Transportation Planner I – Regional Corridor Studies – Transportation Planning

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The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking a Transportation Planner to support regional and corridor transportation planning studies and travel forecasting analysis activities. 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:

• Supporting project coordination with partner agencies including the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA), and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) on National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) related studies in the region
• Supporting the development and monitoring of roadway components in the Metropolitan Transportation Plan for consistency
• Assisting with monitoring environmental studies and managing Planning and Environment Linkages activities
• Assisting with the review of traffic counts, travel demand model data, traffic impact analyses, and related information to support roadway corridor and subarea studies
• Assisting with computer-based travel demand forecasts
• Assisting with the development of custom travel modeling applications using TransCAD or similar travel model
• Working with supervisor to interpret and analyze travel demand forecast results, including daily roadway volumes, levels of service, vehicle miles traveled, and other performance measures
• Assisting with computer coding of roadway and transit networks for use in travel demand modeling
• Assisting with the preparation of countywide needs assessments, subarea studies, city thoroughfare plans, roadway corridor studies, and local government technical assistance requests
• Working with supervisor to prepare and analyze maps utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Working with supervisor to evaluate and recommend alternatives
• Drafting presentations for supervisor review, with the opportunity to deliver presentations to staff and committee members
• Assisting supervisor with procurement and contracting functions (i.e., drafting work scopes)
• Providing technical assistance and support to transportation partners and local governments

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of travel demand forecasting process
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Working knowledge of Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good interpersonal 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
• Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) principles

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods
• One year or less of work-related experience

Starting Salary Range

Minimum of $47,618.00 - $57,141.60 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 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, 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.