Job Description

Job Description

Embodying the Virginia Tech motto of Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) the Division of Auxiliary and Business Services has responsibilities across multiple Virginia Tech campuses and throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia always working to meet the needs of the University and anticipate the needs of those we serve. Auxiliary and Business Services strives to be customer focused and operationally minded while offering a diverse group of services that support and enhance the Virginia Tech experience. We take pride in being a responsive innovative and inclusive workforce that are stewards of the resources entrusted to us.

This position reports to the Parking Enforcement Supervisor and performs a wide range of duties to ensure parking regulations across the Virginia Tech campus are abided by and encouraged among faculty staff students and visitors. The incumbent will perform routine patrolling of University parking lots to ensure parking rules and regulations are being observed. They will operate a university vehicle to patrol and ensure vehicles are parked in compliance with campus parking rules and regulations. While going through campus the Enforcement Officer will use a handheld computer and printer to issue parking citations daily. The partnership will be key in this role when contacting the parking dispatcher to verify accurate customer and account information when necessary throughout the day.

This position must be able to work with a diverse group of customers and handle conflict calmly and professionally. The incumbent will be required to assist with boot hardware installs when a towing occurs and respond to customer complaints regarding meter malfunctions and illegal parking.

The Parking Enforcement Officer plays a key role in working special events on campus such as graduation move-in/out football games orientation and other events supported by the university. They are required to also assist with snow removal during inclement weather on campus which can lead to additional hours outside the normal work schedule and even when the university is closed. It is an Emergency Personnel position. Additional duties are as follows for a brief description of the tasks that will be asked of the incumbent:
Responsible for monitoring parking signs on campus and reporting any problems to the
supervisor.
Responsible for weekly meter collection and meter maintenance as needed.
Responsible for tagging collecting storing and retrieving bikes on campus as needed.
Assist motorists on the university campus by performing jump starts and lockouts and completing
the required paperwork for these tasks.
At times this position will be the first point of contact to the Virginia Tech Community; quality
customer service is essential.
This position will help and assist individuals with directions and parking information on campus
while maintaining a positive and professional attitude.
Required to wear a departmental uniform including items such as a two-way radio body
camera and handheld computer.

In addition the incumbent will perform other duties as requested by supervisor take initiative to support the best interests of the department and a healthy work environment and perform work aligned with the terms in the Standards of Business Conduct Virginia Techs Principles of Community and the universitys motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve).

Required Qualifications

Customer service experience with a proven ability to work with diverse customers.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to deal with conflict situations calmly and professionally.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to use a handheld device and printer without supervision.
Must possess a current valid drivers license with no restrictions.
Ability to safely operate a motorized vehicle and/or a bicycle.
Ability to move and handle up to 25 lbs.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
Availability to report to work during inclement weather conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with the Virginia Tech campus.
Previous security parking enforcement or related experience.
Knowledge of university parking rules and regulations.
Data entry experience.
Experience using a two-way radio.
Experience working in a higher education environment.

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$42000

Hours per week

40

Review Date

April 20th 2026

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check and driving check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicinecollege Graduate School and Honors university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerous Extension officesand research institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.

Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact Megan Hinkle at during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Job Tags

Full time

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