Transportation Planner I – Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Long Range Transit Studies)

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 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 to assist with long-range transit planning and travel demand model activities on the Metropolitan Transportation Plan program team. The individual in this position will play a key part in studying the potential development of future transit services by utilizing the regional travel demand model to simulate and analyze both current conditions and future scenarios, ensuring data-driven decision-making for transportation development. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position, should apply online at https://www.nctcog.org/Careers. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing relevant work experience, as well as a current resume.

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

• Working with supervisor on long-range needs analyses and corridor studies for multiple modes including bus, rail, high-capacity transit, and high-speed rail
• Assisting with planning and project development activities such as NCTCOG’s Metropolitan Transportation Plan, the Dallas-Fort Worth High-Speed Transportation Connections Study, and subarea initiatives such as county-wide transit studies
• Working with supervisor to perform modeling tasks, including coding roadway and transit networks, running the model, and analyzing model outputs, to support regional planning and project evaluation
• Working with supervisor to interpret, manipulate, and summarize data to produce various reports, charts, and maps to communicate forecasting results for intended audiences (i.e., internal staff, policy officials, general public)
• Working with supervisor to coordinate planning activities with external stakeholders such as local governments, transit agencies, and the general public
• Drafting presentations for supervisor review, with the opportunity to deliver presentations to staff and committee members
• Drafting for supervisor review, meeting agendas, correspondence, technical reports, and other documents

Required Skills

• Good communication, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen to and follow instructions, coordinate with team members, and present ideas
• Good 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 quality of work
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Familiarity with transportation and regional planning principles and processes, travel demand forecasting processes and/or data visualization tools and methods desired
• Familiarity with Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with the ability to create maps desired

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods (e.g. civil engineering, physics, transportation planning, urban/regional planning, or related field)
• One year or less of work-related experience

Starting Salary Range

Minimum of $49,022.46 - $58,826.95 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, 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. 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 through 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.