Manager, Transportation Services
Apply NowCompany: Lompoc Unified School District
Location: Lompoc, CA 93436
Description:
Salary : $89,868.00 - $109,224.00 Annually
Location : Lompoc Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2425-65
Department: Lompoc Unified School District
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Closing Date: 3/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
MANAGER-TRANSPORATION SERVICES
POSTING IS OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL WITH PROMOTIONAL TAKING PRECEDENCE
The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year.
The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
FOR A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.lusd.org/
Current Vacancy for Immediate Hire:
1 Manager-Transportation Services position for 8.0 hours per day / 12 months
Application Process:
Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the Required Qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below:
Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: Associate's degree in a related field and four years of increasingly responsible experience in public transportation work including bus routing, dispatching, scheduling and driver training.
Licenses and other Requirements
Examples of Duties
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, plan, organize, control and manage the activities and operations of the Transportation Department; ensure safe and timely operations; schedule, route and dispatch pupil transportation to and from schools, athletic events, charter trips and field trips; ensure proper maintenance and repair of buses, District vehicles and equipment; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
OTHER DUTIES:
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: Associate's degree in a related field and four years of increasingly responsible experience in public transportation work including bus routing, dispatching, scheduling and driver training.
Licenses and other Requirements
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
Supplemental Information
All sections of the application must be completed. Incomplete applications will be screened out. The section titled "Your Record of Experience" must demonstrate the type and years of experience required for this position. A resume will NOT be accepted in-lieu of a completed application. All correspondence will be done by email only. Please add Governmentjobs.com to your safe sender list as some emails go to junk and/or spam folders. PLEASE include three (3) professional references (this can include paid or unpaid volunteer work, persons who know of your work).
Application and Selection Process
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position.
The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination.
Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. The final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.
A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.
Open and Promotional examinations are open to applicants inside and outside the Lompoc Unified School District. To qualify for the promotional examination, employees must have permanent status in the Lompoc Unified School District as a classified employee.
Promotional Only examinations are open to current Lompoc Unified School District classified employees only. For employees to qualify for the promotional examination, they must have permanent status in the District as a classified employee.
Dual Certification examinations are open to all applicants, including current Lompoc Unified School District employees and those from the general public. Dual Certification results are integrated into one eligibility list based on rank.
Eligibility lists are generally valid for up to one (1) year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission.
If you require disability accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify the Classified Human Resources office in writing by the final date of this recruitment (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment).
The Lompoc Unified School District reserves the right to limit the applicants in the second examination, the Qualifications Appraisal Interview, to a number which can be expected to be used during the life of the eligibility list.
Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans upon initial hire.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Employment Verification: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the District must verify that all new employees, at the time of hire, have proof of their right to work in the United States.
Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB 1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information.
Medical and Physical Requirements: Verification of freedom from tuberculosis will be required. A medical examination may be required of eligible candidates.
Anti-Discrimination Statement: The Lompoc Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying and sexual harassment based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, immigration status, marital status, parental status, family status, pregnancy status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in all educational programs, school related or school-sponsored activities, school attendance or employment policies which may have an impact or create a hostile environment at school as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disability Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and other applicable laws and regulation. For questions or concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying or sexual harassment, please contact the District's Discrimination, Equity, and Title IX Compliance Officer: Assistant Superintendent Education Services, 1301 N. A ST, Lompoc CA 93436 (805)742-3300
Lompoc Unified School District offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, accident insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
A fully paid District provided medical plan is provided for each full-time classified employee. A full-time employee who does not enroll in a medical plan will automatically be enrolled in the least expensive medical plan.
A less than full-time employee working at least four (4) hours or more a day may enroll District provided plans at a prorated rate.
Employees can choose to enroll and purchase dental, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance.
District paid family and single-vision plans are offered to all employees regardless of full-time or part-time status.
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All communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
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Transportation - Manager, Transportation - Please describe your education and experience as it relates to the position, including the equivalent of an Associate's degree in a related field and four years of increasingly responsible experience in public transportation work including bus routing, dispatching, scheduling and driver training.
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Transportation - Transportation Manager: Do you have a valid California Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with appropriate passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements?
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Transportation - Transportation Manager: Do you have a valid California School Bus Driver Trainer Certification?
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Transportation - Transportation Manager: Have you successfully completed the Transportation Administrators Course as required by the California Department of Education?
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Before submitting your application, please make sure you have done the following: 1. Read the job description and understand the position you are applying for. 2. I meet the required experience and education requirements listed and have clearly stated my relevant experience and education on my application, including any proof of education required (this standard will be used to screen ALL applications received). 3. You have completed all sections of the application and answered all questions thoroughly.
Required Question
Location : Lompoc Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2425-65
Department: Lompoc Unified School District
Opening Date: 03/14/2025
Closing Date: 3/27/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
MANAGER-TRANSPORATION SERVICES
POSTING IS OPEN AND PROMOTIONAL WITH PROMOTIONAL TAKING PRECEDENCE
The established Eligibility List will remain in effect for one year.
The District has the right to limit the number of eligible which can be reasonably used during the existence of the eligibility list. The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
FOR A COMPLETE JOB DESCRIPTION, PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: www.lusd.org/
Current Vacancy for Immediate Hire:
1 Manager-Transportation Services position for 8.0 hours per day / 12 months
Application Process:
Applicants who successfully meet the employment standards outlined in the Required Qualifications in the job description and the supplemental questionnaire questions in the application will be invited to participate in the testing process.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (Minimum Qualifications for Education and Experience and Licenses and other Requirements) shown below:
Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: Associate's degree in a related field and four years of increasingly responsible experience in public transportation work including bus routing, dispatching, scheduling and driver training.
Licenses and other Requirements
- Valid California School Bus Driver Trainer certification.
- Valid California Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with appropriate passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements.
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
- Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate.
- Successful completion of the Transportation Administrators Course as required by the California Department of Education.
Examples of Duties
Under the direction of the Assistant Superintendent, Business Services, plan, organize, control and manage the activities and operations of the Transportation Department; ensure safe and timely operations; schedule, route and dispatch pupil transportation to and from schools, athletic events, charter trips and field trips; ensure proper maintenance and repair of buses, District vehicles and equipment; train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
- Plan, organize, control and manage the activities and operations of the Transportation Department; ensure safe and timely operations; maintain current knowledge of and ensure compliance with applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations.
- Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel; interview and select employees and recommend transfers, reassignment, termination and disciplinary actions; maintain the employee random drug testing pool.
- Schedule and route pupil transportation to and from schools, athletic events and field trips; assign students to routes; ensure appropriate approvals have been received for field trips; establish routes for regular and special education students.
- Operate a two-way radio to dispatch drivers and vehicles in accordance with established schedules and to fulfill special transportation requests; communicate with drivers regarding schedule or route changes, vehicle breakdowns, accidents, emergencies, road conditions and other concerns; notify authorities as appropriate.
- Assign routes and field trips to drivers in accordance with established guidelines; coordinate time off for bus drivers; arrange for substitutes as necessary.
- Plan, organize and conduct in-services, classroom sessions and behind-the-wheel training programs for new and current bus drivers; evaluate the competency of applicants and current bus drivers; train drivers in the proper use of special education equipment and related apparatus.
- Schedule and conduct periodic safety meetings; interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures; plan, schedule and conduct evacuation drills.
- Conduct and oversee daily bus inspections; ensure drivers are maintaining proper standards of cleanliness and safety; ensure school bus fleet maintenance records are in compliance with Federal and State regulations; serve as a liaison with California Highway Patrol representatives.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of District vehicles and equipment; conduct bus and vehicle inspections; report damage or vandalism; supervise and coordinate the District vehicle preventive maintenance program; ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and requirements.
- Assist in the development, preparation and administration of the annual preliminary budget for the Transportation Department; analyze and review budgetary and financial data; authorize and control expenditures in accordance with established procedures; prepare bids for the purchase of equipment and buses; maintain equipment inventory and related reports.
- Receive emergency calls in the evenings and on weekends regarding buses, drivers, students and activity trips; answer telephone calls, emails and greet visitors; respond to inquiries and resolve conflicts.
- Provide technical expertise, information and assistance to the Assistant Superintendent of Business Services regarding assigned functions; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.
- Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to personnel and assigned activities; update and maintain of a variety of bus driver license and certificate expirations, medical expirations and advance training hours required for the renewal of bus driver certificates; determine driver eligibility; notify drivers of upcoming expirations.
- Prepare and write grant proposals; research additional funding sources.
- Communicate with other administrators, personnel, parents and outside organizations to coordinate activities and programs, resolve issues, complaints, conflicts and exchange information.
- Operate a computer and other office equipment as assigned; drive a vehicle to conduct work as assigned.
- Attend and conduct a variety of meetings as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES:
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Drive a school bus in emergency or relief situations.
- Frequent interruptions and changing work priorities.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination equivalent to: Associate's degree in a related field and four years of increasingly responsible experience in public transportation work including bus routing, dispatching, scheduling and driver training.
Licenses and other Requirements
- Valid California School Bus Driver Trainer certification.
- Valid California Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with appropriate passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements.
- Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
- Valid Medical Examiner's Certificate.
- Successful completion of the Transportation Administrators Course as required by the California Department of Education.
Knowledge of:
- Management of student transportation and vehicle fleet maintenance.
- Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to assigned activities.
- Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training.
- Principles and techniques of route scheduling.
- Methods, practices and procedures of dispatching transportation vehicles.
- District boundaries.
- Budget preparation and control.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Operation of a computer and assigned software.
- Safe driving practices.
Ability to:
- Plan, organize, control and manage the activities and operations of the Transportation Department.
- Interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, codes, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
- Analyze, develop, revise and improve upon programs, methods and procedures.
- Plan, organize and schedule classes for new applicants and advanced training for District drivers.
- Accept and carry out responsibility for direction, control and planning.
- Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
- Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
- Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and assigned software.
- Read maps and prepare efficient and effective bus routes.
- Operate a two-way radio.
- Prepare clear, concise and accurate reports.
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Maintain a variety of records and files related to assigned activities.
- Meet schedules and timelines.
- Plan and organize work.
- Complete work with many interruptions.
Supplemental Information
Application and Selection Process
All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process for the position.
The examination process may include one or more of the following: written, oral, and performance examination.
Candidates must pass all parts of the examination process to be placed on the eligibility list. The final score will determine the candidate's rank on the eligibility list.
A candidate in the top three ranks (including tie scores) on the eligibility list may be considered for hire; when there are multiple vacancies in the same job classification, additional ranks will be considered.
Open and Promotional examinations are open to applicants inside and outside the Lompoc Unified School District. To qualify for the promotional examination, employees must have permanent status in the Lompoc Unified School District as a classified employee.
Promotional Only examinations are open to current Lompoc Unified School District classified employees only. For employees to qualify for the promotional examination, they must have permanent status in the District as a classified employee.
Dual Certification examinations are open to all applicants, including current Lompoc Unified School District employees and those from the general public. Dual Certification results are integrated into one eligibility list based on rank.
Eligibility lists are generally valid for up to one (1) year. Lists may be exhausted prior to the original expiration date, or they may be extended with the approval of the Personnel Commission.
If you require disability accommodation for any step of the application and selection process, please notify the Classified Human Resources office in writing by the final date of this recruitment (or as soon as possible for an open continuous recruitment).
The Lompoc Unified School District reserves the right to limit the applicants in the second examination, the Qualifications Appraisal Interview, to a number which can be expected to be used during the life of the eligibility list.
Veterans' Preference Points: This recruitment is eligible for veterans' preference points for qualifying veterans upon initial hire.
EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
Employment Verification: In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the District must verify that all new employees, at the time of hire, have proof of their right to work in the United States.
Fingerprinting: State law requires that all employees be fingerprinted. AB 1610 prohibits employment until the Department of Justice completes its obligations regarding the arrest and conviction information.
Medical and Physical Requirements: Verification of freedom from tuberculosis will be required. A medical examination may be required of eligible candidates.
Anti-Discrimination Statement: The Lompoc Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying and sexual harassment based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, immigration status, marital status, parental status, family status, pregnancy status, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics in all educational programs, school related or school-sponsored activities, school attendance or employment policies which may have an impact or create a hostile environment at school as required by Title IX of the 1972 Education amendments, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disability Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and other applicable laws and regulation. For questions or concerns regarding discrimination, harassment, intimidation, bullying or sexual harassment, please contact the District's Discrimination, Equity, and Title IX Compliance Officer: Assistant Superintendent Education Services, 1301 N. A ST, Lompoc CA 93436 (805)742-3300
Lompoc Unified School District offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vision plans, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, accident insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
A fully paid District provided medical plan is provided for each full-time classified employee. A full-time employee who does not enroll in a medical plan will automatically be enrolled in the least expensive medical plan.
A less than full-time employee working at least four (4) hours or more a day may enroll District provided plans at a prorated rate.
Employees can choose to enroll and purchase dental, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, long-term disability, cancer insurance, and accident insurance.
District paid family and single-vision plans are offered to all employees regardless of full-time or part-time status.
01
All communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
- I certify that I have read this notice and understand the instructions provided.
02
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
- High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- Professional degree
- Doctorate degree
03
Transportation - Manager, Transportation - Please describe your education and experience as it relates to the position, including the equivalent of an Associate's degree in a related field and four years of increasingly responsible experience in public transportation work including bus routing, dispatching, scheduling and driver training.
04
Transportation - Transportation Manager: Do you have a valid California Commercial Driver's License Class A or B with appropriate passenger, school bus and air brake endorsements?
- Yes
- No
05
Transportation - Transportation Manager: Do you have a valid California School Bus Driver Trainer Certification?
- Yes
- No
06
Transportation - Transportation Manager: Have you successfully completed the Transportation Administrators Course as required by the California Department of Education?
- Yes
- No
07
Before submitting your application, please make sure you have done the following: 1. Read the job description and understand the position you are applying for. 2. I meet the required experience and education requirements listed and have clearly stated my relevant experience and education on my application, including any proof of education required (this standard will be used to screen ALL applications received). 3. You have completed all sections of the application and answered all questions thoroughly.
- I certify that I have read this notice and understand the instructions provided.
Required Question