Intern – Technology and Innovation Program

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, the fourth largest metropolitan area in the United States.

About the role

The Transportation Department is seeking an Intern to support transportation technology and innovative initiatives. The student in this position will assist with collecting, organizing, and analyzing information related to transportation technology projects and assist with developing insights, reports, and presentations to support regional technology planning and deployment efforts in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Ideal candidates should attend school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and be able to work at least 20 hours per week while attending school.

Responsibilities

• Working with supervisor to maintain and update records for active and planned transportation technology projects across the region
• Assisting with the Call for Projects process and working with supervisor to coordinate meetings; prepare agendas, presentations, and materials; track action items, and support coordination with internal staff and partner agencies
• Working with supervisor to support the setup and coordination of transportation technology projects once identified
• Assisting with research and review of transportation technology deployments in other parts of the country to identify best practices or initiatives relevant to the region
• Drafting and preparing documents such as presentations, public outreach content, and other materials for supervisor review

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word
• Basic knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or other data visualization tools to create maps, analyze data, and support transportation planning activities
• Good communication, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills, with ability to listen to instructions, coordinate with other team members, and present ideas
• 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

Qualifications

• 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

Pay

Starting salary minimum of $17.10 per hour

About NCTCOG

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by and for local governments, 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 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.

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws.

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.

NCTCOG participates in the federal E-Verify program to verify a new employee's authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. If hired, your earnings from this job will not be covered under Social Security (i.e., you will not pay Social Security taxes), meaning you will not earn credits for Social Security retirement or disability benefits in this job. Your earnings will be subject to Medicare taxes and will count for purposes of the Medicare program. For more information on how you may qualify for Social Security benefits, visit www.ssa.gov.