Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? Are you looking for a position that offers a hybrid work schedule with work from home options?

The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking an entry- or mid-level Transportation Planner to assist in the development and implementation of strategies to support economic development, sustainable development, rail initiatives, transportation safety, and air quality initiatives related to goods movement. This posting is for the entry-level Transportation Planner I position. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at https://www.nctcog.org/Careers. To be considered for the mid-level Transportation Planner II or any other 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.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments is currently permitting employees to work a hybrid schedule that consists of working part of each week in the NCTCOG offices in Arlington, Texas, and part of each week from home within the Dallas-Fort Worth Region.

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

• Assisting with the conduct of elements of system and corridor planning studies
• Researching and providing assistance in the identification of efficient freight planning solutions for the North Central Texas region
• Assisting with data analyses for rail-focused projects including rail/road grade crossings
• Conducting technical analyses related to safety, operations, and traffic and submitting results to supervisor for review
• Participating in data collection, maintenance, mapping, and analysis activities
• Drafting various presentations and documents for supervisor review
• Updating website information
• Planning and attending meetings, events, and workshops

Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) desired
• Transportation/regional planning knowledge/experience, with an interest in goods movement, desired

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods (e.g., transportation planning, city and regional planning, geography or a related area)
• One year of job-related experience or less

Starting Salary Range

Minimum of $42,347.00 – $50,816.40 per year

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, 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 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 your 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.