OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced and organized Transportation Manager to oversee and direct transportation operations, fleet management, and shuttle services for the University. This critical role involves planning, managing, and coordinating daily transportation operations, ensuring efficient fleet maintenance in collaboration with Facilities Management, and overseeing the motor pool, including support for special transportation events such as athletic team travel. The Transportation Manager will directly or indirectly supervise support staff, including drivers, automotive technicians, and fleet personnel, ensuring smooth and reliable transportation services. This position requires strong leadership skills, strategic planning capabilities, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and customer service. This Full-time position starts at $25 per hour and is located in Norfolk, VA.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plan direct and manage daily transportation Services operations to ensure efficient services. Assures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and codes.


• Develop, review, and administer Transportation Services Department policies and procedures.


• Develop annual department goals and objectives.


• Develop long-term transportation plans that include non-vehicle and alternative vehicle components.


• Develop, Implement, and manage programs and services to facilitate the use of alternative methods of transportation and work habit modifications to minimize the need for campus vehicular parking.


• Develop and implement traffic safety education and enforcement initiatives to work closely with campus planners to promote the safe use of vehicles in and around campus vehicular parking


• Develop and implement traffic safety education, enforcement initiatives, and work. Closely with campus planners to promote the safe use of vehicles in and around the campus neighborhood


• Manage the Transportation Services annual auxiliary-based operating budget within established university financial policies and procedures


• Monitor monthly department revenue and expenses to include receivables and forecast year-end revenue and expenses every quarter to include financial reports and reconcile as appropriate


• Maintain appropriate contracts related to Transportation Services as assigned,


• Serve and represent committees, public events, and professional organizations.


• Engage in problem-solving, presentations, focus groups, and sharing information with constituent groups on and off campus.


• Collaborate with the Chief mechanic.


• Oversee the daily operations of the motor pool, ensure vehicles are well maintained, and establish a vehicle replacement schedule.


• Oversee shuttle services (either in-house or outside vendor


• Manage part-time long-distance and shuttle drivers, including hiring, scheduling, assigning work, reviewing performances, and recommending salary increases, promotions, or terminations.


• Process Monthly motor pool recoveries.


• Efficiently performs duties as assigned and works as a team within division and company.


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Considerable time is spent at a desk using a computer terminal.


• May be required to travel to other buildings on the campus.


• Attending conferences and training sessions on campus or in or out-of-state locations may be required.


• They may be required to travel occasionally to outside customers, vendors, or suppliers.


• Must be able to work long hours in case of emergency and emergency recovery period


• Must be available 24/7 to assist with transportation in emergencies


• Proactive problem-solving skills and critical thinking


• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.


• Ability to prioritize tasks.


• An ability to effectively communicate to large and small group audiences.


• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or higher required.


• A valid VA Non-commercial Class C driver’s license (or equivalent) is required, along with the ability to meet the requirements to operate a VA State vehicle.


• Minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible experience in transportation supervisory roles or equivalent experience.


• Strong understanding of business continuity principles and practices.


• Demonstrated skills in communication, team building, project management, and analysis.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 


• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at times. 


• Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.


• Travel may be required for up to 10% of the time.

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.


• You like to make your employer look good.


• You find solutions, where others only see problems.


• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.


• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.


• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.


• Medical, dental and vision insurance.


• Medical and dependent flexible spending account.


• Pet insurance.


• Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.


• 401k with a generous employer match.


• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.


• Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.


• Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.  The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.  Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.