*Please note effective 07/01/2024, this position is subject to the provisions of NC G.S.115C and exempt from the State Personnel Act. For further information about 115c, please refer to Session Law 2023-10 ( Download PDF reader).*

This position is pending reallocation to a 40 hour position.

The Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf (ENCSD) is a state school that provides a specialized learning environment for deaf, hard of hearing, and deaf-blind students. The ENCSD offers students an academic setting with low classroom ratios, career and vocational skill development, technology-based programming, and an overall accessible environment for learning through American Sign Language. In addition, the ENCSD offers a full-service boarding program for students residing outside of Wilson County. The ENCSD seeks to promote both intentional and experiential learning to provide continued advancement in student academic achievement and social/emotional well-being.

This is a full-time/40 hours per week position that is located at the Eastern North Carolina School for the Deaf, in Wilson, NC. This position is mandatory and essential to school operations and follows the 10-month Academic Calendar.

The major purpose of this position is to transport and monitor students to and from school daily driving a state vehicle (car, van, or activity bus) on established routes. This position is also required to clean buses daily. An employee in this class operates a school bus on assigned route(s) and schedule to provide safe and efficient transportation so that students may enjoy the fullest possible advantage from the programs and offerings of the ENCSD. Work involves performing pre-and post-trip inspections of the bus; obeying all traffic laws and school bus regulations while operating the bus; observing all safety regulations and standards for school buses; and maintaining discipline of students assigned to ride the bus. Employee is also responsible for completing all required reports and securing the assigned bus before leaving the vehicle at the conclusion of a route. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in maintaining acceptable relations with parents/guardians of students transported and with other school staff.

This position requires a flexible 40-hour week, Sunday through Friday schedule. Schedules will be determined by specific bus routes assigned; typically, early morning and afternoon hours.

The selected candidate must possess a NC Dept of Motor Vehicles Driver’s License with a clean driving history. The following standards and qualifications will define a “clean” driving record.

• Must be 18 years old
• Must possess a valid North Carolina’s driver’s license
• Must have had a valid driver’s license for a minimum of two years
• With 2-4 years total driving experience; no more than one ticket or at-fault accident during that period
• With 5-9 years total driving experience; no more than two tickets and two at fault accidents and one ticket during that period
• No convictions of DWI in the last 10 years and not more than one DWI conviction ever
• No convictions of reckless driving
• No suspensions of driving privileges in the last 10 years due to a moving violation (a violation suspension for failure to appear does not count)
• Any prospective driver who has had a license in another state within the last five years must provide a driving record from that state as well as possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license at the applicant’s expense
• Not more than one conviction for a moving violation within the past 12 months and not more than 3 such convictions within the past 5 years

ENCSD drivers who transport students must initially, satisfactorily complete the behind wheel training, including skills tests, and classroom instruction under the instruction of DMV trainers and Transportation Directors. These drivers will be required to complete annual refreshers at the beginning of the school year.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Must possess a working knowledge of vehicle/equipment utilized in performance of daily tasks.
• Must be able to recognize emergency situations and follow appropriate procedures.
• Aptitude to pass written and road exams administered by DOT DMV.
• Considerable knowledge of safe and efficient practices and procedures used in the operation of a vehicle.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
• Capability to detect and report observable mechanical defects or failures on a vehicle.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Additional Requirements: Must possess a NCDL license, maintain a clean driving record, and successfully obtain certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment on an annual basis.
• All motor vehicle records are subject to the Federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (FDPPA) and General Statute (GS) 20-43.1.
• Management Preferences: Previous experience operating a school bus or equivalent, a NC Commercial Driver’s License and possess skill in communicating using American Sign Language.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The ENCSD offers students an academic setting with standards-based instruction, low classroom ratios, career and vocational skills development, current technology, and an overall accessible environment for learning through American Sign Language. A boarding program is available for enrolled students residing outside of Wilson County. The ENCSD seeks to promote both intentional and experiential learning to provide continued advancement in student academic achievement and social/emotional well-being.

All applicants must complete and submit a state application for employment by 5:00 pm on the closing date or the application will be deemed untimely and will not be processed. This includes paper application submissions.

The Eastern NC School for the Deaf selects applicants for employment based on an appropriate licensing, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability, political affiliation or political influence.

Degrees must be from an appropriately accredited institution.

Pre-employment drug testing and criminal background checks are required for all positions at Eastern NC School for the Deaf.

Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference for employment with State Government must attach either a Form DD-214.

Applicants seeking National Guard preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard. If an applicant is a former NC National Guard Member who served for at least 6 years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their State application.

Applicants with degrees not conferred at a United States college or university must attach a degree verification that their degree is equivalent to a similar degree form a US institution.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and/or applicants who do not have access to submit an application online, can submit their application via mail or by fax.  All paper applications should indicate the position number and job title in the section “Jobs Applied For”. NC State Government Paper Application for Employment (PD-107): PD107

Fax #: 252-234-1145       
Mailing address:       
Eastern NC School for the Deaf       
1311 US HWY 301 South       
Wilson, NC 27893

Instructions for all non-certified positions (these are positions that DO NOT require a teaching license)

In order to receive credit for work history and credentials, the applicant must list the information on the online application under the Work Experience section; specifically, “Duties Summary”. Any information omitted from the application cannot be considered for qualifying credit.  Attached resumes, cover letters and reference information will not be used for screening for qualifying credit or in lieu of a completed application. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” on a submitted application instead of a completed application with detailed work duties, will not be accepted.

To check the status of an application, please log in to your NC Government Jobs Opportunities account and click on the applicant profile and chose “Applications”.  For a general application status, the page will show all statuses to the right of the job under “Submitted”. For detailed application history for a particular job, click on “history” see your Step Evaluation Progression.  It is not necessary to contact the Eastern NC School for the Deaf Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review”.

Continuous recruitment positions (vacancy announcements that do not have a closing date) are reviewed weekly.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.

To check the status of your application, please login to your account.

Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 877-204-4442. Or, for technical issues with your Government Jobs applicant account, please call their Help Line at 855-524-5627.

For more information, please contact the Eastern NC School for the Deaf Human Resources Department at 252-206-7352.