Air Quality Planner II - Clean Fuels and Energy Programs

$60,000 - $108,000/Yr

North Central Texas Council Of Gov - Arlington, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Arlington, TX

About the position

The Air Quality Planner II position at the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) focuses on supporting the transition to cleaner transportation fuels, particularly zero-emission vehicles. The role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to implement alternative fuel infrastructure projects and promote the adoption of cleaner transportation solutions. The successful candidate will engage in project management, stakeholder outreach, and policy monitoring to enhance air quality and reduce environmental impacts from transportation.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining awareness of the latest developments in the alternative fuel vehicle industry, including electric vehicles and recharging infrastructure.
• Implementing alternative fuel infrastructure projects awarded through relevant programs.
• Communicating and coordinating regional alternative fuel infrastructure efforts with supervisors.
• Identifying and communicating region-specific best practices to support alternative fuel adoption.
• Planning and attending meetings and outreach events for stakeholders, including educational webinars and peer exchanges.
• Developing knowledge of grant programs to support local stakeholders.
• Developing, measuring, and implementing project and program goals, performance measures, and milestones.
• Responding to stakeholder inquiries.
• Monitoring the impacts of State and federal policies for alternative vehicle fuels.
• Drafting correspondences, grant applications, technical reports, newsletters, and website content.
• Updating and restructuring key websites.
• Preparing and delivering oral presentations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in analytical or quantitative methods.
• At least one year of work-related experience.
• Good communication, both written and verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Good customer service, data collection, mathematical, and analytical skills.
• Working knowledge of short-term and/or long-range transportation infrastructure planning.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams.
• Good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Detail oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Working knowledge of alternative fuel vehicles and associated infrastructure.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package
• Friendly atmosphere with open communications
• Opportunities for individual and team growth
• Challenging opportunities