Senior-Level Planner (Transit Regional Coordination And Mobility Management)

NCTCOG•Arlington, TX

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About The Position

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States. The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking an individual to assume a leadership role on the Land-Use and Mobility Options team, specifically within the area of Regional Transit Coordination and Mobility Management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to participate and discuss public transportation projects in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area with internal staff, transportation planners, public and private transportation providers, local governments, communities, and other stakeholders. The official title for the individual in this position will be Senior Transportation Planner. 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. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Developing traditional and innovative transit service delivery in a multimodal environment across a multi-county region Monitoring and coordinating project activities, including budget expenditures Documenting project progress and ensuring accurate and timely completion Handling special assignments outside of daily tasks Coordinating and reviewing consultant contracts, deliverables, materials, and monthly invoices Participating in the collection and analysis of data Designing and implementing reliable technical tools for project and data management, which may include assisting with assessments, safety performance measures, and setting regional targets Supporting various committees, public outreach, and events Reviewing local government and regional plans and projects to develop transit planning recommendations Organizing workshops and training Researching, analyzing and interpreting Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to transportation planning and funding Preparing and reviewing memorandums, letters, documentation, articles, executive summaries and technical reports Supervising staff

Requirements

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
Strong communication, both verbal and written and interpersonal and customer-service skills, with an ability to establish collaboration
Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to handle multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing the quality of work
Well versed in project and time management
Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
Ability to accept new techniques and procedures quickly and integrate with daily job functions
Experience with developing project schedules and tracking
Familiarity with Census data and American Community Survey (ACS) data for analysis
Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods (i.e., urban planning, transportation planning, public administration, urban geography, or a related field); Master’s degree desired
At least three years of work-related experience

Responsibilities

Developing traditional and innovative transit service delivery in a multimodal environment across a multi-county region
Monitoring and coordinating project activities, including budget expenditures
Documenting project progress and ensuring accurate and timely completion
Handling special assignments outside of daily tasks
Coordinating and reviewing consultant contracts, deliverables, materials, and monthly invoices
Participating in the collection and analysis of data
Designing and implementing reliable technical tools for project and data management, which may include assisting with assessments, safety performance measures, and setting regional targets
Supporting various committees, public outreach, and events
Reviewing local government and regional plans and projects to develop transit planning recommendations
Organizing workshops and training
Researching, analyzing and interpreting Federal, State and local regulations pertaining to transportation planning and funding
Preparing and reviewing memorandums, letters, documentation, articles, executive summaries and technical reports
Supervising staff