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The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking a Transportation Planner with strong administrative and multi-tasking skills to support the Sustainable Development program, specifically related to roadway safety studies addressing multiple modes of transportation using the roadway (e.g., pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, motorists). This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual to work with senior-level staff and participate in a wide range of activities with stakeholders in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area related to coordinating and planning for roadway safety audits in select high-injury roadway corridors targeted by the regional Roadway Safety Plan (RSP) and Pedestrian Safety Action Plan (PSAP), developing safe-routes-to-school plans in targeted corridors, educating the general public on safety, attending outreach events, developing a regional bike safety action plan, and overseeing consultant schedules. 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.

This is a grant-funded full-time position that is anticipated to last no more than two years, contingent on availability of funds. Continuing employment opportunities may be available.

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.

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.

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.