Intern – Air Quality Technical Planning

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The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) is seeking an Intern to support the Air Quality Technical Planning team with data quality assurance, analysis, and interpretation, and modeling approaches for air quality assessments of the federal National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Successful applicants will have the opportunity to apply short- and long-range planning principles, complete computational technical analyses and modeling that support and explain local air quality issues and develop improvement recommendations. Additional tasks include developing material to communicate air quality aspects efficiently to the public and partnering with local governments to pave the way for project implementation based on analysis results. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at https://www.nctcog.org/Careers. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing career objectives, as well as a current resume.

Ideal candidates should attend school in the Dallas-Fort Worth region and be able to work at least 25 hours per week while attending school.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assisting with the analysis of air quality data, such as fine particulate matter data, ozone and ozone precursors
• Drafting for supervisor review, graphs, tables, or charts of data analysis results to communicate air quality developments to local governments and the general public
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of databases for air quality data
• Assisting with the development of R-scripts for data formatting and exhibit creation
• Assisting supervisor with drafting, reviewing and updating air quality technical planning websites
• Assisting with public engagement and outreach to local governments and the public regarding efforts for air quality aspects

Required Skills

• Good communication, both verbal and written, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to listen to and follow instructions, coordinate with team members, and present ideas
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook
• 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

Required Education and Experience

• Must be attending an accredited college or university in a degree-seeking program during employment (i.e., transportation planning, civil engineering, environmental planning, mathematics, statistics, informatics or a related field preferred)
• No work experience required

Starting Salary

Minimum of $17.00 per hour

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 innovation.

NCTCOG is recognized as a military-friendly employer and values the knowledge, experience, and skills acquired during your 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 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.

Job postings are kept open for a minimum of 10 calendar days and may close anytime thereafter at the discretion of the hiring manager.