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NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL Intern - Air Quality Management and Operations in Arlington, Texas
Job Description
Are you looking to join an award-winning organization with a culture built on innovation and public service?
The Transportation Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments is seeking an Intern to support the Air Quality Management and Operations program area to reduce transportation-related emissions. Specific projects include, but are not limited to, Regional Smoking Vehicle Program (RSVP), Engine Off North Texas, Saving Money and Reducing Truck Emissions (SMARTE), and High Emitting Vehicle Program. Primary work functions include coordinating and attending events to raise consumer awareness of clean air programs, collaborating with local governments to enhance emissions enforcement efforts, and coordinating with local stakeholders and local governments to adopt and implement vehicle idling reduction strategies. Work is collaborative in nature, working not only within the NCTCOG team, but also with external stakeholders, including fleets, citizen groups, associations, and industry representatives. Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online athttps://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 data collection, organization, and analysis
- Assisting with event planning and coordination, including meetings, webinars and stakeholder outreach
- Drafting for supervisor review, emails and monthly status reports
- Drafting for supervisor review, content for NCTCOG Air Quality websites
- Assisting staff with monitoring legislative bills at the federal and State levels
- Assisting staff with developing and analyzing policies
- Drafting for supervisor review, newsletter content on topics such as clean vehicle technology and vehicle idling reduction
- Drafting for supervisor review, responses to various inquiries
Required Skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage multiple assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment
- 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
- Good mathematical skills
- 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
- 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 nvironment 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 a 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 and 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.