The Individual selected as the Director of Transportation will have successfully demonstrated the ability to: Provide leadership in the implementation of the District's vision and assist with leading the organization with a focus on the future; Provide leadership from a perspective of collaboration and team orientation; assist in fostering a positive climate and staff morale, both within the department and throughout the District; Promote and understand the change process, with a focus on the future needs of students and organizational development; Participate in District administrative professional development activities and assist in designing, coordinating, and implementing classified professional development opportunities; Recognize and focus on implementation of best transportation practices; Direct the District's vehicle maintenance and transportation operations in order to implement safe, efficient, and effective support service to the education program facilities; Demonstrate skills at budgeting and financial matters, including budget proposals and documentation, as well as staffing allocations and related project planning activities. Perform supervisory functions related to assigned personnel including, but not limited to, applicant screening and hiring processes, staff assignment supervision, staff training, staff evaluation, labor relations, and related supervisory duties; Respond to emergency situations involving transportation operations; Participate in the District's student and employee safety program for ensuring a safe educational and working environment, and compliance with district, State, and Federal laws and regulations regarding safety in the public-school environment; Implement safety programs for reduction of accidents.