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SUPERVISOR OF PUPIL TRANSPORTATION

Code: 04056 Local Competitive

Career Family: SUPERVISOR

Supervisor of Pupil Transportation is a local-government title in New Jersey's competitive civil service, which means the way in is an open exam rather than a direct appointment.

The main requirement is 3 years of relevant experience.

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Where this title is used

Supervisor of Pupil Transportation is a local service title. It is filled by the counties, municipalities, authorities and other employers that have adopted civil service under Title 11A, not by State departments. Those employers set pay by ordinance or contract rather than from a State salary schedule, which is why most local titles carry no salary range here.

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Official job specification

The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.

Definition

Under direction supervises a group of employees and performs the work involved in a school bus transportation program; does other related duties as required.

Examples of work

  • Organizes assigned work and develops effective work methods.
  • Gives assignments/instructions to subordinates.
  • Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports.
  • Plans the schedules of all bus routes for the safe transportation of handicapped and other children to their appointed schools.
  • Develops, plans, and conducts the transportation training programs for children and assigned personnel.
  • Investigates and attempts to settle all complaints.
  • Inspects vehicles to note whether any vehicle is in need of repair and whether safety provisions and sanitary conditions meet prescribed standards.
  • Establishes and maintains records and files.
  • Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.

Experience

Three (3) years of supervisory experience in the operation of a pupil transportation system.

License

Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

  • Knowledge of the geography of the jurisdiction.
  • Knowledge of safety precautions in dealing with the transportation of children.
  • Knowledge of state/local laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures dealing with pupil passenger vehicle operation. Knowledge of procedures used in operating school buses and of the types of violations commonly found in school bus operations.
  • Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
  • Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations.
  • Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective working procedures.
  • Ability to work harmoniously with associates/others and to take a firm/correct stand when controversies arise.
  • Ability to note significant conditions and take proper action in accord with prescribed procedures.
  • Ability to prepare clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations.
  • Ability to give assignments/instructions to subordinates and evaluate their job performance.
  • Ability to establish/maintain records and files.
  • Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
  • Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
  • Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

Note

The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.