Secretary Transportation at CO 02-27-2025

POSITION: Transportation Secretary (Grade 6) (12-Month) The Transportation Secretary, under the direction and supervision of the Manager of Transportation, performs administrative functions to assist in various aspects of WCPS student transportation operations. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE: * Performs a variety of secretarial duties requiring experience and judgment to ensure successful school bus transportation operations, within the Board of Education's budget constraints. * Prepares and distributes correspondence, forms, documents, and reports as appropriate. * Collects and records data as necessary and maintains appropriate files and records. * Assists with data entry and extraction using various transportation software programs. * Orders and maintains office supplies, bus safety curriculum, and equipment as needed. * Answers and screen telephone calls, opens and distributes mail, provides information, and forward messages as appropriate. * Serves as a bus radio operator. * Prioritize requests, inquiries, and complaints and responds in a timely manner. * Communicate with parents, concerned citizens, school administrators and staff, bus contractors and bus drivers regarding student transportation issues. * Assist with the preparation of materials for various program reviews and audits related to Transportation Services. * Assist with the preparation and distribution of in-service and training materials. * Manage and reconcile credit card purchases and ensure accurate account entries for expenditures working collaboratively with the Finance Department. * Remains knowledgeable of applicable policies and procedures. * Provides support to other staff as necessary and appropriate to meet deadlines and identified goals. * Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor. QUALIFICATIONS: * High school diploma or equivalency. * Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. * Ability to act independently with regard to daily assignments requiring the organization of materials, handling or routine administrative details, preparation of reports, and sound decision-making. (OVER) * Thorough knowledge of business operations and understands the school system's network, including programs and software, which are necessary to operate an efficient Transportation Office. * Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing and interact in a positive manner with staff, educators, parents, and the public. * Demonstrates proficiency in computer and word processing skill, especially Microsoft Office Suite applications. * Proven ability to multi-task and function as a team player. DUTY YEAR AND SALARY: This is a 12-month position for 7 hours per day. Salary is based on Grade 6 of the Secretarial Salary Scale. (Range: $31,002 - $52,162). Salary will be determined by verified experience directly related to this position. APPLICATION PROCEDURE: * Each candidate meeting the employment qualifications for the Transportation Secretary position must submit an internal application available from our website at . * Please upload a letter of interest that addresses the essential functions of the position along with a résumé. * Applications received by the vacancy announcement deadline will be prescreened. * The selected applicants will be invited for an interview. If you have any questions or require assistance in completing the online application, please contact Debbie Powell at 410-632-5120 or email us at wcpshr@. If accommodations are needed for the interview, they will be provided with an advance request. This position will be opened until filled The Worcester County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Supervisor of Human Resources, Worcester County Board of Education, 6270 Worcester Highway, Newark, MD 21841, 410-632-5000.

Created: 2025-03-12