Air Quality Planner II – Alternative Fuels and Energy Programs

Air Quality Planner II – Alternative Fuels and Energy Programs - (2080)

Job Title

Air Quality Planner II – Alternative Fuels and Energy Programs

Job Type

Full-Time

Category

Transportation Planning

Location

NCTCOG - ARLINGTON, TX 76005 US (Primary)

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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 ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). ) 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 cog.org/Careers . All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing relevant work experience as well as a current resume.

• 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 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
• Preparing and delivering oral presentations

• 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

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

Minimum of $55,601.96 - $66,722.35 annually

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is a voluntary association of, by and…