Transportation Planner I – Land Use and Mobility Options

NCTCOG • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking a Transportation Planner in the Land Use and Mobility Options program. This role supports projects at the intersection of land use and transportation, including bicycle and pedestrian planning, community school siting, and Safe Routes to School initiatives. It offers a unique opportunity to engage in diverse, real-world applications of integrated transportation and land use planning and funding. The position involves assisting with infrastructure and land use planning, project funding, multimodal/land use planning studies, bicycle and pedestrian safety, context-sensitive design, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping and analysis.

Requirements

• Good communication, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen to and follow instructions, coordinate with team members, and present ideas
• Good critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills
• 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
• Familiarity with planning and urban design principles, development processes, and context-sensitive planning methods
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro and the ability to develop layers, shapefiles, and maps
• Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods (urban/transportation planning, economic development, public administration, etc.)
• One year or less of work-related experience

Responsibilities

• Drafting for supervisor review, guidance documents and recommendations related to a wide range of transportation/land use planning topics
• Working with supervisor to evaluate infrastructure projects submitted for funding
• Working with supervisor to develop multimodal roadway corridor, downtown, and Safe Routes to School plans
• Assisting with projects that advance unique environmental and transportation solutions
• Assisting with data collection and analysis related to land use, demographics, market conditions, and multimodal transportation access
• Supporting the coordination of activities with city governments, transit agencies, developers, nonprofits, independent school districts, consultants, stakeholders, and the public on transportation projects related to multimodal roadway corridors, downtowns, and Safe Routes to Schools
• Drafting for supervisor review, correspondence, grant applications, technical reports, and other documents
• Drafting presentations for supervisor review, with the opportunity to deliver presentations to staff and committee members
• Working with supervisor to develop maps, graphics, and spatial analysis utilizing ArcGIS and visualization tools

Benefits

• Generous benefits
• Friendly atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision making
• Challenging opportunities
• Environment encourages both individual and team growth, responsibility, and innovation
• Mandatory and elective retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level