Environment & Development Planner II - Public Works, Sustainability

The North Central Texas Council of Governments, or 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 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. NCTCOG’s Environment & Development Department assists member governments in planning for common environmental issues and development challenges. The department has created and/or provides support for various environmental outreach and education programs in the region as well as various local and regional projects and studies. More detailed information about the department’s programs can be found at the following link: https://www.nctcog.org/envir .

The Environment & Development Department is seeking a detail-oriented professional to join its team and assist with tasks for department projects and programs related to public works, energy conservation, regional sustainability initiatives, building codes, materials management, and other programs as needed. There will also potentially be times when the successful candidate is working on other department projects outside of these areas as assistance is needed. Tasks for these programs include, but are not limited to, coordinating the annual Public Works Roundup, facilitating webinars, workshops, and meetings, and collaborating with committee members and stakeholders. The successful candidate will also be working on tasks covering a wide range of sustainability and public works related topics including community/infrastructure development, energy efficiency and conservation, materials management, and more.

Responsibilities:

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

• Coordinate with public works professionals to generate discussion topics, recruit speakers, and develop agendas, presentations, and meeting summaries for quarterly Public Works Council meetings.
• Plan and host the annual Public Works Roundup, a one-day local conference. Duties may include surveying Public Works Council members, recruiting speakers, booking a venue, promoting the Roundup, coordinating audio-visual needs, and moderating the Roundup.
• Support efforts to promote the public works profession to students at high schools, community colleges, and technical schools. This may include creating a speaker’s bureau and developing language for promotional materials, including fliers or videos.
• Support updates to and maintain NCTCOG’s Public Works Construction Standards and Standard Drawings. This may include compiling suggested updates, coordinating with the subcommittee to address these updates, and responding to questions related to contents and purchasing.
• Planning workshops/webinars on energy efficiency or other sustainability topics by coordinating with member governments and project stakeholders.
• Monitoring schedules of deliverables and budgets and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Coordinating with local government members, federal, state, and local partners.
• Preparing and delivering presentations.
• Attending meetings and representing the agency and department within and beyond the region.
• Conducting research and summarizing studies.
• Proofreading documents.
• Preparing program outreach materials.
• Additional tasks as needed.
  
  

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in operating Microsoft Office products
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize and handle a large volume of tasks.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Adaptability and willingness to work on tasks in various programs.
• Ability to learn quickly.
• Detail-oriented.
  
  

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and at least one year and up to three-years related work experience.

Salary: $60,000 to $70,000, commensurate with experience

Applicants wishing to be considered for this position should apply online at https://mycogcareer.silkroad.com/ . To be considered for any other NCTCOG position that may currently be open, applicants need to apply online separately for those postings. All submittals should include a cover letter summarizing work experience, as well as a current resume.

Additional Information:

Location: Hybrid Work Option. Employees currently work part of each week in NCTCOG’s offices in Arlington, Texas, and part of each week remotely from home within the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Travel: Minimal

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