Job Description

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?

üLead subregional plans and studies that improve mobility, safety, multimodal connections, and economic development throughout the region, including, but not limited to mobility plans, corridor studies, and thoroughfare plans. Projects may be led by the Principal Planner with support from another staff member on the Subregional Planning team, while other projects may have support from a consultant team.

üProvide guidance to subregional planning staff on developing local transportation plans and studies.

üOrganize public meetings and coordinate with sponsors to gain broad stakeholder and community input and support for recommendations in subregional plans and studies.

üPresent to the Board of Directors, Transportation Policy Council (TPC), Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC), and TAC subcommittees on a periodic basis.

üAssist with developing budgets for subregional planning tasks within the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).

üAssist with educating regional partners about H-GAC’s subregional planning services and find opportunities for new projects.

üAttend Program Manager meetings and/or other management meetings in the Subregional Planning Manager’s absence.

Key Qualifications

üExperience managing transportation planning studies, including developing scopes of work, contract negotiation, data analysis, community engagement, managing consultant teams, reviewing invoices and reports.

üExperience developing and/or managing project budgets.

üAbility to collaborate with an internal team of Planners and regional partners who are passionate about doing whatever it takes to improve quality of life for people in the Houston-Galveston region.

üStrong project management, communication, and presentation skills are crucial for success in this role.

Do you have… 

üBachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study with a focus on transportation.  

ü5 years of experience working with local governments, nonprofit programs, schools or on job related duties. 

Preferred Qualifications

ü8 years of experience working with local governments, nonprofit programs, schools or on job related duties. 

üExperience in urban, regional or transportation planning, monitoring, and reporting.

üThorough knowledge of transportation and land use planning, policies, regulations, and best management practices.

üExperience developing and/or implementing local transportation plans, including, but not limited to, a city or county.

üAbility to plan and effectively manage complex, long-term projects.