Salary : $123,120.00 - $149,196.00 Annually
Location : Throughout Poway Unified School District, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 26-0028
Site/Dept: Transportation
Opening Date: 07/23/2026
Closing Date: 8/3/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Number of Working Months: 12

Description
*This position is being offered as a promotional only opportunity. Applicants must be current full-time employees who have been with the district for 6 months or more, and in satisfactory standing.*
Selection Procedure

Applications will be screened, and those candidates whose backgrounds best match the requirements of the position will be invited to participate in a competitive examination process, which may include any combination of the following: Training & Experience evaluation (T&E), multiple-choice question test, job-related performance exercise, and technical/ oral appraisal interview. Examination procedures are subject to change as deemed necessary by the Director of the Personnel Commission.

Candidates who pass all of the examination processes are ranked on an eligibility list according to their score(s). Selection for the position will be made from among the top three (3) ranks of candidates. The eligibility list will be used for hiring purposes in other vacancies in the same, or equivalent, job classification and will be active for six (6) months (Merit Rule 50.100.1).
BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of the Director of Transportation, assist the Director in planning and organizing the operations of the Transportation Department; oversee systems utilization, training and implementation; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
Examples of Duties

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

1. Assist the Director in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Transportation Department ensuring implementation of program objectives, department standards, and the strategic plan; respond to a variety of issues such as absent drivers, equipment malfunctions, student issues, and related matters; assume responsibility for Transportation Operations in the absence of the Director. E
   
2. Oversee, support, and maintain computer programs that assist the Department in areas such as employee payroll, bus route scheduling, and bus pass processing; troubleshoot and resolve issues as needed; oversee information transfer between related databases; provide training to staff regarding department related computer applications. E
   
3. Communicate with other administrators, District personnel, parents and outside organizations to exchange information, resolve issues or concerns, and coordinate activities. E
   
4. Plan for future developments within the Department including the development of the bus replacement program, office reorganization, analysis of alternative bell schedules, and the future growth of the District in areas related to transportation. E
   
5. Review proposed boundary changes and estimate number of buses required under alternative proposals. E
   
6. Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff and recommend personnel actions; interview, select and train employees; address complaints and resolve issues. E
   
7. Stay abreast of best practices, laws, regulations, policies and emerging technologies related to school; assure compliance with departmental procedures, District policies, State regulations and other laws, rules, and regulations related to transportation of students. E
   
8. Oversee the development of routes in appropriate routing system; reorganize bus routes as appropriate. E
   
9. Assist in the preparation of the Department's budget and monitoring of expenditures. E
   
10. Develop the District's multi-tiered bell schedule. E
    
11. Oversee and promote systematic, efficient, automated reporting of data; analyze data and prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports related to transportation activities, staff and operations. E
    
12. Oversee and direct the processing, distribution, and collection of bus pass applications; oversee the income verification process in accordance with District policy. E
    
13. Plan, develop and conduct ongoing needs assessment of departmental training; oversee safety and training program. E
    
14. Operate a computer, printer and other office equipment as assigned. E
    
15. Participate in ongoing training and staff development.
    
16. Perform related duties as assigned.

At the end of some of the duty statements, there is an "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.
Minimum Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field and five years increasingly responsible experience in pupil transportation including scheduling and coordination of responsibilities including three years in a supervisory capacity. Additional years of experience or education may be substituted to meet the minimum qualifications. Experience in school district transportation operations is preferred.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California driver's license.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Applicable laws, codes, regulations, and procedures pertaining to the Transportation Department.
Organizational development principles and practices.
Computer operation and assigned software.
School district geographic area.
Oral and written communication skills.
Principles and practices of effective supervision and training.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
Health and safety regulations.
Bell schedule and route scheduling for a multi-tiered bell schedule system.

ABILITY TO:
Assist the Director in the day-to-day operations of the Transportation Department.
Support and maintain computer programs utilized in the Department.
Schedule transportation routes and time lines.
Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable provisions of federal and state laws and district rules and regulations.
Perceive organizational implications of recommendations and conclusions.
Prepare comprehensive narrative and statistical reports.
Direct the maintenance of records and reports related to assigned operations and activities.
Meet schedules and time lines.
Work independently with little direction.
Plan and organize work.
Prepare and maintain a variety of computerized records and reports.
WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:
Office environment.
Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Hearing and speaking to exchange information and make presentations.
Seeing to read a variety of materials and monitor department operations.
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard/keypad.
Sitting for extended periods of time.

HAZARDS:
Contact with dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
Exposure to fumes, vapors, odors, oil/grease, and gases.
Exposure to noise.
In accordance with Personnel Commission Rules and Regulations of Classified Service # 70.200.1, new employees to Poway Unified School District will be placed at Step 1 of the official salary range designated for the position. Any variances in initial placement are addressed in, and shall be carried out in agreement with, this rule.

Poway Unified School District offers an excellent benefits package for eligible employees including:

• Retirement - CalPERS
• Holidays - 16 paid holidays per year (based on 12 month employment contract)
• Vacation - 26 days per year
• Sick Leave - 12 paid sick days per year
• Medical and Prescription Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Flexible Benefit Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness/Mental Health Benefit

For further information regarding our benefits, please visit our website at:
01

The following supplemental questions will help us determine how well you meet the minimum employment qualification standards for this position. Qualified means that you meet the minimum qualifications found in the job description. Incomplete responses will disqualify your application or reduce the credit given for your qualifications. Respond honestly and truthfully to all questions. Over-evaluating your skill level is considered providing false and/or misleading information. Applicants found to have provided false or misleading information of their skills may be disqualified from further employment processing, or if hired, immediately terminated from employment. Please note: (*) Answering "See Application" or "See Resume" on any of the following questions may result in your application being disqualified from further consideration in the recruitment process. (*) Your related work experience must be clearly shown in the areas for work history on your application. (*) The information provided in answering these questions will be considered in determining whether you will move to the next step and may be used as part of a technical and experience evaluation. (*) I acknowledge that I have read and understood the above statement. (Please initial in the space provided below).
02

What is your highest level of education?

• College coursework, but did not obtain a Degree
• Associates Degree/Technical College
• Bachelor's Degree
• Graduate Degree (MS, MA, MBA, MPA, JD, PhD, PsyD)
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• None of the above

03

List your degree(s), major(s) and college(s) and/or any college coursework related to the position. (Put "N/A" if not applicable.) (Answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application being disqualified from further consideration in the recruitment process.)
04

Transcripts/ Proof of degrees (higher than HS diploma), and/or Certificates referenced here MUST be attached to your application in order to receive credit (unofficial copies/ photos are acceptable). Individuals who have completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement. I understand that education credit can NOT be applied if I fail to attach proof of my coursework/ degree in the attachments section of my application.

• Yes
• No

05

Please check the box the best describes your experience in increasingly responsible roles in transportation operations

• Less than 3 years experience
• 3-5 years experience
• 5-8 years experience
• 8-12 years experience
• 12+ years experience

06

This position requires five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in pupil transportation. Please summarize your experience. Be sure to include the position(s) you have held, the employer, how many years/months in the position and a summary of the duties and responsibilities. (Answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application being disqualified from further consideration in the recruitment process.)
07

Please check the box that best describes your supervision experience

• Less than 1 year supervision experience
• 1-3 years supervision
• 3-5 years supervision
• 5-7 years supervision
• 7+ years supervision experience

08

This position requires three (3) year of experience in a supervisory capacity. Describe your experience in the supervision of staff. Be sure to include the position(s) you held, the number(s) and title(s) of your staff and length of time. (Answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application being disqualified from further consideration in the recruitment process.)
09

Do you have specific experience in the training of school bus drivers, commercial drivers, and/or general safety and training program curriculum? If so, list what agency, your job title, dates of employment, and relating duties. If no, answer "none". (Answering "See Application" or "See Resume" to this question will disqualify your application from further consideration and participation in the recruitment process.)
10

A state of California School Bus Instructor Certificate is highly desired, but not required. Do you possess this certificate?

• Yes
• No

11

Describe your experience in the development and administration of vehicle replacement programs. Be sure to include where the experience was obtained. (Answering "See Resume" or "See Application" will result in your application being disqualified from further consideration in the recruitment process.)
12

Describe your experience in the development and administration of transportation routes and routing systems. Be sure to include where the experience was obtained and they type of system used. (Answering