REGIONAL COORDINATOR OF TRANSPORTATION DAY CARE AND TRAINING

Code: 60950 State Competitive Range: P20 (FY 2027) Work week 40: FLSA coveredOvertime table (4A:3, Appx. A)

Salary: $63,662.98 - $92,953.28/year FY 2027 schedule (last updated 2026-07-27)

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 the guidance of a supervisory official in the Department of Children and Families, performs duties designed to upgrade the levels of service provided to Day Training and Adult Activities Centers in pupil transportation; is in-charge and oversees the operation, maintenance, scheduling, and reporting of all vehicles assigned to region; does related work as required.

Examples of work

Oversees the operation, maintenance, housing, scheduling, and reporting of a fleet of transportation vehicles. Plans and oversees bus routes and makes adjustments in schedules or pupil assignments when necessary. Maintains communications between all professional and non-professional personnel involved in pupil transportation including parents, center supervisors, regional supervisors, and central coordinator. Analyzes van accidents to ascertain cause and preventability, makes appropriate recommendations, and recommends disciplinary action when appropriate. Recruits, selects, and trains, new driver applicants. Maintains and arranges a systematic inspection maintenance record for each vehicle to include: identification of vehicle, make, model, serial number, record of inspection and repairs indicating their date AND nature, lubrication record, systematic record of due date of various mileage, and daily inspection record by the driver. Oversees, instructs, and ensures that the applicable rules and regulations are in effect; meets with bus drivers and other transportation staff to suggest more efficient and effective ways to aid clients, staff and administrators. Continuously studies regional operation for any improvements and issues as reported to the Central Coordinator upon request. Schedules all extracurricular activity bus trips as needed. Makes monthly reports to the Central Coordinator and attends meetings when required. Maintains safety standards and develops a program of preventive safety. Advises Central Coordinator on road hazards for decision on closing during inclement weather. Prepares clear, technically sound, accurate and informative statistical, financial, investigative and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Maintains essential records, reports, and files Arranges for and schedules substitute vehicles and drivers. Rides buses to note whether the van needs repair and whether safety provisions and sanitary conditions meet prescribed standards. May be required to fill in as a driver in emergencies. Keeps accurate records of payroll for both regular and substitute drivers. May be required to engage in lifting clients when working in a setting which provides direct services to clients who are non-ambulant, or who are semi-ambulant, and/or have severe physical handicaps. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and computerized information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

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 the essential duties of the position. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITES Knowledge of the standards, policies, procedures, regulations and functions of a pupil transportation system. Knowledge of the organization and operations of a pupil transportation system. Knowledge of safety precautions followed in dealing with disabled individuals. Knowledge of the problems involved in the operation, maintenance, repair, supply, and routing of a fleet of vehicles. Ability to physically lift, move and position clients as needed. Ability to analyze van accidents to determine causes and means of preventing future accidents. Ability to organize assigned work and develop effective working procedures. Ability to work harmoniously with superiors, associates, employees, and other persons interested in or concerned with the work of client transportation. Ability to prepare detailed correspondence during official duties. Ability to write reports on research and analysis findings in such a manner as to be thorough, practical, and useful to the Central Coordinator and others. Ability to establish and maintain essential records and files. Ability to learn 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, or communicate in English sufficiently to perform the 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 with or without reasonable accommodation. 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. Applicants must meet one of the following or a combination of both experience and education. Thirty (30) semester hour credits are equal to one (1) year of relevant experience. Six (6) years of professional experience in transportation and/or traffic control work involving the operation, maintenance, and scheduling of buses. OR Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and two (2) years of the above-mentioned professional experience. "Professional experience" refers to work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; requires a range and depth of specialized knowledge of the profession's principles, concepts, theories, and practices; and is performed with the authority to act according to one's own judgment and make accurate and informed decisions.