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Accident and Claims Specialist

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Assistant Training Supervisor CODE: 9555 SQ/OQ: Optimal Qualified
WORKING TITLE: Accident and Claims Specialist GRADE: 21 MONTHS: 12
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION; PHYSICAL DEMANDS; AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Summary Description: Assists with overall leadership and management of the Safety and Training Unit’s bus attendant and bus operator training program, and all unit personnel who are assigned to instruct, train and evaluate. This position directly supervises the Transportation Safety Trainer II and other staff. Participates in classroom and behind-the-wheel training of new bus operators and attendants. Under direction has primary responsibility for developing, implementing and sometimes instructing all unit trainings for those other than new bus operators and bus attendants, including re-certification and professional development courses related to driver retraining, defensive driving, and accident prevention. May serve as an MVA self-testing program examiner. Represents the Division of Transportation Services on system-wide training related work groups and committees. May provide driving instruction to personnel in other offices including accident investigation and reporting. Works with the Office of the General Counsel and Risk Management on acquiring, retaining, and sharing confidential and sensitive accident investigation and claim data. Physical Demands: Classroom instruction requires sustained standing/walking in a classroom environment. Accident scene investigation and Behind-the-wheel training require sustained standing/walking in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions. Sustained sitting may be required when instructing or observing bus operators, attendants, other staff. Special Requirements: None
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of student transportation system and school bus attendant/operator duties and requirements. Considerable skill providing training to school bus attendants/operators and providing supervising direction to safety trainers I and II. Demonstrates knowledge of requirements for local and state school bus driver and other commercial class vehicle driver licensing and certification and related school personnel and transportation policies and regulations. Skilled in common communication methods, reading, writing, and communicating orally, and understanding and carrying out written and oral instructions. Ability to use office software such as Word, Excel, Power Point. Ability to read and follow a road map. Good human relations skills. Knowledge of and the ability to meet the seven core competencies of the Supporting Services Professional Growth System (SSPGS). Knowledgeable about the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) related to the qualification and disqualification of bus attendants and bus operators including accident and drug/alcohol related topics. Knowledgeable of the National Safety Council standards for determining the preventability of school bus accidents. Works with human resources and the Department of Compliance and Investigations to ensure employees are entered into the U.S. DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Drug/Alcohol Clearinghouse and Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) Disqualified Driver Database.
EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE; CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Education Training Experience:High school diploma or GED required. Three years satisfactory service as a school bus operator required. College courses in transportation, management, or other related field desirable. Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.Certificate License:Possession of a valid. A Maryland State Commercial Class B driver’s license (or equivalent) with air brake, passenger, and school bus endorsements.
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Example Duties:•Manages and updates all aspects of the MDOT License Monitoring System (LMS) including monitoring and notifying supervisors/employees of moving violations, downgrades, and other license-related issues.•May serve as the designated MDOT Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) Third Party Tester liaison and: communicates and works with MVA staff to coordinate the on-site testing program and provides training opportunities for examiners; ensures reports are submitted on time and accurately by the safety trainer II (monthly logs, daily testing schedules); troubleshoots technology issues (GETAC).Conducts classroom and on-the-road training as needed; and Conducts MVA commercial driver’s license skills testing.•Reviews classroom and behind-the-wheel instructional training materials to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations, and make updates as needed.•Investigates accidents; collects and analyzes data and artifacts collected during investigation. Retrieves, stores, and analyzes accident videos and other recordings.•Creates and manages the refresher training class schedules for bus attendants, bus operators, and other transportation staff adhering to federal (U.S. DOT), state (COMAR, MSDE), and local (MCPS) guidelines.•Updates all training materials including the pre-trip manual and the BO/BA training book.•Submits training completion records to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) Registry.•Represents the Division as liaison to the MVA and federal agencies related to transportation issues.••Leads and facilitates team meetings with the Safety/Training Unit in collaboration with or in the absence of the supervisor.•Conducts training discontinuation meetings with bus operator and bus attendant candidates.•Conducts evaluation of school bus attendant/bus operator performance and recommends employee certification. Coordinates and schedules re-certification trainings for returning employees and employees identified for additional support.•Analyzes accident and serious incident data and reports to form recommendations for employee retraining and possible human resource actions such as decertification and disqualification. Provides reports and presentations as requested or required by leadership, the division or district, or other governmental agencies as required as a part of routine data reporting or in response to subpoenas and other requests for information.•May serve on the Safe Routes to School committee.•Represents the division and presents accident investigation best practices and standards for other offices, divisions and departments.•Reviews and analyzes crash data, provides post-accident/crash reports, and develops countermeasures to reduce accidents and injuries.•Schedules and facilitates the Bus Accident Review Board (BARB) committee. Creates employee case history and reports and for review.•Retains records for BARB committee and forms recommendations in consultation with the supervisors of training and professional development on training, retraining and/or other recourses for bus operators involved in accidents.•Works with IT staff and the Office of Systemwide Safety and Emergency Management’s video records specialist to retain video records, digital photographs and records, in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and regulations.•Performs related duties consistent with the scope and intent of the position.

This description may be changed at any time.