Public Transportation Inspector jobs in Minnesota

WORK DAY/YEAR: Full-time; 260 days per year

REPORTS TO: Chief Administrative Officer

CLASSIFICATION: Administrators; D-7-2; Exempt

SALARY: $111,273 - $133,810 depending on qualifications
Salary listed is from the 2022 - 2024 Rochester Administrator's Bargaining Unit Agreement

BENEFITS: Benefits available.
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Position Summary:
The Director of Transportation is responsible for managing district-wide transportation. The Director of Transportation is responsible for supervising assigned employees in the Operations Professional Employees non-union group as well as indirectly supervising Education Support Professionals union employees through other Transportation Department leaders. The Director of Transportation is the main liaison between the District and the key contracted transportation providers. The Director of Transportation is responsible for the department’s short and long-term operational and financial goals consistent with the District’s strategic plan.

Responsibilities:
Qualification Requirements:

Knowledge of:

• Federal and MN State Statutes impacting local government entities, especially public schools
• Wheelchair and seatbelt training
• School bus safety awareness
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training
• CPR and First Aid training
• Type III driver training

Skills in:

• Planning, organizing, and assigning work, recognizing, and solving problems
• Supervising, interviewing, preparing performance evaluations, and carrying out discipline
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, vendors, and community members
• Communicating well both verbally and in writing
• Analyzing the current state of affairs and proposing better ways to accomplish processes

Abilities:

• The ability to read and comprehend and/or write text of higher complexity
• The ability to verbally communicate content and/or concepts of higher complexity
• The ability to develop, maintain, and apply various skill sets
• The ability to reason, solve, and resolve issues and problems related to this position.

Typical Working Environment:
Work is performed both indoors, outdoors, and on various types of transportation vehicles. Work will be done within a standard office environment but also requires frequent visits to school buildings and contractors’ transportation terminals. The work site may also be driving or riding along in a school bus or van. Most employees under the Director’s supervision work in-person within a District building or within a vehicle. Remote work from home or other location by the Director is acceptable on a mutually agreeable schedule.

Physical Requirements for This Position:

• Bending, reaching, and simultaneous use of both hands for data entry/typing
• Excellent sensory skills (sight, hearing, and speech)
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Occasionally may need to lift up to 50 lbs

Commitment to Equity:
Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve.
We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions
Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.