Regional Transportation Coordinator

The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.

The Regional Transportation Coordinator provides technical assistance, service, information, evaluation and training to 35 school districts and one State Tribal Education Compact School in the Whatcom, Snohomish, Skagit, San Juan, and Island counties. The coordinator assists OSPI in coordinating and administering statewide programs, approving school district funding requests, and managing the region’s programs, through an indirect reporting relationship with the State Director of Student Transportation.

8 hours per day, 260 days per year.

High school graduate or equivalent and a minimum of five years successful supervisory experience in a student transportation system. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted which provides the skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Washington State School Bus Driver Instructor Authorization and the completion of the Central Washington University Pupil Transportation Management Training Program are preferred.

Valid Washington State driver's license and proof of liability insurance required. WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance required.

Work is performed approximately 50% in an office environment and approximately 50% traveling to the 35 assigned school districts as well as staff meetings in Olympia and attendance of assigned statewide programs. Lifts and carries a maximum of 25 pounds. Adequate manual and finger dexterity, hearing, speech, and vision are necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. This position is eligible to telecommute up to 60% per week at the discretion of department head and following a successful six-month probation period.

Potential hazards are present based on the fact that the position requires the incumbent to drive a significant amount. Hazards may include but are not limited to traveling alone, driving in inclement weather conditions and varied road conditions.