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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 to assist with the creation and implementation of strategies to support the transition to alternative fuel vehicles, including supporting the adoption of alternative fuel vehicles for the general public and fleets and planning/implementing associated infrastructure.

A successful candidate should have an interest in reducing the air quality impacts of transportation using alternative fuel vehicles, with emphasis on zero-emission vehicles (i.e. battery-electric or hydrogen fuel cell). This position will support work of the Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition (www.dfwcleancities.org) and efforts to implement emission reduction strategies to improve air quality in the North Central Texas region, with an emphasis on complying with National Ambient Air Quality Standards

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 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: Maintaining awareness of the latest developments in the alternative fuel vehicle industry, including topics related to alternative fuel vehicles and associated infrastructure Participating in the implementation of alternative fuel vehicle projects, such as the Clean Heavy Duty Vehicles Program, the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program, and the Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator Program Assisting with communication and coordination of regional alternative fuel vehicle and infrastructure efforts Assisting with the identification and communication of region-specific best practices to support alternative fuel adoption Coordinating and attending meetings and outreach events for stakeholders, including educational webinars, peer exchanges, etc. Assisting with the identification, development, and maintenance of grant programs to expand regional adoption of alternative fuel vehicles Assisting with the development and implementation of project and program goals, performance measures, and milestones Drafting responses to stakeholder inquiries Monitoring the impacts of State and federal policies, rules, and legislation for alternative vehicle fuels Drafting correspondences, grant applications, technical reports, newsletters, website and social media content, and other documents Updating and assisting with the restructuring of key websites, including www.dfwcleancities.org Preparing and delivering oral presentations Required Skills Good communication, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills Familiarity of short-term and/or long-range transportation infrastructure planning preferred Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and 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 Familiarity of alternative fuel vehicles and associated infrastructure, including electric vehicles and charging stations preferred Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in analytical, quantitative methods At least one year of work-related experience Starting Salary Range Minimum of $55,601.96 - $66,722.35 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, 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. Statement Concerning Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security: NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security

NCTCOG offers mandatory and elective retirement plans that have been developed specifically for public-sector retirement plan participants. Be advised if you are hired by NCTCOG, your earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security (i.e., you will not pay Social Security taxes). This means that you will not earn credits for Social Security retirement or disability benefits in this job

If you retire or become disabled, and you are eligible for a Social Security benefit based on other work, your earnings from this job will not be used to compute your Social Security benefit. Your earnings from this job are 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

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