FACILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION DIRECTOR
LOCATION: SIKESTON HEAD START ADMIN OFFICE
The Facilities and Transportation Specialist coordinates activities with State Child Care Licensing Representatives and State Fire Marshalls to ensure licensing of all Program Centers. This positions coordinates transportation of Head Start children ensuring licensed drivers and buses meet applicable state, federal and Head Start regulations. The position coordinates and monitors maintenance of facilities and transportation with Center Directors and Purchasing and Procurement Department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Must be knowledgeable of the Head Start Performance Standards, especially facilities and transportation.
Responsible for keeping Children’s Services Director informed of all weekly monitoring activities of facilities and vehicles.
Conducts regular on-site reviews of each Program Center, coordinates work to be completed to ensure licensing requirements are met or exceeded.
Monitors safety inspections daily of facilities and ensures any problems encountered are immediately corrected or that steps to correct deficiencies are taken.
Acts proactively to ensure Centers are maintained in good repair to ensure licensing and fire inspection rules are not compromised.
Conducts periodic surprise safety inspections of all Program buses and/or vehicles. Ensures all records of bus inspections and maintenance are up-to-date and correct.
Monitors and provides assistance as needed regarding transportation of Head Start children and staff.
Ensures pre-service and in-service training of drivers are completed in a timely manner. Records and files all training completion certificates/licenses and forwards to the Human Resource Department.
Ensures licensing requirements are accurate and correct for needs of Head Start Centers and types of buses utilized in centers. Periodically checks licenses of drivers to ensure currency and accuracy for the buses they operate.
Reports to Children’s Services Director, Human Resource Director and CEO any and all accidents immediately and participates in investigation as needed.
Approves requisitions for vehicle maintenance and emergency repair services for all Program vehicles and tracks expenses.
Review vehicle logs, collects bills and invoices of minor maintenance and submits to the Purchasing and Procurement Department.
Reports all incidents of child abuse observed or discovered pursuant to mandated reporter requirements and the guidelines of the Head Start Program, DAEOC and State Regulations.
Bachelor’s Degree in education, business, social work or related field with 3-5 years of experience in project management.
Travel will be required within the six county service area. Must have a current CDL drivers license valid in the state of Missouri as well as access to a vehicle. CDL must be current and allow the individual to drive the largest vehicle maintained by the Head Start Program.
Applicant must submit college transcripts with application/resume, and must have a driver’s license valid in Missouri, transportation and insurance.
DAEOC is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to comply with all applicable state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment based on race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin or other protected classification.
SUBMIT APPLICATION/RESUME UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.
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