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State of South Carolina · 2 weeks ago

Program Coordinator II (County Supervisor) - 60025801

Berkeley County, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The State of South Carolina is seeking a Program Coordinator II to supervise the County School Bus Maintenance Program. The role involves ensuring compliance with transportation maintenance standards, overseeing staff, and managing financial reporting for the program.

Government

Responsibilities

Supervise the County School Bus Maintenance Program to include vehicles, equipment, and grounds

Monitor, evaluate, and assure compliance with Office of Transportation maintenance standards

Assure that all personnel follow proper safety procedures

Assure that school buses are inspected and operated in a safe condition

Assist district in school bus routing and scheduling; daily review GPS data for all vehicles assigned to the shop and take immediate appropriate actions to enhance safety, operating efficiency, and reduce emissions; and monitor final plans for compliance with State laws

Assure that the school bus driver salary data and other district data is collected and submitted as required

Maintain and prepare complete, accurate, and timely financial reports, assure cost effectiveness of Shop operation; analyze inventory, maintenance services, overtime, and job performance to ensure cost effectiveness of program

Be responsible for the staffing and supervision of shop employees, including the solicitation, evaluation, and selection of potential employees

Supervise the instruction and training of new employees in all appropriate State and Department policies and procedures, assure proper interpretation and understanding of all applicable policies and procedures by employees, and periodically evaluate employees using the state Employee Performance Management System (EPMS)

Via the school district, meet with and instruct new and existing bus drivers about their impact on overall school bus service program

Provide information on the proper operation of the vehicle to increase safety and reduce maintenance costs

Also work with district personnel to reduce repairs associated with non-normal wear damage

Periodically meet and confer with school officials and parents to interpret State laws pertaining to public school transportation

Have a knowledge of pupil transportation laws and understand their implementation

Conduct accident investigations and work with school officials to prevent the recurrence of a similar accident and unnecessary bus damage (bus vandalism and driver abuse)

Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor(s)

Qualification

CDL ClassBTransportation program experienceMicrosoft OfficeSupervision skillsSafety compliance

Required

A bachelor's degree and relevant program experience

Required to lift objects weighing 25 pounds and to move objects weighing 125 pounds 30 feet

Must be able to operate computer/printer equipment using Microsoft Office for Windows software

Must possess or acquire within 120 calendar days a Class A or B CDL with passenger and air brakes endorsements

Successful candidates will be extended an offer of conditional probationary employment, at which time they will be required to submit to and pass a drug screening for illegal drugs and must pass the SDE/USDOT medical exam