Transportation Technician

About the Employer

Technician: Transportation

Job Summary

Responsible for administrative functions in the Division of Transportation, including administrative support, records management, and oversight and responsibility for all personnel and equipment. Qualifications, finance and accounting processes, and legal compliance records. Gathers, and maintains Division's employee and equipment inspection documents. Works closely with MVA for bus inspection records and preventive maintenance. Liaison between MSDE, legal contacts, and insurance companies as it relates to equipment and accident-related coordination.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

Coordinates school bus accident response and administration. Contacts police, schools, and insurance carriers as accident investigation is proceeding. Gathers police data, investigative data, and statements from drivers, maintains reporting responsibility, and communicates with staff.

Maintains data and oversight for Transportation Accident Review Board

Assists with daily office phone coverage.

Develops and maintains school bus inspection schedule. Responsible for bus inspections and complete data maintenance on all inspection services.

Provides actual inspection services to include emergency escape devices, window conditions, electronic buzzers and latches, and view for vandalism and cleanliness.

Prepares material and data and acts as liaison to the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration for all certification and registration activity for agency and contractor-owned buses.

Coordinates and is responsible for preventive maintenance notifications and associated records for agency and contractor-owned buses.

Processes purchase orders for departmental requirements, maintains office files/logs for the efficient processing and filing of purchase orders, requisitions, and invoices; researches contract pricing terms.

Maintains detailed cost accounting records to include the finance, inventory, overhead, bus inspection, and expenditures utilizing mainframe accounting systems and spreadsheet applications. Prepares financial reports, schedules, summaries or other correspondence relative to assigned.

Maintains confidential files to ensure that all CDL drivers and cab drivers are compliant relative to pre-service and periodic and random drug testing.

Reviews DOT (Department of Transportation) physical reports received from physicians; verifying completeness; validate blood pressure readings and eye examination results, verify signatures of the driver and the physician; send correspondence as necessary to identify and ultimately correct records.

Acts as liaison with investigations and Office of School Security regarding all criminal background checks as well as generation of monthly report of current driver/attendant roster.

Generates monthly list of new drivers supporting Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration's (MVA) 'MVA Go' system to immediately flag any changes that may occur on driving records.

Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Associate's degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required;
or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Experience

Three (3) years related administrative, purchasing, accounting, or transportation field experience required;
or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment in the timely execution of delegated administrative responsibilities. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form with the general public, contractors, manufacturers, and Anne Arundel County Public Schools' staff.

Ability to exercise tact and cooperation in dealing with Anne Arundel County Public Schools personnel, contractors, outside agencies, and the general public.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from specialists, contractors, affiliated agencies, and the general public.

Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.

Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. video/web conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred). For new permanent secretarial/clerical/technician hires, a minimum score on a pre-employment assessment is required.

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Driving Requirements

N/A

Leadership Role

N/A

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing: under 1/3 of the time Walking: under 1/3 of the time Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Vision: The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work Environment

Location
Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time

Noise Level

Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time

Weight & Force Lifting and Carrying Requirements

Up to 10 pounds: under 1/3 of the time

Travel Requirements

N/A

Job Information

Approved Date:¶19/1/2026

Established Date:±19/1/1993

Title Code:°E43238

Title: Technician: Transportation

Alternate Title: Technician: Transportation

Reports to Generic: Director

Reports to Specific: Director: Transportation

Organization
Division: Operations
Business Unit: Transportation
Department: Fiscal
Negotiated Agreement: Secretaries and Assistants Association of Anne Arundel County (SAAAC)

HR Job Information
Unit: IV
Days Worked: 260
FSLA Exemption Status: Non-exempt
Grade: SG11
Click here to view terms of employment, benefits, and salary scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 4 - SAAAC)

Essential Job

Months Worked: 12
Hours Worked: 7

Job Family: Transportation Services
Sub-function: Transportation Assistants

VR# 27030; VR# 27033