Posted: 06-Jan-26
Location: Washington, D.C.
Type: Full Time
Salary: 70,000-90,000.00
Preferred Education:
Additional Information:
Transportation Supervisor
Job Description
Position Type: This is a full-time, salaried (overtime-exempt) supervisory position with
full benefits. It reports to the Director of Facilities with additional oversight by the Chief
Operating & Financial Officer (COFO).
Work Hours: It is our expectation that the Transportation Supervisor will be on campus
when the Transportation Program begins operations, which is at 5:00 AM on days when
school is in session. As a salaried, supervisory (overtime-exempt) position, the end of this
position’s workday is dynamic (based on the program's operational needs). Still, it is
typically expected to be by 3:00 PM on days when school is in session.
Subject Matter: Transportation Program Supervision & Coordination, School Activity &
Shuttle Bus Operations. US DOT Regulations & Safe Operating Standards. DC, MD, and VA
Motor Vehicle and Roadway Laws.
Projected Salary Range (per the D.C. Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of
2023): $70,000 - 90,000.00
Position Description: The Field School's program is ambitious and bold, and our
employees, all of whom are considered “faculty,” are required to embody the mission of
the school – students discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to become
empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future – in their
day-to-day interactions with students, in the design and implementation of curriculum,
and in their professional interaction with colleagues.
A flexible and innovative mindset is required. As content experts and students of best
practice, all Field faculty are expected to adapt to their students' learning interests and
needs. Strong communication skills and a willingness to collaborate are also important, as
Field faculty in leadership regularly work with teachers, student-support teams,
department chairs, and academic/departmental leadership to ensure that all of our
students are being supported and challenged by our mission.
At Field, we believe that students learn best when they feel a sense of belonging at their
school – when they are seen and valued by their faculty, peers, and school community.
Our approach to community emphasizes respect for, and the inclusion of, all community
members as individuals. We equally value a focus on the common good and the well-being
of the school community as a whole. This balance means that we prioritize the community
without prioritizing sameness.
Field is a place where our classrooms are better because they mirror the outside world we
have a diversity of identity, thought, experience, and ability. We believe in the
interconnectedness of people and ideas, and we strive to be a learning community at
every level of the school. At the core, teaching faculty of any discipline are expected to be
committed learners and model community members. While Field is an independent school
we are not independent of each other, or our established academic standards. Faculty are
members of the larger Field community and expected to shepherd the values of the
school.
Specifically, the Transportation Supervisor is charged with:
? Leading the Transportation Department comprising approximately 8-10 full and
part-time bus operators (drivers).
? Maintaining compliance with all DOT & DC regulations and best-practices.
? Maintaining all required documentation for the Transportation Department, for both
drivers and buses.
? Regular inspection, maintenance (in partnerships with a mechanical vendor) and
fueling of the School’s fleet of buses and related equipment.
? Recruiting and retaining a high-quality department of bus operators.
? Manages an annual departmental budget.
? Serves as a leader of and advocate for the Transportation Department and the
transportation program needs within the school’s community.
Duties and Responsibilities:
? Responsible for the ongoing training & evaluation of the driver team.
? Ongoing review and certification of valid driver CDLs and Medical Cards.
? Maintains the Field School Driver Handbook and related documents and resources.
? Implementation and maintenance of the on-board bus GPS and Video Recording
systems and related software.
? Master Scheduling (drivers, shuttle routes & stops, athletics, field-trip and other
activity runs)
? Reviewing and approving driver time-sheets.
? Strategically activating the third-party transportation company to meet the
transportation needs of the school, as needed due to fleet limitations and driver
availability.
? High quality and efficient communication with Internal (colleagues) and external
(parents) community members around transportation issues (signing up for shuttle
use, issues with scheduling, and delays, etc.)
? Investigates, documents, and implements process/policy improvements after
accidents, incidents or complaints related to transportation.
? Collaborates with other constituencies (COFO, Facilities, Athletics, Academic
Program, Front Office, IT, Business Office, Head of School, Parents, Students, etc.)
? Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Competencies:
? Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) or related professional experience.
? Commercial Driver License (CDL) with School Bus & Air Brake Endorsements.
? 2+ Years past experience in a transportation leadership role.
? Past experience managing leading a team and department.
? Budget and expense management experience with a demonstrated track record of
increasing departmental revenue and reducing expenses.
? Possesses a can-do, customer service & satisfaction-centric attitude.
? Professional, efficient communicator (verbal and written).
? All Field Faculty are required to be fully (per CDC & DC Health Dept. guidelines)
vaccinated & boosted for COVID-19, or possess a valid medical or personal
exemption from vaccination.
Work Environment: All Faculty may be asked to perform their work duties at home (in
the event of remote learning) and/or on campus. In both settings, this role is required to
maintain a professional, shared work environment. While on campus, classes and other
activities may be operating either in person or in a distributed setting. All faculty are
expected to be present and accessible for the entire school day, regardless of the setting.
The Transportation Supervisor may also be asked to drive buses (with a valid CDL) as
needed for operational reasons.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, all faculty are regularly
required to talk and hear. This position, while primarily desk & office-based, is often
active. It requires prolonged sitting, standing, and walking, including stairs, and
occasional moving/rearranging of furniture, equipment, and other heavy, bulky items.
When driving the school’s motor vehicle fleet, prolonged sitting with fine motor movement
is required of the head, neck, arms, legs, hands, and feet. A valid DOT Medical Card is
needed to maintain an active Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
Travel: Regular overnight travel is not expected in this position.
About The Field School: Located in Washington, DC, The Field School (grades 6-12)
takes great pride in providing students with an ideal blend of structured academic
excellence and individual expression in a relaxed, joyful atmosphere. Through dialogue
among students and teachers, we encourage students to seek knowledge and join in
community. Field connects the various realms of knowledge to help students understand
their world and lead full lives. For more than 50 years, Field has been a space where
students: Students discover their authentic selves and distinctive paths to become
empathetic, creative thinkers who act boldly to shape our shared future.
Contact: Candidates are invited to send their resume and cover letter to
HR@fieldschool.org and to visit www.fieldschool.org for additional information about our
school community. Official Field School Employment Applications are available upon
request.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing
of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other
duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
The School requires full immunization (initial vaccination and all recommended
booster shots) against COVID-19 subject to applicable medical exemptions
under state and federal law. If an exemption is requested, the School will
determine whether reasonable accommodations are available in accordance with applicable law.
The Field School is committed to building a diverse and equitable faculty. The
school does not discriminate based on a person's race, color, sex, gender,
identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual
orientation, marital status, homelessness, or any other ground prohibited by Federal or District of Columbia law.
D.C. Pay Transparency Law
On Jan. 12, 2024, the District of Columbia’s mayor, Muriel Bowser, signed the Wage Transparency Omnibus Amendment Act of 2023 (the Act) into law. The Act requires Washington, D.C. employers to disclose salary or hourly pay ranges and benefits information for open positions starting June 30, 2024.
Requirements of the Washington, D.C. Pay Transparency Law:
The Act applies to employers of any size and requires that public job listings and positions advertised include the minimum and maximum projected salary or hourly pay for the job that the employer believes in good faith at the time of posting. Internal announcements concerning promotion and transfer opportunities must also include the salary range or hourly pay. Furthermore, information about the existence of healthcare benefits associated with the position must be disclosed to the applicant prior to the first interview.
Employers are prohibited from screening or discriminating against applicants based on their salary history or inquiring about wage history from the candidate or their former employer. In addition, employers may not retaliate against employees who discuss their compensation, which is defined as “all forms of monetary and nonmonetary benefits an employer provides or promises to provide an employee in exchange for the employee’s services to the employer.”
Posting Requirement:
Employers are required to display a notice in the workplace that informs employees of their rights under the Act.
Disclosure of Healthcare Benefits Availability to all Full-Time Employees:
The Field School offers a comprehensive set of employment-based benefits to full-time employees of the School. Eligibility begins on day one (1) of full-time employment which is defined by the School’s benefit plan as those employees who work at least 30 hours per week on an average weekly basis, consistently throughout the year. Healthcare Benefits including a choice of Medical Insurance Plans, Dental Insurance Plans, and a Vision Plan,
are included in the current benefits plan offerings. The School reserves the right to amend or cancel the current benefit plan offerings, at any time, with or without prior notice.
New full-time employees to the School will have thirty (30) calendar days from the start of their employment to enroll in or decline all benefits, including these Healthcare Benefit offerings. Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, regardless of when the enrollment takes place, provided it is complete within the first 30-day enrollment eligibility window.