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North Central Texas Council of Governments

Transportation Planner II - Regional Public Transportation Coordination

Since 1974, the North Central Texas Council of Governments (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 Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking entry- or mid-level Transportation Planners to develop, implement and monitor public transportation projects in North Central Texas. The individual(s) 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. The individual(s) will foster partnerships, identify resources and develop projects. Additional responsibilities may include implementing projects identified by the Regional Transportation Council (RTC), supporting committees and work groups, as well as developing innovative partnerships. This posting is for the mid-level Transportation Planner II position. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online. To be considered for the entry-level Transportation Planner I position or 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 in the implementation of strategies outlined in Access North Texas (www.accessnorthtexas.org)
Supporting 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 with 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

Actively explore 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 with performing general and technical research, data collection, and analysis
Assisting with ongoing identification of inefficiencies in public and human service transportation
Assisting with 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 analytical, quantitative methods (Transportation Planning, Urban/Regional Planning, Political Science, Sociology, Public Administration, Business Administration or related area)
At least one year of job-related experience

Desire Experience In:

Implementing regional and/or public transportation projects
Working with federal, state or local transportation programs
Working with community groups and government agencies
Working with transit-dependent populations

Salary

Minimum of $41,416.00 per year