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?
As a Senior Planner, you will be at the forefront of transportation planning projects that enhance mobility, safety, and multimodal connections across our region. Your work will directly impact millions of residents, making their daily lives better.
üLead Transformation: Take the lead on transportation planning initiatives, driving positive change throughout the region.
üScopes of Work: Develop clear project scopes, ensuring alignment with our goals.
üTeam Management: Collaborate with internal and external teams to achieve project success.
üData Insights: Utilize tools like Excel and ArcGIS to analyze data, uncover trends, and inform decision-making.
üReport Excellence: Contribute to high-quality reports and project recommendations.
üBroad Expertise: Assist with diverse subjects, including freight, active transportation, resiliency, safety, and Regional Transportation Plan (RTP).
üStakeholder Engagement: Coordinate stakeholder involvement and public participation.
üBudget and Timeline: Manage project budgets and timelines effectively.
Key Qualifications
üTransportation Insight: A solid understanding of transportation planning principles.
üProject Execution: Experience in sub-regional, corridor, regional, or access management planning.
üStakeholder Collaboration: Skilled at consensus-building and identifying key stakeholders.
üPublic Engagement: Proficient in facilitating and executing public involvement activities.
üProject Leadership: Strong project management, communication, and presentation skills.
üArcGIS Familiarity: Comfortable using ArcGIS software.
Do you have…
üBachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study.
üMinimum of 5 years working with local government, nonprofit programs, or in similar 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.
