What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Planner - Subregional Planning position at Houston-Galveston Area Council?
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?
ü Lead 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.
ü Provide guidance to subregional planning staff on developing local transportation plans and studies.
ü Organize public meetings and coordinate with sponsors to gain broad stakeholder and community input, and support for recommendations in subregional plans and studies.
ü Present to the Board of Directors, Transportation Policy Council (TPC), Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC), and TAC subcommittees on a periodic basis.
ü Assist with developing budgets for subregional planning tasks within the Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).
ü Assist with educating regional partners about H-GAC’s subregional planning services and find opportunities for new projects.
ü Attend Program Manager meetings and/or other management meetings in the Subregional Planning Manager’s absence.
Key Qualifications
ü Experience managing transportation planning studies, including developing scopes of work, contract negotiation, data analysis, community engagement, managing consultant teams, reviewing invoices and reports.
ü Experience developing and/or managing project budgets.
ü Ability to collaborate with an internal team of Planners and regional partners who is passionate about doing whatever it takes to improve quality of life for people in the Houston-Galveston region.
ü Strong project management, communication, and presentation skills are crucial for success in this role.
ü ArcGIS/ArcPro, Microsoft, Adobe knowledge
Do you have…
ü Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study.
ü 5 years of experience working with local governments, nonprofit programs, schools, or on job-related duties.
Preferred Qualifications
ü Experience in urban, regional or transportation planning, monitoring, and reporting.
ü Thorough knowledge of transportation and land use planning, policies, regulations, and best management practices.
ü Experience developing and/or implementing local transportation plans, including, but not limited to, a city or county.
ü Ability to plan and effectively manage complex, long-term projects.
All employees of H-GAC are required to reside within the agency’s region of service to support our commitment to excellence in service of our region.
H-GAC is an equal opportunity/ADA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.