Bachelor's degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field
5 years of experience with local government or nonprofit programs
Knowledge and understanding of Metropolitan Planning Organizations
Ability to interpret federal, state, and local transportation planning laws
Exceptional project management, communication, and presentation skills
Experience managing contracts, budgets, and technical documents
Demonstrated leadership experience in a dynamic environment
Responsibilities
Lead development and implementation of the long-range Regional Transportation Plan
Ensure compliance with federal performance management and environmental considerations
Direct consultant teams in technical analyses and public engagement
Manage program budgets, scopes of work, and grant requirements
Oversee multimodal transportation initiatives including roadway and transit systems
Engage regional stakeholders through outreach efforts
Supervise and mentor planning staff to foster collaboration and development
Benefits
Opportunity to work for the fourth-largest MPO in the country
Engagement with diverse stakeholders and community outreach
Professional development opportunities
Hybrid work environment
Focus on collaboration and operational excellence
Full Job Description
What will I bedoing? As a Manager for the Houston-Galveston Area Council Metropolitan Planning Organization, you will be solving regional transportation issues and leading a multimodal planning team for the fourth-largest Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in the country.
Lead development, maintenance, and implementation of the region's long-range Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) in compliance with federal and state transportation planning requirements, including financial planning and coordination with air quality conformity staff
Ensure transportation planning processes align with federal performance management requirements, environmental considerations, equity objectives, safety goals, and regional priorities
Direct consultant teams and internal staff in preparation of technical analyses, planning documents, public engagement activities, and project development efforts
Develop and manage program budgets, scopes of work, schedules, grant requirements, and consultant contracts related to planning initiatives
Ensure engagement with regional stakeholders through subcommittees, project stakeholder groups, and other grassroots outreach efforts
Supervise, mentor, and evaluate planning staff while fostering collaboration, professional development, and operational excellence within the department
KeyQualifications
Knowledge and understanding of key functions of Metropolitan Planning Organizations and demonstrated experience with Metropolitan Planning Organizations or relevant organizations such as state Departments of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration
Ability to interpret and apply relevant Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and policies related to transportation planning
Experience preparing technical transportation documents, managing projects, and personnel budgets
Exceptional project management, communication, and presentation skills
Understand the needs of key transportation planning stakeholders, along with the ability to build consensus among diverse groups
Experience developing statements of work, managing contracts, and other procurement-related activities
Ability to effectively lead and manage a diverse staff in the hybrid work environment
Demonstrated leadership experience collaborating and working with others in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Do you have...
Bachelor's degree in an applicable academic discipline orrelatedfield of study
5 years of experienceworking with local government, nonprofit programs, school, or in job-related duties
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in Urban Planning or related field of study
8 years of experience working in transportation planning and related project management
Experience working with the Metropolitan Planning Organization
Comprehensive understanding of transportation policies, best practices, and federal and statewide planning regulations
Salary Range- $125,000.00-$139,500.00
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.
