Senior-Level Transit Regional Coordination and Mobility Management Planner

South West Transit Association; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) seeks a Senior Transportation Planner to lead the Transit Regional Coordination and Mobility Management efforts in the Dallas–Fort Worth region.

You will oversee staff, collaborate with internal staff and planners, and work with local governments and transportation providers to shape public transportation programs. This is a role within a dynamic, mission-driven organization that values innovation and public service.

Qualifications

• Experience leading staff in transportation planning projects.
• Ability to collaborate with internal staff, planners, providers, and governments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Land-Use and Mobility Options program team.
• Oversee staff activities and project implementation in Transit Regional Coordination and Mobility Management.
• Engage with stakeholders in the Dallas–Fort Worth region.

Skills

Leadership

Public transportation planning

Stakeholder collaboration

Job description

Senior-Level Transit Regional Coordination and Mobility Management Planner

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States.

The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking an individual to assume a leadership role on the Land-Use and Mobility Options program team, oversee staff activities, and implement programs and projects related to public transportation, specifically within the area of Transit Regional Coordination and Mobility Management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to participate and discuss public transportation projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area with internal staff, transportation planners, public and private transportation providers, local governments, communities, and other stakeholders. The official title for the individual in this position will be Senior Transportation Planner.

NCTCOG is recognized as military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired during a military service career. All qualified veterans are invited to apply.

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 NCTCOG Transportation Department 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.