Transportation Planner II – Safety

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The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking a Transportation Planner to support the Transportation Safety Program. This position will support the development and implementation of regional transportation safety coordination efforts and initiatives. Applicants wishing to apply 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:

• Collecting, processing, maintaining, and analyzing regional safety data including crash data from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Crash Records Information System, fatality data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System, and hazardous material spill data from the National Response Center
• Developing, tracking, and reporting regional and federal safety performance requirements
• Maintaining and updating the Regional Roadway Safety Plan
• Coordinating efforts for the Regional Safety Advisory Committee, safety projects, initiatives, and data requests
• Monitoring local government program activities for regional systemic and systematic safety improvement projects
• Analyzing and monitoring the Wrong Way Driving Mitigation Project and Intersection Safety Improvement Program countermeasure effectiveness
• Implementing activities for the NCTCOG Traffic Incident Management Training Program
• Coordinating activities for the Mobility Assistance Patrol Program (MAPP), including data collection and monitoring project budget and expenditures
• Collecting and analyzing regional incident management performance measures
• Drafting a regional annual safety performance measures report and assisting with the publication of the report
• Coordinating with regional partners and the general public to promote transportation safety related activities and initiatives
• Developing and maintaining databases and spreadsheets to ensure data accuracy
• Producing and interpreting charts, maps, plots, and reports utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Preparing and delivering oral presentations
• Drafting memorandums, letters, documentation, progress reports, articles, and final reports

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Functional knowledge of ESRI GIS with the ability to create maps and working knowledge of SQL
• Familiarity with safety related data (i.e., crash data and/or crash reports)
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, problem-solving, and 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
• Good communication, both verbal and written with the ability to listen to and follow instructions, coordinate with team members, and present ideas
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods
• At least one year of work-related experience

Starting Salary Range

Minimum of $54,009.00 - $64,810.80 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.

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.