North Central Texas Council of Governments
Senior-Level Bicycle and Pedestrian Planner (Hybrid)
North Central Texas Council of Governments, Arlington, Texas, United States, 76000
Senior-Level Bicycle and Pedestrian Planner (Hybrid) - (1775)
Job Title: Senior-Level Bicycle and Pedestrian Planner (Hybrid)Job Type: Full-TimeCategory: Urban Planning and DevelopmentLocation: NCTCOG - ARLINGTON, TX 76005 US (Primary)Travel: Not specifiedJob Description:Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? Are you looking for a position that offers a hybrid work schedule with work from home options?The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking an individual to assume a leadership role in the management of areas within the Sustainable Development Program primarily focusing on active transportation (bicycle and pedestrian) planning. This position will be classified as a Senior Transportation Planner and will oversee staff activities and implement programs and projects related to active transportation initiatives for the Dallas-Fort Worth region with a population exceeding 7.5 million.This position is an exciting opportunity to see integrated transportation and land-use planning move from theory to policy to implementation. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced office environment with multiple priorities and assist in conducting activities related to multimodal corridor studies using context-sensitive design principles, infrastructure planning and design, complete streets, funding, speaking engagements related to active transportation planning throughout the region, Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping, analysis, and data management. Some specific project areas the successful candidate will assist with include:Implementing a regional pedestrian safety action plan.Supporting regional complete streets policies and implementation projects.Providing technical assistance for the development of local pedestrian and bicycle master plans.Coordinating the work of consultants for alignment studies and preliminary engineering of projects related to Regional Veloweb paths and on-street bicycle facilities.Coordinating projects related to first/last mile connections to transit stations.Conducting safety and education community outreach.Supporting the regional Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC).Supporting funding programs and calls for projects initiatives.Developing active transportation project funding criteria and performance measures.Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:Monitoring and coordinating project activities, including budget expenditures.Documenting project progress and ensuring accurate and timely completion.Drafting and delivering presentations.Handling special assignments outside of daily tasks.Managing consultant studies.Creating education and outreach materials.Participating in the collection and analysis of data.Supporting various committees, public outreach, and events.Organizing workshops, training, and working groups.Preparing and reviewing memorandums, letters, documentation, articles, executive summaries, and technical reports.Drafting technical and policy recommendations.Supervising staff.Required Skills:Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Good interpersonal and customer-service skills, with ability to establish collaboration.Detail oriented, highly organized, and ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines.Well versed in project management and time management.Ability to accept new techniques and procedures quickly and integrate with daily job functions.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Advanced knowledge of ESRI GIS software products.Required Experience:Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods (i.e., Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Urban Geography, or a related field); Master’s degree desired.At least three years of job-related experience in planning.Experience facilitating meetings, presenting to the public/public officials and stakeholders, and formulating recommendations through written reports desired.Experience coordinating corridor plans, master plans, and similar planning studies desired.Experience with urban design plans, complete streets, and/or other walkable urban districts desired.Experience with project schedule development and tracking desired.Experience working with diverse stakeholders (elected officials, all levels of government, technical staff, interest groups, etc.) desired.Experience in detailed collection and analysis of data desired.American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and/or other certifications from allied professions desired.Starting Salary Range:Minimum of $67,996 - $85,000 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 is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired during your 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. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace.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.Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.
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Job Title: Senior-Level Bicycle and Pedestrian Planner (Hybrid)Job Type: Full-TimeCategory: Urban Planning and DevelopmentLocation: NCTCOG - ARLINGTON, TX 76005 US (Primary)Travel: Not specifiedJob Description:Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? Are you looking for a position that offers a hybrid work schedule with work from home options?The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking an individual to assume a leadership role in the management of areas within the Sustainable Development Program primarily focusing on active transportation (bicycle and pedestrian) planning. This position will be classified as a Senior Transportation Planner and will oversee staff activities and implement programs and projects related to active transportation initiatives for the Dallas-Fort Worth region with a population exceeding 7.5 million.This position is an exciting opportunity to see integrated transportation and land-use planning move from theory to policy to implementation. The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced office environment with multiple priorities and assist in conducting activities related to multimodal corridor studies using context-sensitive design principles, infrastructure planning and design, complete streets, funding, speaking engagements related to active transportation planning throughout the region, Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping, analysis, and data management. Some specific project areas the successful candidate will assist with include:Implementing a regional pedestrian safety action plan.Supporting regional complete streets policies and implementation projects.Providing technical assistance for the development of local pedestrian and bicycle master plans.Coordinating the work of consultants for alignment studies and preliminary engineering of projects related to Regional Veloweb paths and on-street bicycle facilities.Coordinating projects related to first/last mile connections to transit stations.Conducting safety and education community outreach.Supporting the regional Bicycle Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC).Supporting funding programs and calls for projects initiatives.Developing active transportation project funding criteria and performance measures.Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:Monitoring and coordinating project activities, including budget expenditures.Documenting project progress and ensuring accurate and timely completion.Drafting and delivering presentations.Handling special assignments outside of daily tasks.Managing consultant studies.Creating education and outreach materials.Participating in the collection and analysis of data.Supporting various committees, public outreach, and events.Organizing workshops, training, and working groups.Preparing and reviewing memorandums, letters, documentation, articles, executive summaries, and technical reports.Drafting technical and policy recommendations.Supervising staff.Required Skills:Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.Excellent verbal and written communication skills.Good interpersonal and customer-service skills, with ability to establish collaboration.Detail oriented, highly organized, and ability to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines.Well versed in project management and time management.Ability to accept new techniques and procedures quickly and integrate with daily job functions.Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).Advanced knowledge of ESRI GIS software products.Required Experience:Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods (i.e., Urban Planning, Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Urban Geography, or a related field); Master’s degree desired.At least three years of job-related experience in planning.Experience facilitating meetings, presenting to the public/public officials and stakeholders, and formulating recommendations through written reports desired.Experience coordinating corridor plans, master plans, and similar planning studies desired.Experience with urban design plans, complete streets, and/or other walkable urban districts desired.Experience with project schedule development and tracking desired.Experience working with diverse stakeholders (elected officials, all levels of government, technical staff, interest groups, etc.) desired.Experience in detailed collection and analysis of data desired.American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) and/or other certifications from allied professions desired.Starting Salary Range:Minimum of $67,996 - $85,000 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 is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired during your 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. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug-free workplace.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.Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.
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