Transportation Planner – Sustainable Development

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The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking a Transportation Planner in the Sustainable Development program within the Metropolitan Planning Organization. This position will undertake projects related to the interface between land use and transportation, bicycle and pedestrian planning, community school siting, and Safe Routes to School.

This position is a unique opportunity to experience diverse, real-world applications of integrated transportation and land-use planning and funding. The successful candidate will assist in activities related to infrastructure and land-use planning, infrastructure project funding, plan development, context-sensitive design, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping and analysis in a fast-paced office environment with multiple priorities. Specific project areas may include: developing guidance documents and recommendations related to a wide range of transportation/land-use planning topics; assisting with the evaluation of infrastructure projects submitted for funding; developing multimodal roadway corridor plans, downtown plans, and Safe Routes to School plans using context-sensitive design principles; and assisting with projects that advance unique environmental and transportation solutions.

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.

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.

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, 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. NCTCOG also serves as a designated recipient for Federal Transit Administration funds.

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.