Transportation Planner II – Transit Regional Coordination and Mobility Management

North Central Texas Council of Governments; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking a Transportation Planner II to support Transit Regional Coordination and Mobility Management in the Dallas–Fort Worth region. The role involves coordinating short-term transit projects, engaging with partner agencies, and aiding multimodal service delivery across multiple counties.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least one year of experience, with a strong emphasis on data interpretation, planning

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in analytical, quantitative methods (Transportation Planning, Urban/Regional Planning, Public Administration, Engineering, or related field)
• At least one year of work-related experience

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the coordination, implementation, management, and assessment of short-term transit-related projects, including tracking progress and deliverables
• Building supportive community networks with partner agencies and conducting outreach
• Assisting with the development of traditional and innovative transit service delivery in a multimodal region
• Assisting with technical activities in short-term transit system planning, service planning, analysis, and service design
• Drafting correspondence, technical reports, grant applications, and other documents
• Applying transit-related data such as performance, ridership, financial, demographic, land use, and Census data in planning
• Preparing and delivering oral presentations
• Handling multiple assignments in a deadline-driven environment
• Working both independently and in a team environment

Skills

Transit planning

Data analysis

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Oral presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Transportation Planning or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Transportation Planner II – Transit Regional Coordination and Mobility Management - (2180)

Job Title

Transportation Planner II – Transit Regional Coordination and Mobility Management

Job Type

Full-Time

Category

Transportation Planning

Location

NCTCOG - ARLINGTON, TX 76005 US (Primary)

Travel

Job Description

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 a Transportation Planner in the Land Use and Mobility Options program team to support projects related to public transportation, specifically within the area of Transit Regional Coordination and Mobility Management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to participate in a wide range of public transportation projects with transit partners in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area as well as work with internal staff, public and private transportation providers, local governments, communities, and other stakeholders.

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

• Assisting with the coordination, implementation, management, and assessment of short-term transit-related projects, including tracking project progress, goals, and deliverables
• Building supportive community networks with partner agencies, including coordinating resources, conducting outreach through public presentations, providing technical assistance and finding innovative solutions to meet various transportation goals
• Assisting with the development of traditional and innovative transit service delivery in a multimodal environment across a multi-county region
• Assisting with technical activities associated with short-term transit system planning, service planning, analysis, and service design
• Drafting correspondence, technical reports, grant applications, and other documents
• Applying transit related data such as performance, ridership, financial, demographic, land use, Census, and other factors in a planning capacity
• Applying knowledge of transportation planning, principles and practices into work tasks
• Conducting research and analysis, and interpreting Federal, state and local regulations pertaining to transportation planning and funding
• Preparing and delivering oral presentations
• Good critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing quality of work
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Ability to derive insights and meaningful interpretation of data by performing analyses on various sources
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods (Transportation Planning, Urban/Regional Planning, Public Administration, Engineering, or related field of study)
• At least one year of work-related experience

Minimum of $57,065.00 - $68,478.00 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 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. NCTCOG also serves as a designated recipient for Federal Transit Administration funds.

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 during a military service career. All qualified veterans are invited to apply.

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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