About Houston-Galveston Area Council
The Houston-Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country with a diverse service area of 13 counties and more than 7 million people. We are the pulse of our region addressing issues that cross city limits and county lines every single day.
We make decisions that affect our transportation system, ensure the safety and well-being of our seniors, connect people to jobs, help families recover from natural disasters, preserve water quality for our children, and so much more. We work to make the region a great place to live, work, and thrive.
What will I be doing?
üResearch and catalog regulations, policies, and ordinances that impact land use and transportation.
üCatalog model housing and multi-modal transportation practices, policies, and projects in the eight County Metropolitan Transportation Organization region, and how they can be applied to the Livable Centers program.
üIdentify policies, regulations and best practices that can advance Livable Centers principles and implementation.
üResearch funding opportunities and tools communities can use to implement different revitalization strategies.
üAssist with compiling grant sources and grant matchmaking.
üAssist in management of consultant contracts for Livable Centers studies.
üParticipate in one-on-one relationships and targeted meetings with local Livable Centers sponsors and future partners throughout the region.
üProvide support to prepare and deliver presentations, workshops, maps, flyers, and web materials.
üOther communication or coordination support for the Community and Environmental Planning Department as requested.
Key Qualifications
üExperience with ArcGIS.
üBasic understanding of urban planning and/or community development principles.
üExperience developing plan documents and managing report development.
üExcellent interpersonal skills and willingness to perform in a team environment.
üStrong communication and presentation skills
Do you have…
üBachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
ü3 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties
Preferred Qualifications
ü5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties
H-GAC is the region-wide voluntary association of local governments in the 13 county Gulf Coast region of Texas. Its service area is 12,500 square miles and contains more than 7 million people. H-GAC's mission is to serve as the instrument of local government cooperation, promoting the region’s orderly development and the safety and welfare of its citizens. H-GAC is the regional organization through which local governments consider issues and cooperate in solving area-wide problems.
