The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Transportation Department is seeking a part-time Project Engineer, full-time Program Manager, or full-time Senior Program Manager to provide planning and technical expertise in support of expediting critical surface transportation projects (e.g., roadway, tollway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian) in the region. The individual in this position will also support the Integrated Transportation and Storm-water Infrastructure (TSI) project, a regional effort to review floodplain regulations for counties that share watersheds. This posting is for the full-time Program Manager position. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at. To be considered for the part-time Project Engineer or full-time Senior Program Manager positions, or any other NCTCOG position that may currently be open, applicants need to apply online separately for those postings. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing work experience, as well as a current resume.

Due to the pandemic, the North Central Texas Council of Governments is currently permitting employees to work a hybrid schedule that consists of the equivalent of a minimum of two days per week in the NCTCOG offices in Arlington, Texas, and three days remotely from home within the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

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

• Identifying and evaluating alternative alignments and transportation modes
• Working with partner agencies to advance project delivery
• Working with universities, contractors, federal and State agencies on comprehensive storm-water initiatives
• Participating in public involvement activities
• Managing the review of highly technical analyses
• Managing the coordination with appropriate transportation partners and resource agencies
• Preparing and reviewing correspondence, documentation, articles, executive summaries, and reports for distribution to external community groups, external partner agencies, boards of directors, commissioners' courts, city councils, agency technical committees, the Regional Transportation Council, and the public
• Delivering oral presentations

Desired Skills:

• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to operate Microsoft Office products
• Familiarity with civil engineering principals and design
• Detail oriented, highly organized, and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Working knowledge of the federal National Environmental Policy Act process, desired

Required Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in analytical, quantitative methods is required
• At least five years of job-related experience
• Professional Engineer license or Engineer-in-Training certificate, preferred but not required

Compensation:

• Minimum of $94,220.16 - $113,064.19 annually
• FLSA: Exempt

Benefits:

• Health- We provide an outstanding package of health and life benefits for employees, with coverage availablefor their families. We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as basic and optional life, long term disability,and flexible spending accounts. Our Full-Time employee health coverage is paid for 100%.
• Retirement- Full Time employees participate in the (401a) Retirement Plan offered through ICMA by payroll deduction with employer match at 12%.
• Work-Life Balance- At NCTCOG we want you to achieve a balance between your work and your home life. You'll receive vacation days, holidays, and personal days to use as you choose.
• Professional Development- We view employees as our most valuable resource and promote the professional development of each individual. At NCTCOG employees receive the support and resources to reach their full potential. Opportunities includetuition reimbursement, paid membership in professional organizations, anda wide range of training opportunities.
• Hybrid Officing- Based on performance, job duties, and business requirements, hybrid work environment, may include remote work opportunities

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. Background checks include national criminal background check, employment history, motor vehicle record check, social security verification, education verification, and other elements as needed. NCTCOG is committed to a safe and drug free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

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. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.