Position: Automotive IT Coordinator

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Assistant Supervisor, the Automotive Information Technology Coordinator is responsible for managing the mobile electronics technology infrastructure thereby using the full potential of equipment and associated software, increasing the safety and security for pupils and associates operating within a pupil transportation and support services fleet environment.  This position is mobile requiring the use of a service vehicle to travel between transportation and support services facilities throughout the school district.  The employee in this class is responsible for managing the technology infrastructure, which includes various vehicle information systems utilized in the school system fleet.

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implements, directs and executes programs hands-on for the maintenance of surveillance, GPS and communication equipment with measurable results;
• Manages vendor relationships to maintain ongoing service programs, parts inventory, advance replacement units, associated firmware, relevant changes in vehicle architecture and new product developments;
• Installs and manages inventory of mobile electronics equipment as required with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within strict timelines;
• Provides support to various school system administrative supervisors and staff in order to maintain end user efficiency;
• Assists in the procurement of mobile safety and security electronics to maximize investments in mobile technology;
• Participates in mentoring new Automotive IT Technicians and Automotive Trades Helpers;
• Creates and provides training programs and provides technical support for the benefit of the school system staff; and
• Preforms other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of the pupil transportation environment including, but not limited to fleet operations, information technology, administration, safety, routing and procurement;
• Thorough knowledge of 12 and 24 VDC electrical systems and multiplexed topology in type A, B, C, D and multi-functional school buses;
• Thorough knowledge of applicable mechanical systems in type A, B, C, D and multi-functional school buses;
• Thorough knowledge of digital surveillance, routing and GPS software;
• Knowledge of OEM production cycles, delivery and scheduling;
• Possesses tools necessary to perform within the assignment;
• Maintain a high proficiency in Microsoft operating systems and MS Office; and
• Maintain effective human relations skills; good oral and written communication skills.

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

High school diploma required.  A minimum of three (3) years of experience in the automotive information technology field, including experience installing integrated electronic systems in all types of vehicles; managing service employees, suppliers and subcontractors; and directing mobile electronics installation utilizing a staged process; some experience as a journeyman automotive information technology technician including some experience in an administrative, supervisory or management capacity.

Certification:

Possession of an appropriate and valid Maryland Motor Vehicle License with a driving record indicating five (5) or fewer current points of which no more than three (3) shall have been accumulated as a result of traffic violations occurring while operating a Board of Education vehicle.  Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class "B" with endorsements "P" (Passenger) and "S" (School Bus) required or the ability to obtain within the probationary period for new employees or within 6 months of obtaining the position for current PGCPS employees; CDL Class "A" with "P" (Passenger) and "S" (School Bus and Air Brake) preferred. Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Certifications are strongly encouraged.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises the work of Central Garage Services personnel grades 10 through 19 as assigned.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb a ladder, and work in confined spaces. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 50 lbs.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.

Additional Information:

None.