NCTCOG Transportation Planner II - Regional Public Transportation Coordination

Transportation Planner II - Regional Public Transportation Coordination

Tracking Code

617-153

Job Description

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.

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.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking a qualified individual to develop, implement and monitor public transportation projects in North Central Texas. This individual will work closely with public and private transportation providers, local governments, social service agencies, advocacy groups and communities to implement public transportation projects funded through Federal Transit Administration (FTA) programs for the general public and transit-dependent populations. This individual will foster partnerships, identify resources and develop projects. This posting is for a mid-level Transportation Planner II position.  Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at https://mycogcareer.silkroad.com/. To be considered for any other NCTCOG position that may currently be open, applicants need to apply online separately for those postings.  All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing work experience, as well as a current resume.

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

Regional and Community Mobility Coordination

• Assisting with the implementation of the strategies outlined in Access North Texas (www.accessnorthtexas.org)
• Supporting the coordination of planning activities that enhance regional connectivity between rural and urban areas
• Providing assistance by working collaboratively with transportation providers and human service agencies to increase access and improve service for transit-dependent populations
• Assisting in building supportive community networks by coordinating resources, conducting outreach through public presentations, and finding innovative solutions to meet various transportation goals in communities

Project Management

• Supporting project management activities for short-term projects from application and award through project close-out
• Communicating with grantees to provide support for project implementation, funding and sustainability matters
• Tracking project progress, goals and deliverables
• Providing technical assistance and support within the agency and to external partners
• Writing print and electronic technical reports and project status reports

Program and Project Administration

• Exploring innovative strategies to address transportation needs of low-income individuals, people with disabilities, older adults, and other transportation-dependent groups
• Assisting with federal grant management and reporting activities
• Assisting in performing general and technical research, data collection, and analysis
• Assisting in ongoing identification of inefficiencies in public and human service transportation
• Assisting in conducting competitive calls for projects
• Preparing correspondence and presentations

Required Skills

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, partner agencies, the public, and stakeholders
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sensitivity to cultural, socioeconomic and political issues in the community
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Self-motivation
• Innovative problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects, organizing and prioritizing multiple tasks
• Detail-oriented and well-organized
• Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook

Required Experience

• Work requires a Bachelor’s degree in an analytical, quantitative methods field such as Transportation Planning, Urban/Regional Planning, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, Business Administration or related area
• At least one year of job-related experience
• Experience implementing regional and/or public transportation projects desired
• Experience working with federal, state or local transportation programs desired
• Experience working with community groups and government agencies desired
• Experience working with transit-dependent populations desired

Salary
Minimum of $48,278.00 annually

FLSA: Exempt

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and national criminal background check in order to receive an employment offer from NCTCOG.

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.

Job Location

ARLINGTON, Texas, United States

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular 

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