Position Type:
Operations/Specialist, Transportation

Date Posted:
6/9/2026

Location:
Camden City School District

Closing Date:
06/16/2026
Specialist, Transportation

Position Summary

The State Superintendent invites qualified and interested candidates to apply for the position of Specialist, Transportation.

The Specialist, Transportation works directly under the supervision of the Transportation Manager providing administrative, logistical and operational support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required, Associate's degree preferred
• Experience and familiarity with using information systems to track and update data
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point), Adobe Acrobat and Google Suite
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication and collaboration skills demonstrating ability to work effectively across multiple district functions and hierarchical lines
• A valid driver's license as well as current insurance and vehicle with valid registration

Preferred Requirements

• Bilingual-Spanish preferred
• Bachelor's degree preferred from accredited college or university and/or 5 years of full-time work experience
• Previous school transportation experience

Core Responsibilities

Major responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

Office Operations:

• Run front office responsibilities of the transportation team (phones, mail, supplies, etc.)
• Draft and submit board items
• Utilize electronic filing and record keeping systems to handle and process documents
• Answer phones and emails to ensure appropriate communication within the division
• Coordinate, prepare and schedule interviews for open positions in department

Transportation:

• Review student transportation requests to determine eligibility
• Connect with submitting schools to verify student eligibility and compliance
• Prepare, build, and adjust bus routes utilizing the BusBoss routing software or similar
• Create bus routes that focus on efficiency and student safety
• Process requests for transportation in Genesis and BusBoss or similar software
• Initiate/Receive communication from schools and vendors around emergency transportation situations
• Log and report student transportation incidents/accidents
• Provide outstanding customer service experiences to families/schools around transportation needs
• Provide outstanding customer service to vendors and schools by promptly addressing all questions and concerns pertaining to routes
• Prepare communication for transportation stakeholders including students, families, schools, and vendors
• Enter requisitions for transportation bids and quotes as well as follow-up on outstanding POs
• Receive and process invoices and Aide-in-Lieu requests for timely payment

The Specialist, Transportation may also take on other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Director of Transportation or designee.

Core Competencies

An ideal candidate for this role will demonstrate the following and/or have experiences with:

• Fluency in all Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and basic Web browsers and searches
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Creative and outside-of-the box thinking
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Flexible, optimistic approach; committed to overcoming challenges; comfortable with change and ambiguity
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Desire to grow professionally and seek out new opportunities to learn
• Integrity and clarity in all communications and interactions
• Commitment to the success of all Camden students; specifically to raising the academic achievement of children in high-poverty communities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and achievement-oriented environment
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and take initiative
• A willingness to go above and beyond to do whatever it takes to achieve strong results
• Building and cultivating relationships with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills
• Extraordinary attention to detail, with a focus on quality checking work to ensure 100% accuracy

Physical Demands:
The following physical demands are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to:

• Sit, stand, walk, speak, and hear for extended periods for various tasks.
• Use hands and arms to reach, handle, and operate tools, computers, or controls.
• Lift and carry items necessary for job performance.
• Use close, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and adjust focus as needed.

Environmental Demands:

The following environmental conditions are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Possible exposure to a range of childhood and adult illnesses.
• Occasional exposure to varied weather conditions.
• Work performed in heated, air-conditioned, ventilated facilities.
• Moderate too high at times, noise level especially during school hours, assemblies or events.
• Frequent interruptions from calls, walk-ins and urgent requests.
• Possible exposure to cleaning agents, instructional materials, and equipment-related chemicals.

Terms of Employment

Twelve-month position. Salary, benefits, and conditions of employment shall be in accordance with Board policy and applicable agreements.

Evaluation

Performance shall be evaluated annually in accordance with Board policy, administrative regulations, and district leadership procedures.

Reports To: Senior Director of Transportation

Supervises: None

Work Year: Twelve (12) Months

Classification: Non-Affiliated

Minimum Starting Salary: $75,000.00

Maximum Starting Salary: $100,000.00

Residency Requirement

Under New Jersey's "New Jersey First Act" (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7), all employees of New Jersey public school districts must maintain bona fide New Jersey residency as a condition of employment. Candidates must already reside in New Jersey or establish residency within the required timeframe after hire. Current employees who were hired on or before September 1, 2011 are exempt from this requirement and may continue to reside outside the state. In limited circumstances, applicants may request a residency waiver through the state's Employee Residency Review Committee if they can demonstrate critical need or hardship; approval is not guaranteed.

(Pending availability of funds and Superintendent's approval)