Anticipated Transportation Specialist

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey - Central Office

Educational Services Commission of New Jersey
1660 Stelton Road
Piscataway, NJ 08854

POSITION: Anticipated Transportation Specialist
Twelve (12) Month Position

SCHOOL/PROGRAM: Transportation Department

START DATE: May 01, 2026- Pending Criminal History Clearance

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma, advanced coursework preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required
• Proficient and experienced in word processing, including Microsoft Word, Excel or equivalent spreadsheet applications
• Demonstrates computer and software skills applicable to cooperative transportation routing and billing system
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Commission may find appropriate and acceptable

SCOPE:
Performs the daily transportation duties required to operate the program and maintain open communication with districts, parents/guardians, vendors and receiving schools.

REPORTS TO:
Transportation Coordinator

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the processing and maintenance of records/contracts for transportation
• Maintain current logging of mail/letters/correspondence with response and assist in organizing and expediting the daily workload of the Transportation Coordinator
• Develop and maintain spreadsheets for reviewing vendor payments, as compared to contracted amounts
• Produce and maintain purchase orders
• Book and confirm field trips
• Assist in preparing up-to-date pupils listings, notifications for contractors, parents, guardians and district information on all routes prior to the beginning of the school year and as needed
• Prepare bid packages and assist at Bid Openings
• Assist districts in need of mi-year transportation placements. Notify districts, parents/guardians, contractors as needed
• Assist with scheduling meetings as needed with districts to solicit input for the program evaluation problem resolution, and to ensure safe and cost effective coordination of transportation
• Assist with regular monitoring of transportation routes to assure contractors are in full compliance with the specifications and in adherence to health and safety requirements
• Assist in developing and maintaining spreadsheets for reviewing vendor payments, as compared to district billings
• Preparation of monthly transportation enclosure for board Agenda as assigned
• Assist in preparation of contracts for submission to county Office
• Assist in quoting and assigning new routes
• Enter requisitions for transportation contracts, goods and services
• Monitor and report all accidents or incidents per guidelines
• Assist in maintaining transportation page on Commission website
• Assist in preparation and recording of contractors’ monthly payment certification
• Maintain vendor directories
• Assist in maintaining insurance records and files for compliance bid documents
• Process aide in lieu of payments
• Other duties and responsibilities the Transportation Coordinator and Business Administrator as assigned

BENEFITS: Full-time staff are eligible for Medical, Prescription, and Dental Benefits. Pension system enrollment varies by position and certification. Vacation, Sick, Personal and Bereavement Days are included.

Minimum Salary: $50,000.00/yr.

To apply for this position with the Educational Services Commission of New Jersey please visit the Human Resources Tab at www.escnj.us and click the employment opportunities link.

ESCNJ is an EOE/AA Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person