Central Office_Manager I, Transportation (Operations) 2026-2027

The DeKalb County School District is seeking an experienced and professional Manager I, Transportation.

 

DeKalb County School District 
Manager I, Transportation

Reports to: Director, Transportation
Structure/Grade: Unified 128 
Division: Operations 
Workdays: 246 Days 

Position Summary 

Oversees all aspects of pupil and special needs transportation programs, including operational management, strategic planning, staff training, curriculum development, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Provides leadership and guidance to a team, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures. 

Essential Job Duties 

•  Manages departmental personnel, including supervisors and assistant supervisors, to ensure effective 
  operations within the school district's transportation services.
  • Oversees the emergency school closure transportation program and assists with its implementation to 
  maintain continuity of services.
  • Works on issues requiring the analysis of data and a variety of relevant factors to resolve.
  • Identifies and resolves operational issues that may fall outside of established guidelines as they arise; 
  recommends process improvements where needed based on sound project workflow principles.
  • Monitors bus drivers' performance and analyzes data relevant to their operations to ensure the safe 
  transport of students.
  • Makes day-to-day decisions aimed at maintaining and improving transportation services while resolving 
  operational issues promptly.
  • Creates, maintains, and enforces operational procedures and safety protocols for all transportation-related 
  activities.
  • Supervises staff performance by providing guidance, evaluating their work, and implementing disciplinary 
  actions as necessary.
  • Works collaboratively with other departments and stakeholders to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness 
  of transportation services offered by the school district.
  • Handles general administrative duties related to transportation management while ensuring compliance 
  with all applicable regulations.
  • Interacts with subordinates, supervisors, and functional peer groups to interpret and explain information as 
  necessary.
  • Performs additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications 

•  Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Transportation, or related 
  field preferred.
  • In lieu of a Bachelor's degree, a minimum of seven (7) years of related experience will be considered.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities 

• • Knowledge of departmental planning and operational procedures.
  • Knowledge of data analysis tools.
  • Thorough understanding of the application of the profession
  • Ability to lead a team and provide guidance to subordinates within the latitude of established company policies
  • Ability to make quality decisions that impact the team and direction of project work
  • Ability to develop and implement new processes and procedures as appropriate
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a wide variety of constituents
  • Ability to think critically and strategically and solve problems
  • Good computer skills, and the ability to use all relevant software
  • Ability to organize and prioritize tasks and manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
  • Ability to take initiative and make forward-thinking decisions  

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

•  Constantly required to exchange accurate information.
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery.
  • Constantly observes details at close range.
  • Frequently remains in a stationary position.
  • Occasionally moves about inside an office.
  • Occasionally moves office equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Constantly works in an indoor environment.