Public Transportation Inspector jobs in Germantown, MD

Position Overview

An employee in this position also coordinates office, garage, and driver communications regarding staffing, substitutions, and daily operational adjustments. The employee calls and assigns substitute drivers and attendants as needed, and handles all emergency calls to fire, rescue, and/or police from school vehicles and school facilities. This position is technical in nature, requiring the employee to routinely interact with citizens, agencies, and other employees. An employee in this position is required to exercise discretion and utilize independent judgment.  Established procedures must be applied in varying situations, while referring only unusual or unresolved problems to a supervisor.  

Roles and Responsibilities 

• An employee in this position also coordinates office, garage, and driver communications regarding staffing, substitutions, and daily operational adjustments.
• The employee calls and assigns substitute drivers and attendants as needed, and handles all emergency calls to fire, rescue, and/or police from school vehicles and school facilities.
• This position is technical in nature, requiring the employee to routinely interact with citizens, agencies, and other employees.
• An employee in this position is required to exercise discretion and utilize independent judgment. 
• Established procedures must be applied in varying situations, while referring only unusual or unresolved problems to a supervisor

Qualifications 

• Virginia Commercial Driver’s License with appropriate endorsement preferred; ability to drive a school bus preferred
• General knowledge of computer use and email, including Microsoft Office
• Strong skills in human relations, organization, and oral and written communication
• Considerable experience in school bus operations or Safety and Security procedures or dispatcher-related work
• Working knowledge of school bus operations, school locations, county roads, and general geography
• Ability to maintain records, obtain and relay accurate information, and work well under pressure of deadlines
• Ability to operate two-way radio and standard office equipment, such as a personal computer, copy machine, and fax
• Demonstrates patience, professionalism, and sound judgment with the ability to provide professional and courteous customer service
• Availability to work different shifts to include weekends and overnight as needed
• Personnel applying for this position will be required to sign a confidentiality statement

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Months/Days/Hours: 12 Months/254 Days/8 Hours Per Day

Reports To: Area Supervisor 

Salary Range $23.83 - $30.67 per hour