Van Driver

We Are Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority

We Are Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority

Since 1938 the Portsmouth Redevelopment and Housing Authority has been working to create jobs, expand the City's tax base, improve the quality of life for our citizens and breathe new life into our historic neighborhoods. Today, our dedicated professionals are committed to providing the best customer service to all of our vendors, development partners, and clients. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for the citizenry of Portsmouth, Va. through resource acquisition, asset management, and pursuing innovative opportunities. 

Making our city more inviting than ever means welcoming the best and brightest professionals to our team. We are currently accepting application or resume’ for the following position opening:

                                                                                                          VAN DRIVER – PART TIME

Position Summary

Reporting to the Resident Services Coordinator, this position is responsible for transportation of program participants.  

Position Description

• Safely and promptly transports program participants to and from their destination.
• Communicates with the Resident Services Coordinator regarding the transportation work schedule and efficiency. 
• Utilizes the agency cellular telephone for emergencies or when special circumstances arise.
• Ensures that the vehicle is kept fueled and is maintained in a clean and orderly condition and informs supervisor immediately of any mechanical problems.
• Observes all Authority general safety rules and regulations and traffic laws,  
• Job duties, responsibilities, specifications, and other job aspects may be changed as needed; performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures that Authority vehicles are cleaned and disinfected prior to and after use.

Position Requirements

• Ensures all safety and housekeeping standard are compliant with federal, state, local and agency guidelines.
• Adhere to local and state driving rules of the road.
• Must be familiar with the various Authority’s Housing Development locations and local streets highways, roads and streets.
• Must possess good organizational and time management skills with  the ability to multi-task various work assignments.
• Must be a self-starter, taking the initiative to work independently with minimal supervision and in the absence of specific instructions.
• Must be punctual, communicative and detail oriented. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to meet time sensitive schedules and deadlines, 
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make appropriate “on-the-spot” decisions in accordance with established policy and procedures.
• Must possess excellent human relations skills and promote a positive image of the Authority by establishing and maintaining to the greatest extent possible a viable and positive working relationship with   tenants and co-workers.
• Act with tact and courtesy with all levels of management and general public and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the same. 
• Must be flexible in work schedule and other unscheduled working hours and must be accessible, preferably by telephone or other effective means.
• Must possess and maintain an excellent driving record and be insurable by the Authority’s automobile insurance carrier and possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license throughout duration of employment.

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to complete all physical duties of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

•   Sufficient manual dexterity to operate a motor vehicle, specifically a 15-passenger van.
• Ability to perform job assignments in inclement weather
• Move, transport, position, install, remove – Frequently moves items weighing up to 50 pounds across areas for various needs.

Experience and Training

• Any combination of education equal to graduation from high school.
• Five (5) years of proven driving experience required.