BOCES
TRANSPORTATION ADMINISTRATOR 1696
An
employee in this class performs responsible administrative work in planning,
recommending, overseeing contractual agreements with private bus corporations
and implementing transportation programs for Suffolk BOCES and participants who
are enrolled in their programs. The
primary focus of a position in this class is to analyze, review and plan
transportation programs in order to provide quality program services on a cost
effective basis. Supervision is exercised over School Transportation
Coordinators employed by BOCES and assigned to component districts. Does related work as required.
Plans, coordinates and directs all
operations of the Regional Transportation office;
Oversees supervision of staff located
in component districts;
Sets fees for services, coordinates
grants;
Prepares and/or reviews curriculum
for all safety programs. Coordinates
instruction of programs, including selecting appropriate staff;
Prepares budgets, oversees the
preparation of purchase orders; reviews billing and invoices. Authorizes service and billing adjustments;
Provides districts with safety
reports, site evaluations and child safety zone studies, as requested;
Prepares bids, Requests for
Proposals (RFP’S) for BOCES or individual districts, as requested;
Meets with component school district
personnel to secure commitments to utilize services of the department;
Responsible for all contractor
relations including transportation contract negotiations.
Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures
and policies governing the operation of school transportation programs;
comprehensive knowledge of the geography of
the school districts and the State laws and safety regulations covering
the operation of suburban and school buses; comprehensive knowledge of the
preparation and maintenance of accurate transportation records and reports;
comprehensive knowledge of maintenance and inspection practices and policies
governing school transportation programs; ability to establish and maintain
effective working relationships with parents, students, school officials and
other persons associated with a school transportation programs; ability to
prepare a variety of written reports and to maintain accurate records; ability
to express oneself clearly and
concisely, both orally and in writing; physical condition Commensurate with the
demands of the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE
Graduation from an accredited university with a Bachelor’s Degree, and
six (6) years of experience in the operation of a large transportation system,
at least two (2) years of which must have been at a supervisory level.
09/07/00
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive