Transportation Planner II – North Central Texas Council of Governments

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

• Conducting system and corridor planning studies
• Developing and researching efficient freight planning solutions for the North Central Texas region
• Conducting work on rail-focused projects including rail/road grade crossings (i.e., analyzing at grade crossings, writing white papers on rail movements in the region, working with railroad partners, and working on intermodal issues in the region)
• Conducting technical analyses related to safety, operations, and traffic
• Participating in data collection, maintenance, mapping, and analysis activities
• Developing goals and objectives, work plans, and strategies
• Drafting and preparing oral presentations
• Updating Website information
• Drafting memorandums, letters, documentation, progress reports, articles, and annual reports
• Planning and attending meetings, events, and workshops

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Transportation/regional planning knowledge/experience, with an interest in goods movement desired