The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking an entry- or mid-level Transportation Planner to support grant/financial management of transit-related projects and the administration of federal transit grant program activities. This position will work with public and private transportation providers, local governments, communities, and other stakeholders. In addition, responsibilities include preparing presentations, correspondence, documentation, articles, and reports. This posting is for the mid-level Transportation Planner II position. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at. To be considered for the entry-level Transportation Planner I position or 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 relevant experience as well as a current resume.

Due to the pandemic, 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:

Grant/Financial Management, Funding and Reporting:

• Coordinating the collection of various transit-related performance measures
• Developing and maintaining databases of project listings and funding awards for the purpose of grant administration, monitoring, and tracking
• Participating in the annual programming of federal funds to public transportation providers
• Conducting various financial analyses to ensure fair and equitable distribution of federal funds across the region
• Participating in the preparation of grant documents and verifying all format requirements, funding availability, and deadlines are met.
• Coordinating, implementing, and supporting the management of short-term transit-related projects
• Building supportive community networks

Other Responsibilities may include:

• Drafting technical reports and project status reports for supervisor review
• Providing technical assistance and support within the agency and to external partners
• Conducting oversight and compliance activities consistent with grantor program guidelines
• Conducting research, analysis and interpretation of federal, State, and local regulations pertaining to transportation planning and funding

Required Skills:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with partner agencies, the public, and stakeholders
• Ability to derive insights and meaningful interpretation of data by performing analyses on various sources
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sensitivity to cultural, socioeconomic, and political issues in the community
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Innovative and proactive problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to handle multiple projects and organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs

Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in analytical and quantitative methods (Business, Economics, Finance, Public Administration, Transportation Planning, Urban/Regional Planning, or related area)
• At least one year of job-related experience
• Experience implementing regional and/or public transportation projects desired
• Experience working with federal, State, or local transportation programs desired
• Experience working with transit-dependent populations desired

FLSA: Exempt

Salary

• Minimum of $45,875.00 - $55,050.00 annually

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.