Planner – Subregional Planning

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 Assist with 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.

ü Support the development and execution of regional Complete Streets guidance and coordinate with sponsors throughout the region to develop local Complete Streets plans.

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 project updates to the Transportation Policy Council (TPC), Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC), and TAC subcommittees on a periodic basis.

Key Qualifications  

ü Experience assisting with or managing transportation planning studies, including developing scopes of work, contract negotiation, data analysis, community engagement, working with consultant teams, and reporting.

ü Team player, with an “all hands-on deck” attitude, 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 Knowledge of ArcGIS/ArcPro, Microsoft, and Adobe applications (Pro, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)

Do you have…  

ü Bachelor's degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study

ü 3 years of experience with local government, nonprofit programs, schools, or in job-related duties

Preferred…

ü Experience in transportation planning.

ü Thorough knowledge of transportation and land use planning, policies, regulations, and best management practices.

ü Ability to plan and effectively manage complex, long-term projects.