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Transportation/Air Quality Planner II – Air Quality Technical Planning and Analysis

North Central Texas Council of Governments
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Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service? Are you looking for a position that offers a hybrid work schedule with work from home options?

The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking an entry- or mid-level Transportation/Air Quality Planner in Air Quality Technical Planning and Analysis team to assist with technical support for the Transportation Department’s air quality planning and analysis activities.  

A successful candidate should have an interest in technical analysis of air quality as it relates to transportation. This position will support efforts to conduct technical analyses, including assisting with modeling for regional transportation conformity and multi-year emission inventories for the State Implementation Plan (SIP) development. Typical work will include database support, ensuring data accuracy, and remaining current on air-quality related legislation. Work is collaborative in nature, working not only within the NCTCOG team but also with external conformity partners, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA).

This posting is for the mid-level Transportation/Air Quality Planner II position. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at https://www.nctcog.org/Careers. To be considered for the entry-level Transportation/Air Quality Planner I position 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.

 

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

  • Compiling and maintaining databases and spreadsheets
  • Managing data files
  • Ensuring data accuracy
  • Interpreting and analyzing manipulation of data
  • Interpreting charts, maps, plots, and reports
  • Utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) software
  • Developing presentations
  • Delivering presentations to technical committee and/or public meetings
  • Drafting memorandums, letters, documentation, progress reports, articles, executive summaries, and final reports
  • Providing customer service to partners and stakeholders
  • Updating webpages as needed
  • Interpreting/analyzing air quality-related rules and legislation
  • Supporting aspects of air quality model development including:
    • Developing and running input databases applicable to latest motor vehicle emission simulator model
    • Running air quality model and interpreting model results at the direction of higher-level staff
    • Performing emissions estimation and quantification
    • Performing sensitivity analyses on various parameters
    • Entering data

Required Skills

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
  • Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Detail oriented, highly organized, and ability to multi-task on short deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) preferred

Required Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods
  • At least one year of job-related experience

Starting Salary Range

Minimum of $51,874.00 – $62,248.80 annually

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