Title: 00389 - Transportation Manager

State Role Title: Transportation Manager

Hiring Range: $31,886 - $60,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Norfolk State University

Location: Norfolk State University

Agency Website: WWW.NSU.EDU

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The objective of the Facilities Management Department shall be to provide a campus environment that is conducive to working and learning through the systematic maintenance, repair, renovation and construction of campus buildings, facilities, and infrastructure.
1. Develop and oversee transportation policies, procedures, and programsto ensure safe and efficient transportation operations
2. Review status of all maintenance on equipment to determineits usability monthly.
3. Maintain monthly maintenance records on the fleet equipment.
4. Review requests for long distance bus service (trips) and make the appropriate work
assignment.
5. Obtain all necessary documents and other information required for bus services.
6. Attend meetings with campus partners regarding the university's transportation needs.
7. Work with vendors to obtain quotes for division's purchasing needs.
8. Complete monthly, weekly and annual reporting requirements.
9. Approval of full-time and part-time time sheets using time and attendance system.
10. Ensure all staff are in compliant with transportation certification requirements and conduct training when necesary.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must have supervisor experience in transportation operations.
2. Must have knowledge of and ability to operate current highway and road navigation devices.
3. Ability to communicateeffectively both orally and in writing.
4. Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task
5. Requires a deep understanding of transportation technologies and industry trends.
6. Ability to work effectively with the university community.
7. Demonstrated ability to develop long term strategic.
8. Solid math skills adequate for computing load tolerance and mileage estimates
9. Leadership and the ability to positively motivate a team of drivers, mechanics, and laborers.
10. A working understanding of vehicle components, loading equipment and computers.
11. Proven experience as a transportation manageror similar role
12. Knowledge of safety and compliance regulations for transportation
13. Strong leadership and team management skills
14. Analytical and problem-solving skills
15. Ability to make decisions under pressure.
16. Detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate records.
17. Flexibility to work extended hours or weekends as needed.
18. Currentvalid vehicle operator's license or commercial driver's license required.
19. Should have five or more years of experience in bus services operations.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Application and/or résumé for this position must be submitted electronically by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Job Board/Recruitment Management System (RMS). Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of Virginia Employees Only), must attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from either the electronic application and/or résumé. RMS provides a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your RMS account to check the status of your application for this position.
Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include: criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Contact Information

Name: Office of Human Resources

Phone: 757-823-8160

Email: NO EMAILED DOCUMENTS ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.