Transportation System Modeler I

Gfoat; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 64,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Transportation Department seeks a Transportation System Modeler to perform emissions and air quality related modeling. It will involve GIS mapping, data collection, and model automation using software tools.

Required includes a Master’s level degree in a relevant field and knowledge of emissions modeling; familiarity with GIS, statistics, and programming is essential for data analysis and reporting.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree level knowledge in civil engineering, computer science, data science, or urban planning.
• One year or less of job-related experience in travel demand modeling, data analysis, and model development.
• Familiarity with emissions and air quality modeling through education or experience.
• Experience with GIS software and data handling.

Responsibilities

• Create and manipulate emissions and air quality models with supervisor.
• Collect and analyze air quality, emissions, and meteorological data.
• Automate mathematical models through software implementation.
• Clean up data and interpret transportation and air quality data.
• Develop maps, charts, and plots from spatial data using GIS tools.
• Prepare materials and training documentation for analytical products.
• Draft presentations for review and potential public delivery.

Skills

Emissions modeling

Programming (Java/Python/C++)

Statistics (R)

GIS analysis

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in civil engineering / CS / data science / urban planning

Tools

TransCAD

ESRI

Post-GIS

Job description

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 a Transportation System Modeler in the Air Quality Technical Planning and Analysis program area to carry out emissions and air quality related modeling activities. The majority of model development work is done internally, and the Air Quality Technical Planning and Analysis program area has forged a collaborative work environment with local governments, community groups, and transportation agencies in the region and strives to improve regional and local air quality while maintaining residential and economic needs.

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

• Working with supervisor to create, and manipulate emissions and air quality models


• Assisting with data collection including air quality monitoring data, emissions inventory data, meteorological data, etc.


• Working with supervisor to automate mathematical models through software implementation and programming


• Assisting with data clean-up, data analysis, and working with supervisor to interpret various transportation and air quality data


• Working with supervisor to create maps, generate charts and plots from spatial data, edit/maintain datasets utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS)


• Working with supervisor to develop materials and documentation for analytical products and training


• Drafting presentations for supervisor review, with the opportunity to deliver presentations to committee members and/or the general public


• Drafting for supervisor review, documentation, reports, presentations, and articles

Required Skills

• Familiarity with emissions and air quality modeling through education or experience


• Working knowledge of computer programming for computation and analytics in one or more languages (i.e, Java, Python, C++, etc.)


• Familiarity with design and application of statistical modeling and concepts and related software packages such as R


• Familiarity with one of the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software programs (i.e, TransCAD, ESRI, Post-GIS, etc.)


• 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


• Ability to work independently and in a team environment


• Detail oriented, highly organized, with an ability to manage assignments/tasks and work well in a deadline-driven environment without diminishing the quality of work

Required Education and Experience

• Work requires specialized knowledge in a professional or technical field, and requires professional level knowledge which is acquired in a Master’s degree level of study. Relevant fields of study include civil engineering, computer science, data science, or city, regional, or urban planning


• One year or less of job-related experience in the areas of travel demand modeling, data analysis, and model development; experience may be gained through academic studies, research projects, or professional experience

Starting Salary Range

$63.658.79 – $76,390.55 annually

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 through a military service career.

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, 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.

Statement Concerning Employment in a Job Not Covered by Social Security:

NCTCOG participates in a defined contribution plan as an alternative to Social Security. NCTCOG offers mandatory and elective retirement plans that have been developed specifically for public-sector retirement plan participants.

Be advised if you are hired by NCTCOG, your earnings from this job are not covered under Social Security (i.e., you will not pay Social Security taxes). This means that you will not earn credits for Social Security retirement or disability benefits in this job. If you retire or become disabled, and you are eligible for a Social Security benefit based on other work, your earnings from this job will not be used to compute your Social Security benefit. Your earnings from this job are subject to Medicare taxes and will count for purposes of the Medicare program. For more information on how you may qualify for Social Security benefits, visit www.ssa.gov.

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