Transportation Planner – Safety

Join the North Central Texas Council of Governments as a Transportation Planner I – Safety.

The Transportation Department is seeking a Transportation Planner to support the Transportation Safety Program. This position will support the development and implementation of regional transportation safety coordination efforts and initiatives.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with the collection and maintenance of regional safety data
• Assisting with regional and federal safety performance tracking and reporting requirements
• Assisting with the maintenance and update of the Regional Roadway Safety Plan
• Working with supervisor to monitor local government program activities
• Working with supervisor to analyze and monitor the Wrong Way Driving Mitigation Project and Intersection Safety Improvement Program countermeasure effectiveness
• Supporting the implementation of activities for the NCTCOG Traffic Incident Management Training Program
• Supporting coordination activities for the Mobility Assistance Patrol Program (MAPP), including data collection
• Assisting with the collection of regional incident management performance measures
• Working with supervisor to develop the regional annual safety performance measures report
• Assisting with coordination efforts related to the Regional Safety Advisory Committee, safety projects, initiatives and data requests
• Supporting the coordination with regional partners and the general public to promote transportation safety related activities and initiatives
• Working with supervisor to compile and maintain databases and spreadsheets
• Working with supervisor to develop charts, maps, plots, and reports utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Drafting presentations and written documents for supervisor review

Required Skills:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Working knowledge of ESRI GIS
• Good analytical, critical-thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks
• Good communication, both verbal and written
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Required

Education And Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods
• One year or less of work-related experience

Starting Salary Range:
Minimum of $47,618.00 - $57,141.60 annually

The North Central Texas Council of Governments 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.