Intern – Land Use and Mobility

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Job Title

Intern – Land Use and Mobility Options

Job Type

Temporary

Category

Internships

Location

NCTCOG - ARLINGTON, TX 76005 US (Primary)

Job Description

Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is the Metropolitan Planning Organization for the Dallas-Fort Worth region, which is the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States.

The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking an Intern to support activities in the Land Use and Mobility Options program area. The student in this position will assist with planning in areas such as land use and transportation, bicycle and pedestrian planning, and community schools through coordination, research, and data analysis. This internship will provide a student with valuable experience in the planning for livability and multimodal transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Ideal candidates should attend school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and be able to work up to 30 hours per week while attending school.

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

• Working with supervisor to compile and summarize project information for planning studies
• Assisting with the collection, process, and analysis of land-use, transportation, and demographic data
• Entering data and maintaining spreadsheets, files, and other information systems
• Working with supervisor to create and edit maps, and process spatial and tabular data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS/ESRI ArcGIS Pro)
• Drafting and preparing reports, presentations, checklists, documents, public outreach content, and education materials for supervisor review
• Working with supervisor to perform quality control on completed work

Required Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Basic knowledge of GIS principles and the ESRI ArcGIS Pro platform
• Good communication, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills, with ability to listen to instructions, coordinate with other team members, and present ideas and completed deliverables
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to handle multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline driven environment without diminishing quality of work
• Good analytical skills, with ability to identify data discrepancies

Required Education and Experience

• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree-seeking program during employment
• No work experience required
• At least one year of school-related experience

Minimum of $17.10 per hour

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's purpose is to strengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments and to help them recognize regional opportunities, eliminate unnecessary duplication, and make joint decisions.

Since 1974, the North Central Texas Council of Governments has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area and is responsible for developing transportation plans and programs that address the complex needs of the rapidly growing area. The planning area for transportation includes the 12 counties of Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Hood, Hunt, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise.

The agency offers generous benefits, a friendly atmosphere with open communications for cooperative decision making, and challenging opportunities. The environment encourages both individual and team growth, responsibility and innovation.

NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired through a military service career. All qualified veterans are invited to…