Transportation Planner I – Traffic Operations

NCTCOG•Arlington, TX

13d•$49,022 - $58,827

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 a Transportation Planner in Traffic Operations team. This position plays a vital role in advancing regional efforts to enhance mobility, reduce congestion, and improve transportation operations and safety through the strategic development and implementation of innovative transportation plans and technologies. The successful candidate will help optimize the performance of the existing transportation network using data-driven strategies and through collaboration with local and state partners. 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.

Requirements

Good communication skills, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen to and follow instructions, coordinate with team members, and present ideas
Good critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing quality of work
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods
One year or less of work-related experience

Responsibilities

Working with supervisor to review consultant activities for a region-wide program focused on traffic signal and intersection enhancements along inter-city corridors
Working with supervisor to review consultant activities to maintain a regional traffic signal performance platform and traffic signal inventory
Working with supervisor to collect, process, and analyze traffic performance data using platforms, or other probe data analytical tools to support performance reporting and decision making
Working with supervisor to develop performance dashboards and visualization tools to monitor congestion, reliability, and signal performance metrics
Assisting with the evaluation and prioritization of regional traffic signal infrastructure updates
Assisting with the evaluation of technology readiness and cost benefit analyses for ITS and communications projects
Working with supervisor to assist local governments with the development and implementation of transportation plans, policies, and programs aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving system reliability
Working with supervisor to assist with the development and integration of Traffic Operations strategies into the region’s key planning documents, including the Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP), and Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)
Working with supervisor to develop strategies for transportation plans, assess program and project effectiveness through analyses, and monitor the implementation of funded projects
Assisting supervisor with coordination with internal and external partners to plan budget for projects
Drafting for supervisor review, reports, grant applications, and technical documents to communicate transportation concepts and recommendations
Drafting presentations for supervisor review, with the opportunity to deliver oral presentations to staff and committee members
Assisting with planning for and attending meetings, workshops, and public engagement events to gather input and promote transparency in the transportation planning process