Transportation Manager

About Us

Albany State University is a fully accredited senior unit of the University System of Georgia. Employees receive benefits provided by the University System of Georgia, including, but not limited to, medical and major medical insurance, group life insurance, participation in the Georgia Teachers Retirement System, Optional Retirement Plan (Faculty and exempt employees only), Social Security and Tuition Assistance Program after six months of employment.

Location

Our West Campus is located at 2400 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707. Our East Campus is located at 504 College Drive, Albany, GA 31705. The Human Resources office for both campuses is located on the West Campus in Building K, Suite 209.

Job Summary

The Transportation Director oversees all aspects of campus mobility, including transit systems, fleet management, and sustainable transport initiatives. They manage budgets, personnel, and infrastructure to ensure safe, efficient travel for students and staff, while collaborating on long-term transportation planning and regulatory compliance. Employee will report to the Vice President and Assistant Director of Facilities Management

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Develops, initiates and implements procedures to provide efficient and economical vehicle service to the campus.
• Plans, organizes and supervises the work of personnel engaged in operating, maintaining, repairing, reserving and dispatching automotive vehicles and related facilities.
• Prepares departmental budgets, directs the recording of expenses and analyzes purchase and repair costs to control expenditures.
• Collects automotive vehicle data and compiles reports needed for long range planning of the transportation program.
• Consult with vendors and campus officials concerning the purchase of automotive vehicles, machinery.
• Enforces safety and security regulations pertaining to vehicles, travel, equipment, records and documents of the transportation department.
• Procures certificates of title required by the state and arranges for registration, state inspections and insurance coverage.
• Coordinates, supervise and participates in the repair and maintenance of the university vehicle fleet.
• Supervise small engine repair shop.
• Insures that the department provides safe, reliable quality and cost-effective vehicles for other departments.
• Schedules all bus operations and motor pool vehicle travel.
• Keeps familiar with all current federal, state and local transportation laws and enforcing them.
• Prepares drivers travel budgets and dispatches drivers.
• Performs recorded periodic inspections of all motor pool vehicles and equipment.
• Reviews all drivers paperwork (logs, reports, etc.)
• Conducts courses in defensive driving for operators of university vehicles.
• Maintains records required in accordance with the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, Parts 382, 383, 387, 390, 496 and 340.
• Reviews federal motor carrier safety regulations and adjusts when needed.
• Prepares and maintains operating records and reports such as accident reports and vehicle damage.
• May operate vehicles as the need arises or instructed.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School diploma or GED.

Must possess a valid Georgia Commercial Drivers License, Class P with passenger endorsement.

Computer skills and Excel spreadsheet experience required.

2 years of supervision experience.

5 years of work-related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with large university and/or multi-campus parking operations.

Experience in a customer service or retail environment.

Project and event management experience.

Experience with financial accounting systems.

Proposed Salary

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Required Documents to Attach

Cover letter.

Resume.

A list of at least 3 professional references with their contact information.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service.

Ability to support various constituencies served by the University.

Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position.

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support Universitys mission for student success.

Knowledge about zoning, mapping, parking and mass transportation logistics and fleet service.

Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026, or by email at hrasu@asurams.edu. For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or by email at support@usg.edu.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

Excellence

We achieve outcomes of the highest quality, hold ourselves accountable to the highest standard and are committed to continuous improvement in University programs and services.

Respect

We are directed by tenets of ethics, treating other with courteous regard, and being civil in our interactions.

Community

We strive to build community and value a good mindset.

Teamwork

We seek partnerships within the University and community. We practice a supportive spirit that results in the implementation of plans, actions and shared results.

Learning

We cultivate a practice of global pedagogies in a learning environment.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Albany State University.

Certain positions may also require the selected candidate to submit to or have:

• a credit check completed for "Positions of Trust" and/or approved departmental purchase card usage
• a motor vehicle report for positions that require driving an Albany State University vehicle
• a successful pre-employment drug test

Equal Employment Opportunity

Albany State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for living, working, and studying. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, the University prohibits harassment of or discrimination against any person because of race, color, sex (including sexual harassment, pregnancy, and medical conditions related to pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity or national origin, religion, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran or military status by any member of the ASU Community on campus, in connection with a University program or activity, or in a manner that creates a hostile environment for members of the ASU community.

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Albany State University Office of Human Resources at (229) 500-2026. For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at 229-500-3442.