Transportation Coordinator

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU) a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia invites applications for the position of Transportation Coordinator.

Fort Valley State University the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgias second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants students or employees on the basis of race gender ethnicity national origin sexual orientation religion age disability or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the oversight of the universitys bus drivers and fleet consisting of 3 shuttle buses 3 coach buses and 4 passenger vehicles. Schedules and coordinates the usage and maintenance activities of university fleet. The position also oversees the transporting of students to designated areas on and off campus.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides outstanding customer service to departments via expert assistance and support for fleet service
• Oversee the use of the Universitys vehicles equipment and improvement implementations.
• Ensures the campus acquires and maintains an inventory of vehicles available for employee and team travel and is responsible for all policies and procedure development related to a vehicle motor pool in compliance with the DOAS.
• Serves as the University liaison with the State of Georgia (DOAS) Transportation unit to procure or surplus vehicles for fleet. Maintain knowledge of Board of Regents policies and procedures federal state and local laws and regulations related to risk management safety and transportation.
• Performs ongoing analysis of operational decisions.
• Serves as primary database administrator for computerized maintenance management software and fuel access systems. Supports departments by serving as the subject matter expert and primary action person for new vehicle purchases and removal of old vehicles through approved surplus methods.
• Facilitates the collision repair process by collecting police reports initiating claims creating work orders coordinating repairs and returning completed vehicles to departments.
• Manage transportation shuttle and third-party fleet management contracts and invoices to issue requisitions for service and perform service validation.
• Provide vehicle and golf cart training as outlined by DOAS to the campus Track and maintain a process to ensure the maintenance on vehicles is up to date.
• Assist in the development of shuttle schedules routes and transfer points via third-party app and for special
• Conform to all state laws and regulations regarding DOT/FMSCA.
• Perform other duties as assigned for efficient operation of the

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED; bachelors in business field
• Three (3) years of experience in clerical bookkeeping or accounting; fleet/vehicle related experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education training and experience related to the position.
• 2 years of driving experience
• CDL License with P Endorsement is a plus but not required.
• Must be attentive to detail and have a strong customer orientation.
• Must successfully complete an MVR and criminal background.
• Must be able to maintain flexibility and openness to changing work priorities and conditions; simultaneously managing multiple tasks/projects.
• Must be able to work well with people public vendors community organizations and staff.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Must have work experience with third-party database software.
• Ability to work weekends and flexible

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Requires willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule including frequent nights weekends and beyond normal working hours as schedule requires.
• Physical requirements: able to lift 50 pounds; frequent bending climbing driving lifting; mobility to sit walk or stand for extended periods of time.
• Work is performed both in a climate-controlled environment (indoors) and

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

Shuttle Drivers and Student Assistants

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