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Openings as of 4/1/2025

Coordinator of School Transportation Services (NBOE)

JobID: 2047

Position Type:
  Non Instructional - All Titles/Coord School Transport Srvcs


Date Posted:
  1/29/2025


Location:
  Pupil Transportation - 407


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NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT


COORDINATOR OF SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
Office of Pupil Transportation

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Coordinator of School Transportation Services within the Office of Pupil Transportation.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that a candidate for the position will be placed as a provisional employee. At a later date the candidate will be required to take an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION:  Under direction, plans, organizes, directs and coordinates school transportation programs, services, operations and staff; performs other related duties as required.  

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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
NOTE:  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. 

Seven (7) years of professional experience involving the organization, planning, direction and scheduling of mass passenger transportation services, three (3) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
 
     OR
 
Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; and three (3) years of the above-mentioned professional supervisory experience.
 
NOTE:  "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. 

LICENSE:
1. Appointees may be required to possess School Transportation Supervisor Certificate issued by the Rutgers University Center for Government Services.
2. 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.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Directs and coordinates the operation, maintenance, scheduling and reporting of a fleet of school buses.
2. Supervises expenditures in budget categories affecting bus transportation in accordance with establishes regulations.
3. Plans and supervises bus routes.
4. Adjusts schedules and student bus assignments when necessary.
5. Plans, organizes and conducts driver training courses, periodic refresher courses in safety, and workshops for school bus drivers.
6. Prepares cost estimates and budget recommendations.
7. Maintains communications between all personnel involved in pupil transportation, including parents, school principals and general public.
8. Instructs and gives assignments to staff involved in student transportation.
9. Recruits, selects, and recommends drivers and other transportation personnel.
10. Prepares and compiles detailed and complex transportation reports and records for submission to Business Manager, Superintendent of Schools, County Superintendent and State Department of Education.
11. Investigates accidents involving school buses and recommends disciplinary action when appropriate.
12. Oversees the registration process for bus licensure.
13. Maintains a central record of use of all vehicular units, including running costs.
14. Visually inspects buses for needed repairs and ensures safety provisions and sanitary conditions meet standards.
15. Supervises the preparation and maintenance of complex, detailed correspondence, records, and files.
16. Supervises the work operations and/or functional programs and has responsibility for effectively recommending the hiring, firing, promoting., demoting and/or disciplining of employees.
17. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
18. Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
1. Knowledge of State and local laws, rules regulations, policies and procedures dealing with public bus operation.
2. Knowledge of bus inspection methods.
3. Knowledge of the procedures used in the operation and maintenance of school buses.
4. Knowledge of the types of violations commonly found in school bus operations.
5. Knowledge of safety precautions to be followed when working with children both with and without disabilities.
6. Knowledge of supervisory methods and techniques.
7. Knowledge of problems involved in dispatching several vehicles from a central pool.
8. Ability to give assignments and instructions to subordinates and supervise the performance of their work.
9. Ability to direct the operation of a fleet of school buses.
10. Ability to recommend the trade-in and replacement of vehicles.
11. Ability to work collaboratively with superiors, associates, employees and other persons interested in or concerned with work of pupil transportation department.
12. Ability to make impartial investigations of accidents involving school buses and to recommend as necessary, disciplinary actions against employee involved.
13. Ability to develop and conduct detailed and complex studies, reports, and surveys concerning various phases of bus operation and maintenance.
14. Ability to supervise the preparation and maintenance of essential records, files, and correspondence.
15. Ability to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
16. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
17. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if 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. 

REPORTS TO: Department Head 

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
1. Salary: $82,885 - $102,166
2. Employment Period: Twelve (12) Months
3. Union Affiliation: Local 32

HOW TO APPLY
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications. 

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
Opening Date:  January 29, 2025
Closing Date:  February 12, 2025 or until filled


 
THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
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Openings as of 4/1/2025

Omnibus Operator (NBOE)

JobID: 758

Position Type:
  Non Instructional - All Titles/Omnibus Operator


Date Posted:
  11/19/2021


Location:
  Pupil Transportation - 407


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NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION 
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES 
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT
 
 
 
OMNIBUS OPERATOR
Office of Pupil Transportation
 

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)
 

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Omnibus Operator within the Office of Pupil Transportation.

This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that if you are the successful candidate for this position, you will be placed as a provisional employee. Upon hire, you will be required to complete a 90-Day Working test period during which your performance will be evaluated. Employee must successfully complete the designated probation period in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.

DEFINITION:  Under direction drives a motor vehicle with a passenger capacity of  at  least  six  persons for transporting people  on  assigned  established routes or to special activities, events,  or various destinations; may  also clean, service, and make minor repairs to such vehicles; does other related duties as required.

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.

QUALIFICATIONS
 
1. Appointee must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and B Class with Passenger Endorsement with S (School Bus).
 
NOTE: The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license, commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate, rests with the appointing authority.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Drives motor vehicle and  transports  persons  on  established  routes,  on  field or athletic trips, sightseeing  tours,  or  to  various destinations.
 
2. Checks, cleans, and performs minor servicing of vehicles.
 
3. Checks vehicles for operating safety and gas/oil/battery/water levels before departure.
 
4. Provides assistance to passengers onto and off vehicles.
 
5. Maintains discipline among persons.
 
6. May assist passengers in loading/unloading baggage/packages from vehicle.
 
7. Prepares reports and maintains log of vehicle operation.
 
8. May be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.

9. Perform other duties and tasks assigned by supervisor. 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

1. Knowledge of the care, maintenance, and competent/safe/efficient operation of vehicles including cleaning, lubricating, servicing of batteries, care of tires, and minor repair procedures.
 
2. Knowledge of State Motor Vehicle regulations.
 
3. Ability to analyze problems involving the operation of vehicles.
 
4. Ability to understand, remember, and carry out oral and written directions.
 
5. Ability to perform tasks after explanations and/or demonstrations.
 
6. Ability to drive vehicles in a skilled/safe manner.
 
7. Ability to check, clean, service, and make minor and emergency repairs to vehicles.
 
8. Ability to keep records and files.
 
9. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
 
10. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
 
11. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

REPORTS TO:  Department Head

SALARY, TERMS & AFFILIATION:
1. Salary Range: $41,406 - $42,630 (salary range updated for SY 2024-2025)
 
2. Employment Period: Ten (10) Month
 
3. Union Affiliation: Local 617

HOW TO APPLY
 
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications. 
 
 
OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
Opening Date:  April 13, 2021           
Closing Date:  April 26, 2021 or open until filled


 
 
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Per Diem Project Manager (NBOE)

JobID: 2076

Position Type:
  Per Diem/Per Diem Project Manager


Date Posted:
  2/25/2025


Location:
  Pupil Transportation - 407


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NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT

PER DIEM PROJECT MANAGER
Office of Pupil Transportation

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)
 
The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Per Diem Project Manager within the Office of Pupil Transportation. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
The Per Diem Project Manager plays a critical role in achieving the mission and goals of Newark Board of Education (NBOE), Office of Pupil Transportation by ensuring an optimal first quarter of the school year, setting up success for the remainder of the school year for the Office of Pupil Transportation.  Under the direction of the Transportation Supervisor, the Per Diem Project Manager will drive strategic planning and implementation of projects that the Office of Pupil Transportation has identified as critical to supporting the NBOE in its mission of improving student achievement, particularly in the area of Pupil Transportation. A successful candidate will have the opportunity to profoundly impact student outcomes by shaping the NBOE’s strategy within the Office of Pupil Transportation.    
The Project Manager reports to the Transportation Supervisor. This position works closely with the Executive Director and Transportation Supervisor to ensure that the district is successfully set up to run and operate a leading Pupil Transportation program and are addressing requirements. The Per Diem Project Manager will play a critical role in ensuring that the department meets all goals of its work supporting the District in establishing policies and procedures. This position may also be responsible for other duties as assigned.

BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Manager will support the work of the Office of Pupil Transportation in a number of ways including: 
1. Work with the Transportation Supervisor to develop priorities and ensure that work is appropriately aligned. 
2. Facilitate the development of the necessary infrastructure, systems and processes to monitor progress toward goals. 
3. Develop and facilitate ongoing structures to ensure alignment across the Office of Pupil Transportation and other NBOE departments. 
4. Identify and utilize data sources to assess the effectiveness of current programs and processes and support the development/expansion of effective programs and services. 
5. Recommend new approaches to support the organization’s mission and goals. 
6. Support day-to-day operations of the Office of Pupil Transportation.
 
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate a track record of the following:
1. Experience with requirements and best practices related to Pupil Transportation. 
2. Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
3. Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
4. Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
5. Facilitates the definition of project scope, goals and deliverables.
6. Constantly monitors and reports on progress of the project to all stakeholders.
7. Minimizes district’s exposure and risk on projects.
8. Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
9. Tracks and reports project costs on a weekly basis.
10. Manages project budget.
11. Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for projects.
12. Present reports defining project progress, problems and solutions.
13. Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices.
14. Assures project legal documents are completed and signed.
15. Facilitates team and client meetings effectively.
16. Holds regular status meetings with project team.
17. Keeps project team well informed of changes within the District.
18. Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
19. Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.

REPORTS TO:      Department Head  

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION 
1. Salary: $30 an hour 
2. Employment Period: Per Diem (As Needed) 
3. Union Affiliation: Unaffiliated

HOW TO APPLY
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications. 

OPENING AND CLOSING DATE
Opening Date:  February 25, 2025
Closing Date:  March 10, 2025 or until filled


 
 
THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION IS AN
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Per Diem Transportation Inspector (NBOE)

JobID: 755

Position Type:
  Per Diem/Per Diem Transportation Inspector


Date Posted:
  11/19/2021


Location:
  Pupil Transportation - 407


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NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICE
765 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEÓN, SUPERINTENDENT   
    
Per Diem Transportation Inspector
Office of Pupil Transportation
(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)
 
The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position of Per Diem Transportation Inspector in the Office of Pupil Transportation.
 
This title is governed by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission; meaning that if you are the successful candidate for this position, you will be placed as a provisional employee. At a later date you will be required to take an examination administered by the Civil Service Commission. Candidates must score and rank high enough on this examination in order to remain in the position as a permanent employee.
 
 
DEFINITION: Under direction does work involved in seeing that taxicabs, buses, limousines, and/or parking lot proprietors comply with various codes and regulations governing their operations; does other related duties as required.
 
Note: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only.  A particular position using this tile may not perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
  
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 
 
1. 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 essential duties of the position.
2. Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.
3. Five (5) years or more of School Bus Driving experience. preferred
 
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
 
1. Makes field inspections on taxicabs, buses, limousines, and/or other passenger vehicles to ensure that they comply with prescribed codes/ordinances/regulations. 
2. May license or register license applicants, taking background and driving histories.  
3. Make field inspections on parking lots to ensure that they comply with prescribed codes/regulations governing hours of operations, rates charged, and so forth.
4. Makes physical inspections of taxicabs, buses, limousines, and/or other passenger vehicles to ensure cleanliness and general safety of vehicles, and may report on areas of needed repairs.
5. Investigates complaints by the public against drivers who violate various codes/regulations governing the operation of vehicles.
6. Evaluates whether complaints warrant legal action or warning issuance.
7. Implements complaint record filing as well as copies of reports/summonses. 
8. Issues summonses and may testify in court and/or at related hearings as to violations recorded.
9. Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and informative reports regarding various vehicle inspections.
10. Observes vehicles along route to ensure that service is provided according to schedule.
11. Makes recommendations for changes in service such as need for additional buses, route changes, and revised schedules to improve service to the public.
12. Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
13. Visits of various routes to monitor loading/unloading of children on and off of vendor school buses and NPS school buses.
14. Ensuring that vendor school buses meet state and federal required safety standard. 
15. Ensuring that vendor personnel meet state and federal driving and training requirements.
16. Conducting scheduled and unscheduled stop visits to routes and other drop off locations and submit monthly reports of findings.  
17. Conducting safety check of bus stops to determine if stop is hazardous.
18. Documenting deficiencies and non-compliance to notify supervisor of violations so investigation and/or informant action can be executed. 
 
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES 
 
1. Ability to prepare clear, accurate reports.
2. Ability to learn quickly from oral and written explanations and from demonstrations.
3. Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
4. Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.  American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
5. Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job after reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
6. Knowledge of provisions of the State Motor Vehicle Code and applicable laws to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students and in the training of school bus drivers.
7. Knowledge of NJDOE and NJDOT laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
8. Knowledge of NJDOE and NJDOT regulations regarding contracting pupil transportation services.
9. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
10. Ability to observe and communicate safe driving practices and methods.
11. Knowledge of provisions of the State Motor Vehicle Code and applicable laws to the operation of vehicles in the transportation of students and in the training of school bus drivers
12. Ability to communicate principle methods and procedures related to a large pupil transportation system.
13. Knowledge of NJDOE and NJDOT laws, rules and regulations related to assigned activities.
14. Knowledge of NJDOE and NJDOT regulations regarding contracting pupil transportation services.
15. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
16. Ability to review routes from the field for efficiency and provide recommendations for improvements.
17. Ability to interact with students, the public, school bus related personnel and other district and Commission employees daily.
18. Ability to professionally diffuse situations that may be hostile.
19. Ability to thoroughly investigate complaints, problem solve, and suggest solutions.
20. Ability to assist Supervisor with safety related trainings for Omnibus Operators.
21. Ability to train assigned personnel.
22. Ability to help supervisor and Transportation Inspector coordinate repairs to district vehicles with Maintenance Vendor.
23. Ability to report to scenes of school bus accidents and conduct field investigations of vehicular accidents involving school buses.
24. Ability to conduct field investigations when complaints are logged against contracted school bus companies that provide transportation to district students.
25. Ability to observe and communicate safe driving practices and methods.
26. Ability to communicate principle methods and procedures related to a large pupil transportation system.

REPORTS TO:   Supervisor of Omnibus Operator 

SALARY, EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION
 
1. Salary:                          The hourly range for this position is $ 18.20 per hour                
2. Employment Period:      Twelve (12) months                  
3. Union Affiliation:            Local 617

HOW TO APPLY
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

OPEN AND CLOSE DATES
Opening Date:  July 1, 2024
Closing Date:   Until Filled
 
  
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