Operations Supervisor- Parking & Transportation

To be considered for this position, candidates must apply via the official Valdosta State University "Careers" page at

About Us
As a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.

Blazer Creed

Valdosta State University is a learning environment based on trust and mutual respect in which open dialogue, vigorous debate, and the free exchange of ideas are welcome. The University is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity, and citizenship. As members of this community, and proud Blazers, we will strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University.

Civility - A Blazer shows courtesy and compassion as well as respect for the dignity of every human being.

Integrity - Each Blazer is responsible for his or her own actions, and our community is stronger when we contemplate the context of our decisions and uphold the principles of trust and honesty.

Citizenship - Every Blazer has an interest in the well-being of the community, and, therefore, a duty to stay informed, to make positive contributions, and to offer support to those who need help.

As a Blazer, we pledge to uphold the core principles of Civility, Integrity, and Citizenship.

Job Summary
Lead a team within a unit to accomplish daily operations that support the mission of the department and university.

Based on the recent Proclamation: Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers (H-1B), VSU will not be sponsoring any new H-1B visa petitions until further notice.

Responsibilities
Typical Allocation of Duties:

Manage and assign - 50%
Assign projects and tasks to team. Manage workloads and track time spent on projects and tasks. Supervise personnel to accomplish day-to-day operations of assigned functions.

Enhance quality of services - 20%
Assess quality of services provided. Recommend improvements to processes and services. Implement improvements and train employees in best practices.

Facilitate service continuity - 15%
Facilitate cross-training and dissemination of institutional and professional knowledge for service continuity.

Compliance - 15%
Interact with federal, state, local, and professional entities to ensure compliance with appropriate statutes and regulations.

Supervisor Expectations:

Manage daily operations of Parking Enforcement.
Develop bus schedules and routes according to class schedules (provided by the Division of Enrollment and Student Affairs).
Supervise bus drivers and student employees; manage work schedules; assign routes/duties; approve time; perform substitute driver duties as required; and conduct performance evaluations.
Interview, select, train, and supervise student employees for Parking Enforcement.
Monitor GPS and ridership system to optimize route performance.
Monitor parking lots for availability, compliance, and maintenance issues.
Organize parking blockages, signage prep/installation, and routing for daily operations (special events, construction, etc.).
Train employees in all safety procedures, motor-vehicle operation standards (including buses), and annual compliance.
Serve as the central communication point between Parking Enforcement and other university departments such as University Police, Plant Operations, Athletics, etc.
Attend planning meetings and represent the department at campus-wide discussions.
Collaborate with campus departments to schedule transportation services for campus events and communicate route and/or schedule changes to the campus community.
Enforce compliance with federal, state, USG, and VSU motor-vehicle use policies and coordinate with UPD for accident reporting.
Conduct routine bus inspections; maintain accurate maintenance and safety logs/records (digital and physical) for all vehicles; maintain logs for citations and time sheets.
Coordinate maintenance, fueling, and inspections for all department vehicles (including LPR vehicles, department fleet vehicles, and buses.
Plan and oversee parking lot painting and sign repair projects; coordinate major repairs with Plant Operations/Contractors.
Provide/coordinate technical support and troubleshooting for all parking systems (including Nevins Hall gate arms).
Perform regular software and equipment testing/configuration and maintenance, ensuring accurate citations and vehicle data entry; manage all parking devices used by patrollers and bus drivers (iPads, printers, etc.). Coordinate with IT/vendors as needed for repairs/updates/replacements.
Required Qualifications
Required Experience
Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of related work experience.

Proposed Salary
$43,888

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

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

Conditions of Employment
Applicants are required to provide:

professional references with current contact information

documentation of academic credentials

employment history

Please note that during the search process, VSU reserves the right to:

ask candidates who will serve in Positions of Trust to disclose criminal record history during the initial screening process and prior to a conditional offer of employment,
view social media outlets, and
remove job postings without additional notification.
Employment is contingent upon:

successful completion of a background check investigation, including a criminal background check
reference checks
Employment may also be contingent upon the job-based requirements if applicable for your position:

satisfactory credit check
successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
pre-employment drug testing
confirmation of credentials
After initial hiring, employees will be required to successfully complete all of the following training:

New employee orientation
VSU's Annual Compliance Training:
USG Ethics Policy
Conflict of Interest/Outside Activities Policy
Drug Free Workplace
Sexual Misconduct and Title IX
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Motor Vehicle Policy
Workers Compensation (new hires)
Georgia Open Records Act (new hires)
USG Cybersecurity Training (required twice yearly)
Job-specific training such as: FMLA and Worker's Compensation, Budget Manager training, Purchasing Training (ePro & PCard), and Defensive Driving
Equal Employment Opportunity
Valdosta State University is an equal opportunity educational institution. It is not the intent of the institution to discriminate against any applicant for admission or any student or employee of the institution based on the age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation of the individual.

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Clery Disclosure
The Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act requires institutions of higher education to publish an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (ASFSR). The ASFSR includes crime statistics for the three previous calendar years of reported crimes that occurred on campus; in or on certain non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by our institution; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and fire safety policies and statistics. The ASFSR is published annually by October 1 and is available online at: You may request a paper copy of the report by emailing [email protected] . Start Date: Position Type: Full-Time Permanent Experience: 2-5 Education: Bachelors Travel: Vacation: Contact Name: Shannon Zapf Type: Employer Company: Valdosta State University Web Site: About UsAs a comprehensive institution of the University System of Georgia, Valdosta State University (VSU) is a welcoming, aware, and vibrant community founded on and dedicated to serving our communities' rich and diverse heritages. Through excellence in teaching, basic and applied research, and service, VSU provides rigorous programs and opportunities that enrich our students, our university, and our region. As such, the VSU mission consists of three interrelated parts that includes a student mission, university mission and regional mission. The university is equally dedicated to the core values of community, including a commitment to practice civility, integrity and citizenship. As members of this community and proud Blazers we strive to uphold these core values for the advancement of the University, as stated in the Blazer Creed and reflected in our commitment to the University System of Georgia's Core Values.Blazer CreedValdosta State University is a learning environment