About Us

COG is the one place in metropolitan Washington that regularly brings leaders together to develop solutions to the region's major challenges. COG prepares plans enabling the region to receive federal funding, provides members with research and data to inform decision-making, and offers a wide range of programs, including commuter services, cooperative purchasing, technical assistance and grants, and public outreach campaigns.

Transportation

Through the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board (TPB), area officials, planners, and engineers ensure a well-managed and maintained transportation system. The TPB, which is staffed by COG, conducts the federally mandated transportation planning process for the region and ensures the uninterrupted flow of federal transportation funds that area jurisdictions receive.

Environment

COG's work engages leaders in various environmental fields from water quality experts to climate scientists. Together, they are advancing regional efforts to restore local waterways, improve air quality, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and address climate change, promote recycling, and enhance and preserve green space and agriculture.

Community & Economy

Area officials and experts, including planning and housing directors and child welfare and health officials, work together with their counterparts at COG to help shape stronger communities throughout the region.

Homeland Security & Public Safety

COG brings police chiefs, fire chiefs, emergency managers, and other leaders together as part of its work to strengthen regional public safety coordination, homeland security planning, and emergency communication.

Human Resources

COG earns Great Place to Work certification

Welcome to the Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) web page. The Council of Governments is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by state or federal laws in admission or access to our programs, services, activities, hiring, and employment practices.

COG is a Great Place To Work certified company, which highlights organizations with positive, engaging workplace cultures. It is unique because it is the only recognition based entirely on what employees report about their level of trust in the organization and the consistency of the employee experience. To achieve the certification, COG had to meet specific, globally recognized benchmarks.

View survey results our staff on the company culture at COG.

Career Opportunities

COG has exciting career opportunities in several fields including technical and specialized positions. Discover why COG is a great place to work, learn and invest in your career! Visit the job listings page.

How to Apply for a Position

Locate a job listing.
Submit your applicant information online or mail it to COG.
You will receive an e-mail confirming your submission.
COG staff will only contact you if requesting an interview.

Pay and Benefits

Review a listing of employee benefits and compensation.

Policies

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Accountability

Help COG fight fraud, waste, and abuse of public funds.

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COG Human Resources Initiatives

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About COG

Watch our video to learn more about COG, our network of leaders, and our regional planning work and programs.