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? 

üJoining a team of motivated professionals at the 5th largest Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in the country seeking to improve quality of life for more than 7.2 million people

üOverseeing a multidisciplinary team responsible for contract, grant development and administration, budgeting, procurement, invoicing, and reporting for transportation programs

üCoordinating development of bi-annual Unified Planning Work Program of approximately $40 million and annual MPO budget of approximately $20 million

üBeing responsible for the day-to-day management of a diverse group of professional staff, ensuring compliance with all regulations, program goals, and performance metrics

üTracking federal transportation program funding opportunities, including discretionary grants related to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, and helping communities throughout the region secure funding for key priorities

üManaging administrative staff for the MPO, including overseeing support for Transportation Policy Council and advisory committee meetings, administrative support for management, and department expenses

üDemonstrating a high level of leadership and competency, including team building, proactive engagement, and project management/execution

Key Qualifications

üSubstantial work experience with a public or private planning agency or other similar organization, with job responsibilities including contract and grant administration (Management experience and experience with Metropolitan Planning Organizations preferred)

üSolid communication skills, both orally and in writing, along with high-level program management skills

üExperience managing and leading diverse teams

üStrong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate and work effectively with others in a team atmosphere

üKnowledge and experience with Federal and state transportation grant management (direct experience with 2 CFR 200 preferred)

üKnowledge of public agency administration, including budget development, contract management and administration, and accounting practices

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, or in similar job-related duties

Preferred Qualifications

üMaster’s degree in an applicable ademic discipline (Transportation Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, Accounting)

ü7 years of experience working with MPOs, transportation agencies, or local or regional government

üProfessional certifications or licenses such as CPA, CBA, AICP, etc.