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?
üManage and update H-GAC multilayer models. Models include the activity-based model, 4-step travel demand model (TDM), dynamic traffic simulation model (DTA) and micro-simulation model
üProvide modeling support for corridor planning studies, sub-area planning studies and special planning studies
üDemonstrated expertise and experience in TDM validation and calibration
üAssist in researching and developing modeling features related to emerging transportation technologies, transformative modes, and shared mobilities
üPrepare advanced technical information and effectively communicate that information to external and internal audiences orally, in writing, and in presentations
Key Qualifications
üTechnical expertise in one or more transportation modeling software programs: Bentley (Citilabs) CUBE VOYAGER, Metropia DynusT, PTV VISUM, VISSIM, VISTRO, and Synchro
üKnowledge of data analysis and visualization software: GIS or Tableau,
üAbility to plan, organize, and manage the technical components of a travel demand modeling project
Do you have…
üBachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study
ü5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties
Preferred qualifications
üMaster’s degree in (urban) planning, transportation engineering, or a related field of study on traffic forecast modeling
üHands-on experience in Python or R
üFamiliarity with GIS and experience working with and visualizing spatial data
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.
