The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking an Intern to support transit grant/financial management, implementation of short-term transit projects, and administration of federal transit grant program activities. Tasks will generally include technical and/or administrative support to transit projects and programs. Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills are essential to this position. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at https://jobs.silkroad.com/NCTCOG/Careers. To be considered for another Intern position or any other NCTCOG position that may currently be open, applicants need to apply online separately for those postings. Qualified candidates must be attending an accredited college or university while in the position and able to work at the NCTCOG offices in Arlington, Texas. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing work experience, as well as a current resume.

Ideal candidates should be able to work at least 25 hours per week while attending school.

RESPONSIBILITIES MAY INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

• Entering data and maintaining databases, calendars, and contact lists
• Performing quality control checks on database inputs
• Assisting with the collection of various transit-related performance measures
• Assisting with the research, analysis, and interpretation of federal regulations pertaining to compliance with federal funding
• Assisting with compliance activities consistent with Federal Transit Administration program guidelines
• Deriving insights and meaningful interpretation of data by performing analysis on various sources, including transit-related financial, service, asset, and safety information
• Drafting, for supervisor review, technical reports to be submitted to the Federal Transit Administration
• Preparing draft presentations synthesizing analysis, summarizing research, and providing insights
• Providing professional support for Transportation Department subcommittees, which may include scheduling regular/cyclical meetings, drafting agendas, and preparing handouts

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, with ability to interact with partner agencies in a courteous and professional manner, and coordinate and communicate with other team members
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines
• Sensitivity to cultural, socioeconomic, and political issues in the community
• Ability to interpret Federal Transit Administration grant compliance reporting requirements
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to interpret data trends
• Willingness to learn
• Must be able to accept new techniques and procedures quickly and integrate them into daily job function

Required Experience

• Must be attending an accredited college or university during employment. Pursuit of a degree in a related field desired and at least one year of school-related experience preferred
• No work experience required

SALARY

Starting at $14.11 per hour

FLSA: Non-Exempt

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, NCTCOG 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 during your military service career. All qualified veterans are invited to apply.

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. All candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and national criminal background check in order to receive an employment offer from NCTCOG.  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.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills, with ability to interact with partner agencies in a courteous and professional manner, and coordinate and communicate with other team members
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment
• Detail oriented, organized, and able to handle multiple tasks and tight deadlines
• Sensitivity to cultural, socioeconomic, and political issues in the community
• Ability to interpret Federal Transit Administration grant compliance reporting requirements
• Strong analytical skills, with ability to interpret data trends
• Willingness to learn
• Must be able to accept new techniques and procedures quickly and integrate them into daily job function