Manager Transportation Maintenance, Department of Transportation, M-DCPS (Two Positions)

Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), an A-rated district, is the nation's third largest school system with nearly 500 schools and a diverse enrollment of more than 335,500 students from over 160 countries. Our ongoing tradition of groundbreaking achievement has earned top recognition at the national and international levels and makes M-DCPS your best choice.

Job Posting Details

The Application deadline is Friday, September 27, 2024 by 11:59 PM (EST). This is a DCSAA pay grade 38 position. Applicants need to contact Compensation Administration at 305-995-7043 or salinq@dadeschools.net for individual salary calculation. All application documents must be in SuccessFactors by the application deadline to be considered for an interview.

Required Documents:

• Current Resume
• Two (2) Professional Letters of Recommendation signed or electronic signature and dated within the last 12 months (one year) of the application. References must be from a person who can assess your ability as an administrator or your work ethic and character. Letters of recommendation must include the name, signature and contact information for the person completing the reference.

Professional Certifications or Licenses: If a position requires a specific certification(s) or license in the minimum qualification requirements listed in the job description, please upload a copy of your current/active certificate or license to your candidate profile.

Performance Evaluations: Candidates selected for a final interview are required to have acceptable performance evaluations during the three years immediately preceding application for the position. You can upload these evaluations to your candidate profile.

Veteran's Preference: If requesting veteran's preference, please check the appropriate box in SuccessFactors and attach form DD-214.

Conferred Transcripts with a Graduation Date: Current M-DCPS employees do not need to submit official transcripts if highest degree earned is on file in the Office of Personnel Records (305-995-7258). For external candidates, official transcripts will be required if you are recommended for the position. Your degree must be from an accredited university. If the position does not require a college degree, you are required to have at least a high school diploma. Candidates with academic training and degrees granted outside the U.S. must submit a credential evaluation report that includes a statement of degree equivalency from an accredited agency in the U.S.

Screening of Applications: Following the application deadline a screening committee will review the applications. Candidates will be notified of the screening results by email.

Oral Interview Assessment Categories: Candidates invited to an interview will be assessed in the following areas:

• Experience
• Job Knowledge
• Reasoning and Decision-Making Skills
• Ability to Present Ideas Effectively
• Ability to Communicate in Written Form

Candidates will be invited to complete a written essay prior to the Initial Interview. Candidates who are successful in the Initial Interview will be invited to a Final Interview. M-DCPS employees who are moved to a final interview will require a reference evaluation from their immediate supervisor. Our office will email form #3506 (reference evaluation) to the Supervisor.

Background Screening for the Selected Candidate (External Candidates):

Please click on the link below for information on M-DCPS Employment Standards, Drug Testing and Fingerprinting requirements in order to be hired as an employee.

If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Jorge Rubio, District Director, Administrative/Professional Technical Staffing at 305-995-7247 or by email at jrubio@dadeschools.net.

Salary Min: $48,944.00

Salary Max: $83,222.00

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

Supervises all aspects of the day-to-day operation of a transportation vehicle maintenance repair facility and the center's parts room.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

1. Oversees the center's School Bus Monthly Safety Inspection Program ensuring the performance of follow-up maintenance as required by State statute and School Board Rule. Implements and oversees the centers fleet maintenance and inspection program for Driver's Education, Food & Nutrition, Facilities Maintenance & Trades, Information Technology Services and Miami-Dade County Public Schools' Police vehicles. Ensures compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements. Responsible for follow-up training for employees, when necessary.
2. Oversees the operations of the center's parts room. Ensures proper inventory control and documentation of parts issued. Assists in the annual parts inventory. Ensures individual parts purchases meet bid compliance.
3. Monitors the center's fueling operation. Accountable for fuel and oil inventories and documentation of issued quantities. Responsible for hazardous materials used and monitors compliance with applicable regulations for the storage and disposal of those materials.
4. Supervises the work order process at the assigned center. Reviews work orders and daily status cards for accuracy. Recommends changes in the fleet maintenance work order system and trains personnel in the use of the fleet maintenance system.
5. Ensures continual shop safety, cleanliness, and safe work practices by center personnel. Ensures all facilities are DERM compliant and that any discrepancies are corrected in a timely manner. Ensures the Material Safety Data Sheet logs are up to date and the Right-to-Know law is followed.
6. Supervises the center's Quality Assurance Program. Monitors re-inspection of buses and assists in the quarterly fleet inspections at other locations. Performs a road call analysis on a weekly basis.
7. Maintains school bus records and ensures that they are in compliance with the Department of Education requirements. Maintains all other District vehicle records and ensures that they are in compliance with DOT requirements.
8. Maintains vehicle inventory at the assigned center.
9. Supervises center shop and parts forepersons, lead persons and clerical personnel in the performance of their duties. Performs probationary evaluations of new employees.
10. Ensures that all contracted buses assigned to the center comply with the School Bus Monthly Safety Inspection Program. Monitors insurance updates for contracted buses to ensure current coverage. Oversees the issuing of Safety Inspection Decals to contracted buses. Collects and processes monthly private bus inspection fees and maintains records of payments.
11. Oversees servicing of center's equipment. Evaluates and inventories special tools and equipment.
12. Authorizes and signs center's leave/time cards. Monitors attendance and personnel performance.
13. Assists in the annual property control inventory.
14. Makes recommendations for technical training of mechanics.
15. Monitors a full-scale warranty program for all vehicles and components assigned to a Transportation Vehicle Repair Facility.
16. Approves all major repair expenditures and outside repair requests necessary for M-DCPS fleet.
17. Ensures Emergency Communications procedures are in place and are being followed.
18. Ensures compliance of the Workers' Compensation Program.
19. Performs other duties related to the general administrative responsibilities of the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This work requires the following physical activities: sitting, mobility, lifting, finger dexterity, grasping, repetitive motions, talking, hearing and visual acuity. The work is performed primarily indoors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

1. Associate of Arts degree and five (5) years documented experience in quality control programs, truck maintenance or truck dealer service

OR

High school diploma or equivalent and seven (7) years documented experience in quality control programs, truck maintenance or truck dealer service.

1. Ability to communicate effectively as evidenced by clarity and conciseness of oral presentation and submitted documents.
2. Possession of a valid CDL Class B license with a passenger endorsement is preferred.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer!