Transportation Planner II – Roadway Safety/Safe Routes to School Coordination

Job Description

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service?

The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking a Transportation Planner with strong administrative and multi-tasking skills to support the Sustainable Development program, specifically related to roadway safety studies addressing multiple modes of transportation using the roadway (e.g., pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, motorists). This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual to work with senior-level staff and participate in a wide range of activities with stakeholders in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area related to coordinating and planning for roadway safety audits in select high-injury roadway corridors targeted by the regional Roadway Safety Plan (RSP) and Pedestrian Safety Action Plan (PSAP), developing safe-routes-to-school plans in targeted corridors, educating the general public on safety, attending outreach events, developing a regional bike safety action plan, and overseeing consultant schedules. 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.

This is a grant-funded full-time position that is anticipated to last no more than two years, contingent on availability of funds. Continuing employment opportunities may be available.

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

• Assisting with the management of consultant contracts and review of deliverables, presentation materials, and monthly invoices
• Working with partner agency staff and consultants to conduct roadway safety audits and develop safe-routes-to-school plans
• Scheduling and participating in meetings and site visits related to roadway safety audits and safe-routes-to-school plans
• Drafting correspondence, documentation, reports, meeting summaries, and executive summaries
• Preparing and delivering oral presentations
• Researching and collecting data for land uses, zoning, crashes, and as-built roadways
• Helping to educate the public relative to the safety and accessibility of pedestrian and bicycle facilities
• Creating detailed project maps for supervisor review

Required 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 written and verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen to and follow instructions, coordinate with team members, and present ideas
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods (urban/transportation planning, community and regional planning, highway safety, public health, etc.)
• At least one year of work-related experience

Starting Salary Range

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

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.

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.