Air Quality Planner I – Air Quality Management (Emissions Enforcement)

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 (MPO) 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 Air Quality Planner in the Air Quality Management program area to assist with the implementation of innovative emissions reduction strategies to improve air quality in the North Central Texas Region. This position will support projects and programs aimed at addressing emissions compliance from high-emitting vehicles and work directly with the automotive industry, law enforcement agencies, various State agencies, technical stakeholders, and other related nonprofit organizations. The individual in this position will perform in-the-field data collection, outreach, education, and technical support on strategies that reduce emissions from vehicles and promote applicable regulations compliance. Typical initiatives include a wide range of vehicle and technology programs, demonstration projects, and regional air quality policies. Work is collaborative in nature, working not only with NCTCOG staff, but with external stakeholders, including technical working groups. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at https://www.nctcog.org/Careers. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing relevant work experience, as well as a current resume.

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

• Working with supervisor to implement emissions reduction projects and programs in coordination with federal, state, and local partners
• Working with supervisor to implement project and program goals, performance measures, and milestones
• Working with supervisor on emissions estimation and quantifying existing data and trends, using Microsoft Excel or other quantitative approaches
• Assisting with the planning of and attending meetings and workshops
• Drafting presentations for supervisor review, with the opportunity to deliver presentations to staff and committee members
• Drafting for supervisor review, correspondences, technical reports, website content, and other documents
• Providing customer service to partners and stakeholders

Required Skills

• Good communication, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen to and follow instructions, coordinate with team members, and present ideas
• Good data collection, mathematical, and analytical skills
• Good customer service skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel; familiarity with Microsoft Teams desired
• Good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing quality of work
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Functional knowledge of automotive systems desired

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical, quantitative methods
• One year or less of work-related experience

Starting Salary Range

Minimum of $47,618.00 - $57,141.60 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, 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. NCTCOG also serves as a designated recipient for Federal Transit Administration funds.

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
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.

Background Check & Drug Testing:
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. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal drugs for months prior to testing. We appreciate your cooperation in keeping NCTCOG safe and drug free. In order to receive an offer of employment from NCTCOG, selected candidates must successfully pass the pre-employment background check and drug screening.

E-Verify:
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.