Transportation Planner I - Transit Grant/Financial Management

Job Description

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service?

The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking a 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. This posting is for the Transportation Planner I position. 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.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collecting various transit-related performance measures
• Developing and maintaining databases, project listings, and funding awards for the purpose of grant administration, monitoring, and tracking
• Assisting with annual programming of federal funds to public transportation providers
• Assisting with various financial analyses to ensure fair and equitable distribution of federal funds across the region
• Assisting with the preparation of grant documents and verifying all format requirements and funding availability
• Assisting with the coordination, implementation, and management of short-term transit-related projects
• Providing assistance in building supportive community networks
• Drafting presentations for supervisor review, with the opportunity to deliver presentations to staff and committee members
• Drafting for supervisor review, technical and project status reports
• Providing technical assistance and support within the agency and to external partners
• Assisting with oversight and compliance activities consistent with grantor program guidelines
• Assisting with the 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
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Sensitivity to cultural, socioeconomic, and political issues in the community 
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Proactive problem-solving and critical-thinking 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
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods (Business, Economics, Finance, Public Administration, Transportation Planning, Urban/Regional Planning, or related area)
• One year or less of job-related experience

Starting Salary Range

Minimum of $45,736.00 - $54,883.20 annually

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.

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.

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.