident response and administration with police, schools and insurance carriers.
• Develop and maintain bus inspection schedules; manage inspection data.
• Prepare material for MD MVA certification/registration for agency and contractor buses.
• Process purchase orders and maintain files for requisitions and invoices.
• Maintain cost accounting records and prepare financial reports.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Data management

Communication skills

Office software

Education

Associate's Degree

Related experience or education equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite

Mainframe accounting systems

Spreadsheet applications

Job description

Technician: Transportation (Two Positions)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5903630

Application Deadline: Sep 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 31, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Title Code:

Technician: Transportation

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

• 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

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time

Noise Level

• 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

ORGANIZATION

Division: Operations Business Unit: Transportation Department: Fiscal Negotiated Agreement: Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit: IV Days Worked: 260 FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Grade: SG11

Position Type

Position Type: 1.00 FTE

Job Categories

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 SchoolsDivision 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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