Transportation System Modeler – Air Quality Technical Planning and Analysis

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 a Transportation System Modeler in the Air Quality Technical Planning and Analysis program area to carry out emissions and air quality related modeling activities. The majority of model development work is done internally, and the Air Quality Technical Planning and Analysis program area has forged a collaborative work environment with local governments, community groups, and transportation agencies in the region and strives to improve regional and local air quality while maintaining residential and economic needs.

• Working with supervisor to create, and manipulate emissions and air quality models
• Assisting with data collection including air quality monitoring data, emissions inventory data, meteorological data, etc.
• Working with supervisor to automate mathematical models through software implementation and programming
• Assisting with data clean-up, data analysis, and working with supervisor to interpret various transportation and air quality data
• Working with supervisor to create maps, generate charts and plots from spatial data, edit/maintain datasets utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• Working with supervisor to develop materials and documentation for analytical products and training
• Drafting presentations for supervisor review, with the opportunity to deliver presentations to committee members and/or the general public
• Drafting for supervisor review, documentation, reports, presentations, and articles

• Familiarity with emissions and air quality modeling through education or experience
• Working knowledge of computer programming for computation and analytics in one or more languages (i.e, Java, Python, C++, etc.)
• Familiarity with design and application of statistical modeling and concepts and related software packages such as R
• Familiarity with one of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software programs (i.e, TransCAD, ESRI, Post-GIS, etc.)
• 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
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing the quality of work

• Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field, and requires professional level knowledge which is acquired in a Master’s degree level of study. Relevant fields of study include civil engineering, computer science, data science, or city, regional, or urban planning
• One year or less of job-related experience in the areas of travel demand modeling, data analysis, and model development; experience may be gained through academic studies, research projects, or professional experience

$63.658.79 – $76,390.55 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.

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…