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 or 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.
üSupport the development and execution of regional Complete Streets guidance and coordinate with sponsors throughout the region to develop local Complete Streets plans.
üOrganize public meetings and coordinate with sponsors to gain broad stakeholder and community input, and support for recommendations in subregional plans and studies.
üPresent project updates to the Transportation Policy Council (TPC), Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC), and TAC subcommittees on a periodic basis.
Key Qualifications
üExperience in managing transportation planning studies, including developing scopes of work, contract negotiation, data analysis, community engagement, managing consultant teams, reviewing invoices, and reports.
üTeam player, with an “all hands on deck” attitude, who is passionate about doing whatever it takes to improve the 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
ü5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties
Preferred experience
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 in transportation planning.
üAbility to plan and effectively manage complex, long-term projects.
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.
