Principal Transportation Planner – Safety

North Central Texas Council of Governments; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 86,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

North Central Texas Council of Governments in Arlington, TX seeks a Principal Transportation Planner to lead its Transportation Safety Program. This role oversees regional safety data analysis, performance targets, and implementation of safety initiatives.

You will supervise staff, coordinate with regional partners, prepare reports and presentations, and manage schedules, budgets, and project deliverables to improve regional roadway safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods
• At least five years of work-related experience (e.g., transportation safety planning)

Responsibilities

• Manage collection, processing, maintenance, and analysis of regional safety data (crash, fatality, hazmat)
• Oversee CVE Equipment and Training Program and CVE Working Group activities
• Lead Wrong Way Driving Mitigation Project and Intersection Safety Improvement Program
• Develop, track, and report regional/federal safety targets with partners
• Implement the CRASH predictive crash analysis software tool
• Update Roadway Safety Plan and coordinate Roadway Safety Implementation Plan
• Oversee regional safety funding program activities
• Coordinate Regional Safety Advisory Committee activities
• Promote transportation safety initiatives
• Develop and monitor project scopes, schedules, budgets, expenditures, and reports
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations
• Prepare and review correspondence, reports and executive summaries
• Supervise staff

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Detail orientation

Microsoft Office (Word/Outlook/PowerPt

Excel

Access (preferred)

GIS knowledge

Data analysis

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods

5+ years of relevant transportation safety planning experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

Excel

Access

GIS software (ArcGIS)

Job description

Principal Transportation Planner – Safety - (2173)

NCTCOG - ARLINGTON, TX 76005 US (Primary)

The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking a Principal Transportation Planner to assume a leadership role in its Transportation Safety Program. The individual in this position will manage the development and implementation of regional transportation safety coordination efforts and initiatives.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supporting the collection, process, maintenance, and analysis of regional safety data, including crash and fatality, hazardous material spill, and efforts related to regional crash rate development activities
• Managing the administration of the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Equipment and Training Program and CVE Working Group activities
• Managing activities related to the Wrong Way Driving Mitigation Project and Intersection Safety Improvement Program
• Managing activities related to the development, tracking, and reporting of regional and federal safety performance targets with regional partners and department staff
• Managing the implementation of the new NCTCOG CRASH predictive crash analysis software tool
• Managing the update of the NCTCOG Roadway Safety Plan and coordinating the development of NCTCOG’s Roadway Safety Implementation Plan
• Managing activities related to the regional systemic and systematic safety improvement funding program activities
• Coordinating efforts related to the Regional Safety Advisory Committee
• Planning, coordinating, and engaging in activities to promote transportation safety related initiatives
• Developing and monitoring project schedules, work scopes and budgets and monitoring expenditures, and reports
• Preparing and delivering oral presentations
• Preparing and reviewing correspondence, documentation, articles, reports, and executive summaries
• Supervising staff

Required Skills

• Strong communication, both verbal and written skills
• Good interpersonal, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing the quality of work
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, working knowledge of Access preferred
• Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Experience working with safety related data, including crash data and/or crash reports
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods
• At least five years of work-related work experience (e.g., transportation safety planning)

Starting Salary Range

Minimum of $85,798.06 - $102,957.67 annually

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, and was established to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. NCTCOG's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions. Since 1974, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area. The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise.

The agency offers generous benefits, a friendly atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision making, and challenging opportunities. The environment encourages both individual and team growth, responsibility and innovation.

NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired through a military service career.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

Background Check & Drug Testing:

All selected candidates must undergo a pre-employment background check and drug screening. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify:

The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Statement Concerning Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security:

NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. NCTCOG offers mandatory and elective retirement plans that have been developed specifically for public-sector retirement plan participants.

Be advised if you are hired by NCTCOG, your earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security (i.e., you will not pay Social Security taxes). This means that you will not earn credits for Social Security retirement or disability benefits in this job. If you retire or become disabled, and you are eligible for a Social Security benefit based on other work, your earnings from this job will not be used to compute your Social Security benefit. Your earnings from this job are subject to Medicare taxes and will count for purposes of the Medicare program. For more information on how you may qualify for Social Security benefits, visit www.ssa.gov.

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