TRANSPORTATION PLANNER II - COORDINATED LAND-USE AND TRANSPORTATION PARKING MANA

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 a mid-level Transportation Planner in the Coordinated Land-Use and Transportation Parking Management Program, which undertakes projects related to parking management, land development practices, transit-oriented development (TOD), and planning for bicycle and pedestrian modes of transportation.

This position will conduct a wide range of activities with internal and external stakeholders in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area related to parking management. Some of the specific project types that the successful candidate may assist with include coordinating parking studies and data collection, developing parking management resources and technical assistance for local stakeholders, recommending zoning updates related to parking, conducting public meetings and outreach, and facilitating regional conversations and coordination. Additionally, this role will support the development of area land use and transportation plans including analysis of related land use topics such as zoning, economic development, and integration of multiple transportation modes.

Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at . 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.

The North Central Texas Council of Governments is currently permitting employees to work a hybrid schedule that consists of the equivalent of a minimum of two days per week in the NCTCOG offices in Arlington, Texas, and three days remotely from home within the Dallas-Fort Worth Region.

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

• Assisting with land-use and transportation planning activities related to parking, zoning, and TOD including plan writing, data collection and analysis, stakeholder coordination, and public outreach
• Supporting the coordination and communication of activities with city governments, transit agencies, developers, commercial property managers, civic associations, consultants, and the public on land-use and transportation projects including educational event planning
• Preparing correspondence, technical reports, maps, illustrations, and other documents for various transportation and land-use planning projects
• Assisting with the preparation of presentation materials and delivering oral presentations that focus on parking and zoning topics related to transportation and land-use accessible to different stakeholders
• Creating and maintaining databases related to land-use and transportation data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and Microsoft Excel software
• Conducting research and data collection online, by surveys, and in the field
• Assisting in the management of consultant contracts
• Assisting with the creation and maintenance of project schedules
• Assisting with grant writing and reporting

Skills / Requirements

• Excellent verbal, public speaking, and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, ability to multi-task, and ability to shift focus quickly among projects
• Strong critical-thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment
• Understanding and ability to gather and analyze data from multiple sources such as parking utilization, Census data, Appraisal District Parcel data, land-use and zoning data, transportation data, etc.
• Knowledge of transportation planning concepts, practices, and trends
• Understanding of interrelationships between transportation and land-use planning decisions
• Knowledge and understanding of planning and urban design principles, parking ratios and practices, zoning, and development processes, as well as emerging technology applied to city management and parking
• Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (ESRI ArcGIS) to develop layers and shapefiles, conduct spatial analysis, and produce maps a plus but not required
• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite design software (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop) a plus but not required

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in analytical, quantitative methods field such as urban/transportation planning, economic development, public administration, landscape architecture, etc.
• At least one year of job-related experience
• Experience working on multiple projects and balancing multiple priorities
• Experience working with local governments, commercial real estate developers, other built environment stakeholders, and/or the public desired

FLSA: Exempt

Salary Starting Range

$48,030.00 - $57,636.00 annually

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 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 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.