Transportation Area Supervisor

Virginia Beach City Public Schools; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Beach City Public Schools is seeking a Transportation Manager in the Office of Transportation and Fleet Management Services to oversee safe, efficient school bus operations across routes.

Responsibilities include supervising drivers, evaluating routes, coordinating with schools and parents, and maintaining compliance with state/federal regulations. A CDL Class B with P/S endorsements is preferred; a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with required certification/training for transportation.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree, significant school bus management experience, and CDL Class B with P and S endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Resolve conflicts between drivers, parents, administrators, and students.
• Conduct meetings with drivers, parents, and administrators.
• Evaluate routes and pupil stops for safety and efficiency.
• Promote public relations with schools and the community.
• Tabulate counts for state reports and daily efficiency.
• Administer placement of school bus drivers.

Skills

Supervising others

Communication

Public relations

Safety compliance

Budget input

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDL Class B with P and S endorsements

Bachelor's degree preferred

Bus driving experience preferred

Job description

Office of Transportation and Fleet Management Services

Classified - Position - Transportation

Job Number 3700274740

Start Date

Open Date 10/14/2026

Closing Date 10/28/2026

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the leadership of the Coordinator, Transportation, the position is responsible for facilitating the safe and efficient operation of school bus transportation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
(These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Resolve conflicts between drivers/drivers, drivers/parents, drivers/administrators, and drivers/students.
• Conduct meetings with school bus drivers, parents, and administrators.
• Evaluate routes and pupil stops for safety and efficiency.
• Promote public relations with schools and the community.
• Tabulate student counts and busloads for the Virginia Annum State Report and daily efficiency.
• Administer the placement of school bus drivers.
• Monitor road and weather conditions in inclement weather.
• Handle student discipline on school buses.
• Confer with parents and citizens concerning pupil transportation issues.
• Responsible for reporting incident reports regarding Workman's Comp.
• Distribute and audit the Time and Mileage Report.
• Prepare and conduct driver in-service meetings.
• Respond to and investigate school board vehicle incidents and crashes.
• Drive a school bus in times of driver shortages.
• Coordinate the use of video cameras.
• Create and maintain school bus routes.
• Perform inspection of the school bus for cleanliness and proper, legal elements.
• Provide input to Budget Process.
• Review and analyze school board proposals as to changes in operating hours, school openings, etc. Work as liaison with traffic engineering on road closures.
• Remain current on state and federal regulations and upgraded computer technology.
• Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of school transportation; comprehensive knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions of large-scale operations; comprehensive knowledge of business practices applicable to transportation; ability to plan and supervise the work of others; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school officials, associates, parents, and the public.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Required: A high school diploma or GED, along with certification, training, or sufficient experience to demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Preferred: A bachelor's degree, significant experience in school bus management, at least two years of bus driving experience, and a valid CDL Class B with P and S endorsements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public using the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Frequent sitting, fingering, and driving. Occasional walking, standing, bending, climbing, grasping, repetitive motion, and reaching. Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements such as fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, extreme vibrations, hazards such as moving vehicles, moving mechanical parts, etc. and/or loud noises. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds rarely. Requires timely and regular adherence to established work schedules.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess, or be eligible to obtain, a Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B with P and S endorsements.
  If selected, the license must be obtained within 90 days of the hire date.
• Must provide a current Department of Motor Vehicles Driving Record as an attachment to VBCPS employment application.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position.