Transportation Supervisor
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Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Title |
Transportation Supervisor |
| Department |
Transportation - 084 |
| Position Summary |
The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret, and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world, and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education, and exhibition.
The Transportation department is seeking a full-time Transportation Supervisor to lead and facilitate the loading and unloading of school and charter coaches. The Supervisor will also facilitate the movement of taxis, buses, and private cars during Museum events and assist with processing and receiving Museum deliveries/event load-ins and event load-outs.
The Transportation Supervisor will work outside, which will include working in inclement weather.
Job duties include, but are not limited to:
- Supervise and facilitate the loading and unloading of school and charter coaches to ensure a safe environment.
- Supervise and facilitate the movement of taxis, buses, and private cars during Museum events.
- Fill out logs, collect information on buses and school groups, and assign departure times.
- Patrol the Museum perimeter for illegally parked buses.
- Deploy traffic cones and signs to control bus traffic and staging areas.
- Assist with and help coordinate Museum deliveries.
- Assist with event parking and logistics.
- Assist with event equipment load-ins and loadouts.
- Answer a variety of questions regarding Transportation department operations of the current event or events in the facility.
- Direct visitors and unauthorized vehicles to alternate entrances and/or parking areas as appropriate.
- Respond to emergency situations according to AMNH procedures, and emergency evacuation plans. Act as a representative of the department during an emergency as directed by Security.
The expected salary for the Transportation Supervisor is $43,789.42/annual. This position is overtime-eligible and the
AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.
Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization, and depth and scope of experience. |
| Minimum Qualifications |
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Two years of experience assisting the public and monitoring traffic flow, handling transportation operations, or a combination of training and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role.
- Ability to work on weekends and some evenings and/or early mornings.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Commercial driver's license (CDL).
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| Physical Demands |
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods.
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
- Must be able to move about the Museum campus.
- Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties.
- Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling.
- Climbing: Ascending or descending physical structures.
- Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. May include any of the following:
- Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward, or outward.
- Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul, or tug objects in a sustained motion.
- Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position.
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| Category |
Full-Time |
| Total Number of Scheduled Hours Per Pay Period |
70 |
| Union Status |
Union |
| FLSA |
Non-Exempt |
| Expected Salary Minimum |
$43,789.42/annual |
| Expected Salary Maximum |
$43,789.42/annual |
| EEO Statement |
The American Museum of Natural History is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Museum does not discriminate with respect to employment, or admission or access to Museum facilities, programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, marital status, partnership status, gender (including sexual harassment), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy and lactation accommodations, alienage or citizenship status, current or former participation in the uniformed services, status as a veteran, caregiver, pre-employment marijuana testing, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, national or ethnic origin, height, weight, or on account of any other basis prohibited by applicable City, State, or Federal law. Additional protections are afforded in employment based on arrest or conviction record, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, unemployment status, and credit history, in each case to the extent provided by law. |
| Quick Link |
https://careers.amnh.org/postings/4802 |
Posting Detail Information
| Posting Number |
GS1015P |
| Open Date |
06/03/2026 |
| Close Date |
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| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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Do you have a High School Diploma or equivalent?
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Do you have two years of experience assisting the public and monitoring traffic flow, handling transportation operations, or a combination of training and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for this role?
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Are you able to work on weekends and some evenings and/or early mornings?
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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American Museum of Natural History
Jun 03, 2026