Operations Manager for Transportation Support Services
UVA HealthThe Department of Parking and Transportation is seeking a Division Operations Manager for Transportation Support Services..
Division Managers are the primary contacts responsible for management of specified organizational divisions within Parking and Transportation. These divisions include Transit Operations, Safety and Training, Transportation Demand Management, Facilities and Maintenance, Custo
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mer Service, Fleet Management, Permit Parking, Event Services, and Data Management. P&T Division Managers supervise staff and provide management to complex teams within the organization.
Typical hours will range depending on the department’s service level. Parking and Transportation provides services that operate in a 24/7 window. The Operations Manager will manage a team of supervisors, dispatchers, and drivers that oversee these services. Flexibility with scheduling is a necessity of the position, and faithful attendance is a core requirement.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Direct and oversee daily operations of specialized transportation services including paratransit (UVA FlexRide), overnight on-demand service (UVA Ride), and other assigned mobility programs.
• Creates, assigns, and maintains shift schedules for drivers, supervisors, and support staff
• Reports to and assists the UVA Transportation General Manager in transportation initiatives and operations
• Coordinates and collaborates with the Operations Manager for UVA Transit
• Ensure safe, reliable, and customer-focused service delivery that meets the organization’s goals and service standards
• Ensures a smooth transition and implementation plan during operational changes
• Programs and manages technology: automated passenger counting (APC), GPS and fleet maintenance, mobile tracking system, real-time vehicle tracking system. Assist with contract management, procurement activities, and vendor oversight
• Monitors service performance, productivity, and resource utilization to maintain operational efficiency and develop improvements
• Serves as point of contact for transportation support operations during inclement weather and emergency events
• On-call point of contact for any after-hours needs (nights / weekends)
• Liaison with in-house Maintenance, Safety, and Training divisions
• Drives buses or other service vehicles, as needed, to maintain coverage of services
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Education: Bachelor's degree or 4 years of relevant experience
• Experience: At least four years of experience in logistics or transportation, to include managing people and resources.
• Licensure: VA Commercial Driver's License Type A or B with Passenger and Air Brake endorsements and positive point balance is preferred; ability to obtain said license within the first six months of employment is required.
The Anticipated Hiring Range for this position is $78,000-$90,000 Annually. This is a full-time position with UVA benefits. Employee benefits package highlights include:
• 22 days of paid time off, increasing with service; 13+ paid holidays each year, in addition to paid time off; Parental and Community Service Leave
• Health plan with options to meet healthcare and financial needs
• Retirement through the Virginia Retirement System
• Tuition and professional development benefits
• Employee wellness program featuring activities to earn up to $500/year
For this position, the selected candidate will need to complete the required background checks prior to the start date of the position.
Please provide the following documents in order to be considered for this position
• Resume'
• Cover letter
For further information about this position, please contact Allison Day and4ne@virginia.edu or Kendall Howell klh3t@virginia.edu For information about the recruiting process contact Eric Allen uth9qh@virginia.edu
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, an