Transportation Planner III - Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Modeling Applications)

Transportation Planner III – Metropolitan Transportation Plan (Modeling Applications)

North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) invites qualified candidates to apply for the Transportation Planner III position within the Transportation Department, which supports the region's long-range transportation plan.

Overview

This role assists with travel demand model application activities, supporting needs-based multimodal planning by simulating current and future scenarios to inform transportation development and air-quality analyses.

Responsibilities

• Code and evaluate roadway and transit networks in TransCAD.
• Support travel demand model development and implementation.
• Run regional travel demand model simulations and analyze outputs to support project recommendations and air-quality analyses.
• Perform specialized modeling tasks such as managed lane pricing development, link analysis, and unconstrained traffic simulations.
• Provide user support for travel demand model applications.
• Assist the agency and external partners with data and technical requests, ensuring consistent and accurate inputs.
• Conduct needs-based planning activities and evaluate impacts on the transportation network through scenarios.
• Summarize and interpret maps, charts, tables, and reports, and communicate model results.
• Coordinate travel demand modeling activities with the Model and Data Development program area.
• Prepare and deliver oral presentations.
• Prepare meeting agendas and supporting documentation.

Required Skills

Required Education and Experience

Salary Range

Minimum of $63,658.79 – $76,390.55 annually.

Benefits and Employer Information

NCTCOG is a voluntary association of local governments that serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The organization values innovation, public service, and offers a supportive work environment.

E-Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

NCTCOG is an equal-opportunity employer. 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.

Application

Applicants are invited to submit an online application, cover letter, and résumé through the NCTCOG Careers site : https : / / www.nctcog.org / Careers.

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