Transportation Planner II - Congestion Management and System Operations - NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL
Arlington, TX
About the Job
Job Description
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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 Transportation Planners in Congestion Management and System Operations. These positions will support efforts to enhance mobility, reduce congestion, and improve transportation operations and safety through the strategic development and implementation of transportation plans and technology. This posting is for the Transportation Planner II position. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing work experience, as well as a current resume.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Congestion Management Process:
- Updating NCTCOGs[Congestion Management Process](https://nctcog.org/trans/manage/congestion-management-process)for the Dallas-Fort Worth region
- Coordinating with consultants and assisting with the oversight of activities related to the development of regional integration software and the deployment of the regional communication network, which allows transportation data and video sharing between partners and the public
- Coordinating with partners and implementing congestion management and system operation strategies during special events, including the 2026 World Cup
Transportation System Management and Operations:
- Coordinating with public-sector partners and assisting with the oversight of consultant activities for a region-wide program focused on traffic signal and intersection enhancements along inter-city corridors
- Coordinating consultant activities to maintain a regional traffic signal performance platform and traffic signal inventory
- Coordinating with partners to identify and prioritize projects for the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Strategic Deployment Plan
Other Duties:
- Collaborating with local governments in the development and implementation of transportation plans, policies, and programs aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving system reliability
- Contributing to the development of strategies for transportation plans, assessing program and project effectiveness through analyses, and monitoring the implementation of funded projects
- Coordinating with internal and external partners to plan and budget for projects
- Drafting reports, grant applications, and technical documents to communicate transportation concepts and recommendations
- Preparing and delivering oral presentations
- Coordinating and attending meetings, workshops, and public engagement events to gather input and promote transparency in the transportation planning process
- Reviewing and interpreting federal, State, and local regulations related to compliance with transportation planning and project implementation
Required Skills
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good data collection, mathematical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Good interpersonal and customer-service skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel
- Working knowledge ESRI ArcGIS Pro
- 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
Required Experience
- Bachelors degree in analytical, quantitative methods
- At least one year of job-related experience
Starting Salary Range
Minimum of $54,009.00 - $64,810.80 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, co perating 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 u
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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 Transportation Planners in Congestion Management and System Operations. These positions will support efforts to enhance mobility, reduce congestion, and improve transportation operations and safety through the strategic development and implementation of transportation plans and technology. This posting is for the Transportation Planner II position. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing work experience, as well as a current resume.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Congestion Management Process:
- Updating NCTCOGs[Congestion Management Process](https://nctcog.org/trans/manage/congestion-management-process)for the Dallas-Fort Worth region
- Coordinating with consultants and assisting with the oversight of activities related to the development of regional integration software and the deployment of the regional communication network, which allows transportation data and video sharing between partners and the public
- Coordinating with partners and implementing congestion management and system operation strategies during special events, including the 2026 World Cup
Transportation System Management and Operations:
- Coordinating with public-sector partners and assisting with the oversight of consultant activities for a region-wide program focused on traffic signal and intersection enhancements along inter-city corridors
- Coordinating consultant activities to maintain a regional traffic signal performance platform and traffic signal inventory
- Coordinating with partners to identify and prioritize projects for the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) Strategic Deployment Plan
Other Duties:
- Collaborating with local governments in the development and implementation of transportation plans, policies, and programs aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving system reliability
- Contributing to the development of strategies for transportation plans, assessing program and project effectiveness through analyses, and monitoring the implementation of funded projects
- Coordinating with internal and external partners to plan and budget for projects
- Drafting reports, grant applications, and technical documents to communicate transportation concepts and recommendations
- Preparing and delivering oral presentations
- Coordinating and attending meetings, workshops, and public engagement events to gather input and promote transparency in the transportation planning process
- Reviewing and interpreting federal, State, and local regulations related to compliance with transportation planning and project implementation
Required Skills
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Good data collection, mathematical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
- Good interpersonal and customer-service skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Teams, and Excel
- Working knowledge ESRI ArcGIS Pro
- 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
Required Experience
- Bachelors degree in analytical, quantitative methods
- At least one year of job-related experience
Starting Salary Range
Minimum of $54,009.00 - $64,810.80 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, co perating 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 u
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