Head Bus Driver (Posting #183-24) at New Jersey Department of Children and Families
Paramus, NJ
About the Job
Head Bus Driver
(Posting #183-24)
The Department of Children and Families (DCF), has an immediate need for a qualified individual to fill a current Head Bus Driver position at the Office of Education - DCF Regional School, Bergen Campus, located in Paramus, NJ.
The Head Bus Driver, under the Regional Coordinator of Transportation, Bureau of Day Training Services, Department of Human Services, functions as the extended line authority of the Regional Coordinator of Transportation to maintain an adequate and appropriate service provided to students and clients of Day Training and Adult Activity Programs on a local basis. Has charge of and supervises the operation, maintenance, scheduling, and reporting of all vehicles assigned to specific locale, and the hiring and supervision of drivers; does related work as required.
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience in transportation and/or traffic control work involving the operation, maintenance and scheduling of buses or other systems of personnel transport.
NOTE: Ability to physically lift, move and position clients as needed.
LICENSE: Appointees will be required to possess a valid New Jersey Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and passenger endorsement for the class and type of vehicle to be operated, issued by the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission.
NOTE: Please provide a copy of your valid New Jersey CDL with P & S endorsements and also indicate on your resume if you possess a valid New Jersey CDL with P & S Endorsements. Failure to do so will result in disqualification for this position.
SALARY: $40,361.77 - $56,412.01
TO APPLY: You must submit a cover letter, resume and valid New Jersey CDL license with P & S endorsements as a single PDF document, saving the file by your Last Name, First Name.
Please indicate in your cover letter the Posting # and where you found this job opportunity. Send the file to:
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS: As a prospective employee of the State of New Jersey, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education’s website at StudentAid.gov/PSLF.
VETERANS PREFERENCE: Are you a veteran? If so, proof of your NJ Veterans Preference is required at application. Please provide a copy of your New Jersey Civil Service Commission NOTIFICATION OF VETERANS STATUS along with your cover letter and resume. For information on how to apply for Veterans Preference in the State of NJ, please visit the Civil Service Commission's website at http://www.state.nj.us/csc/seekers/veterans .
SAME APPLICANTS: If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more information on the SAME Program visit their Website at: https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml , email: CSC-SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (609) 292-4144, option 3
RESIDENCY LAW: Please refer to the New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ website at www.state.nj.us/dcf.
The Department of Children and Families is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive work environment which reflects the diversity of the state we serve.