Air Quality Planner I Clean Fuels and Energy Programs
Air Quality Planner I Clean Fuels and Energy Programs
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$ 47618 - 57141
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Job Description
Are you looking to join an awardwinning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service
The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking an Air Quality Planner to assist with the creation and implementation of strategies to support the transition to cleaner transportation fuels including zeroemission charging and refueling infrastructure for the general public and fleet vehicles. A successful candidate should have an interest in reducing the environmental impacts of transportation using alternative fuel vehicles with emphasis on zeroemission vehicles. This position will support the work of the DallasFort Worth Clean Cities Coalition . Work is highly collaborative working not only within the NCTCOG staff but with external stakeholders including local government staff fleets citizen groups associations and industry representatives. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at 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:
- Maintaining awareness of the latest developments in the alternative fuel vehicle industry including topics related to electric vehicles and associated recharging infrastructure
- Working with supervisor to implement alternative fuel infrastructure projects awarded through the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure program and Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program
- Working with supervisor to communicate and coordinate regional alternative fuel infrastructure efforts including electric vehicle charging
- Working with supervisor to identify and communicate regionspecific best practices to support alternative fuel adoption
- Assisting with the planning of and attending meetings and outreach events for stakeholders including educational webinars peer exchanges etc.
- Assisting with the development and maintenance of grant programs such as the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program and/or other competitive grants to support local stakeholders
- Assisting with the development and implementation of project and program goals performance measures and milestones
- Drafting for supervisor review responses to stakeholder inquiries
- Monitoring the impacts of State and federal policies rules and legislation for alternative fuel vehicles
- Drafting for supervisor review correspondences grant applications technical reports newsletters website and social media content and other documents
- Assisting with the update and restructuring of key websites including
- Drafting presentations for supervisor review with the opportunity to deliver presentations to staff and committee members
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 interpersonal skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word Outlook PowerPoint and Excel
- Good criticalthinking and problemsolving skills
- Detail oriented highly organized with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadlinedriven environment without diminishing quality of work
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelors degree in analytical quantitative methods
- One year or less of workrelated experience
Starting Salary Range
Minimum of $47618.00 $57141.60 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. NCTCOGs 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 DallasFort 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 militaryfriendly employer and values the knowledge experience and skills acquired through a military service career. All qualified veterans are invited to apply.
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 preemployment 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 preemployment substance abuse testing. All new hires are required to undergo a drug test which detects the presence of illegal 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 preemployment background check and drug screening.
EVerify:
The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal EVerify program in order to verify a new employees 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
