Senior Director - Transportation

Overview :

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

SENIOR DIRECTOR

WORKING TITLE

Senior Director-Transportation Services

SCHOOL / DEPARTMENT

Transportation

LOCATION

Crossroads III, Cary, NC

PAY GRADE

Senior Director Band 1

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

No

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is not available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

POSITION PURPOSE :

Provides leadership and support for the safe and efficient transportation of students from their homes to schools daily. Operates and maintains fleet of buses and support vehicles. Administers contract transportation program for special needs students. Is responsible for the training and supervision of bus drivers and bus safety assistants.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of public-school laws and Wake County Public School System policies, practices, and procedures affecting transportation of students;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint ; Google Apps;
• Excellent customer service skills;
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills;
• Effective time management and organizational skills;
• Ability to maintain professional and emotional control under stress, reflecting appropriate response to situations, while maintaining a professional and personal demeanor;
• Ability to provide leadership for a large and diverse staff;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school district staff, parent customers, school officials, school administrators, teachers, support staff, and other community groups.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to use a variety of office equipment such as computers, scanners, and copiers. Must be able to communicate effectively. At times requires the ability to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects up to ten pounds. Due to the amount of time spent standing and / or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for sedentary work. The work requires activities frequently involving driving automotive equipment. Visits to schools and administrative offices require driving and walking.

EFFECTIVE DATE : 6 / 2025

DISCLAIMER : The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position. They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position. This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.