Federal government Jobs in Thousand Oaks, CA

Transportation Specialist

Conejo Valley Unified School District

$58,887.24 - $71,210.40 Annually

Newbury Park, CA

Full-Time : 12 Months / 8 Hours

Job Number : 25-493-2

Division : Business Services

Department : Transportation

Opening Date : 01 / 05 / 2026

Closing Date : 1 / 18 / 2026 at 11 : 59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana

Recruitment Details

Complete the on-line application by clicking the "Apply" link above. Do not abbreviate job titles for yourself or employers. All pertinent employment with a Temporary Agency must indicate frequency and length of assignment. Prior to submitting your application, verify it reflects all relevant experience and education.

Examination Process :

1. Training and Experience Evaluation - Pass / Fail Applications will be screened for best qualified applicants to compete in the competitive examination process. For those passing the Training and Experience Evaluation (notified after the recruitment closing date) :

2. General Fitness Exam Date : TBD The General Fitness Exam will consist of an on-line multiple choice examination assessing fundamental knowledge for the position.

3. Structured Oral Interview Date TBD The Structured Oral Interview will be before a panel and contain questions that assess technical knowledge, experience, and one's general fitness for successful performance in the position. A total score will be computed using weighted scores on all testing components. Applicants must receive a passing score on the oral examination to be placed on the year-long eligibility list. The top 3 ranks (scores) on the eligibility list are eligible for the hiring interview for each vacancy in this classification within the life of the list.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities

Under direction, assists in the planning and coordination of regular and special school pupil transportation; performs related duties as required. Nature and scope The Transportation Specialist will report to the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services. This position is responsible for maintaining contracts for the district's pupil transportation program. Monitors the transportation contractors' performance to ensure compliance with provisions of the contract; Works with contractor to establish, modify and monitor bus routes and stops as needed; Analyzes all billings and negotiable charges with the contractor; Provides liaison between the public, school district, contractor and Highway Patrol to answer questions and provide public relations and communications; Approves, plans and verifies all schedules for regular and special education pupil transportation to ensure the schedules are both safe and cost efficient; Prepares data for contract negotiations with transportation carriers; Coordinates and schedules the district's athletic and field trip transportation; Implements and coordinates fee based home to school transportation program; Reviews financial data and determines eligibility for free or reduced transportation fees; Researches rules, laws and regulations pertaining to school transportation; Responds to and investigates complaints and resolves problems and conflicts between the contractor, school employees, parents and students; Conducts a variety of organization studies; Prepares clear and concise reports; Performs other related duties.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

Experience : Experience in a public school setting performing complex duties utilizing analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Experience in pupil transportation activities highly desirable. Experience in a school site clerical / administrative capacity is desirable. Education : Persons with the experience, knowledge and abilities as stated are considered to have the necessary education.

Job Competencies : Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of : Practices and problems of operating a school transportation system; Transportation scheduling; Policies, rules and regulations of school pupil transportation. Ability to : Plan and arrange bus schedules under district policies and state laws; Analyze costs of operation and maintain appropriate cost records for transportation reports; Read and interpret maps; Interpret and apply various transit-related regulations, ensure compliance with safety issues; Proficiently operate a computer using database, spreadsheet and word processing programs; Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work; Communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Nondiscrimination in Employment

The CVUSD Governing Board is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. (BP 0410). Any applicant who attempts to directly contact individual Board Members with the intent of influencing the decision of the Board will be considered disqualified from candidacy for this position.

Benefits

Medical / Prescription Insurance : Employees holding regular / permanent positions at 27.5 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in a variety of District plans. Employee contribution amount towards a premium varies based on medical plan. Family coverage is also available with an additional employee monthly paid premium. NOTE : Employees with assignments fewer than 27.5 hours per week are eligible to participate / buy-in into medical plans at full cost.

Dental Insurance : Employees holding regular / permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family dental insurance.

Vision Care Insurance : Employees holding regular / permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family vision insurance.

Holidays : Up to fourteen paid holidays per year.

Life Insurance : Employees holding regular / permanent positions at 30.0 or more hours per week shall be eligible to participate in the District-paid coverage for family life insurance.

Vacation : Employees with one to three years of service earn 12 vacation days per year (employees working less than 12 months shall earn vacation on a pro rata basis). The number of vacation days earned increases with longevity up to 20 days per year after 15 years of service.

Sick Leave : One day per month, cumulative from year to year (employees working less than 12 months shall earn sick leave on a pro rata basis).

Retirement : Employees holding regular / permanent positions at 4 or more hours daily AND at least 20 hours weekly are covered by Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Social Security. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer. Click to visit Public Employees Retirement System(CalPERS) website. Employees holding positions that are fewer than 4 hours per day or 20 hours per week are enrolled in APPLE, an alternative to Social Security. Contributions are made by both the employee and employer.

Salary Step Movement : First day of fiscal year (July 1st) for those employees in working status at least 75% of work year.

Longevity Compensation : Upon completion of 7, 10, 14, 20, 24, and 29 years of service from the hire date, employees receive an additional 2 1 / 2% salary increase.

Representation : Classified staff (with the exception of Campus Safety Assistants) are represented by Chapter 620, CSEA.