Principal Planner

Principal Planner – Subregional Planning

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About Houston‑Galveston Area Council
The Houston‑Galveston Area Council is one of the largest regional planning commissions in the country, serving 13 counties and over 7 million people. We address cross‑jurisdictional issues daily, making decisions that impact transportation, public safety, senior services, job access, disaster recovery, water quality, and overall quality of life in the region.

• Manage day‑to‑day operations of the Livable Centers program and provide oversight to ensure consistent quality across studies.
• Lead staff on Livable Centers program studies and related planning projects that promote mixed land uses designed to be walkable, connected, and accessible by multiple transportation modes.
• Develop and oversee project scopes of work and budgets.
• Provide overall management of consultant contracts for Livable Centers studies.
• Build and maintain relationships with current and future partners in the H‑GAC region.
• Identify policies, regulations, and best management practices that advance Livable Centers principles and implementation.
• Lead the development of information resources and presentation materials for the Livable Centers Program.
• Identify and pursue alternative grant and funding sources to expand the program’s reach.
• Develop and review report content and project recommendations.
• Contribute to work and projects of other teams at H‑GAC as applicable.

• Experience working as a planner, including transportation and land use planning.
• Strategic or long‑range planning experience.
• Ability to build and maintain consensus among stakeholders.
• Experience leading facilitation and execution of public engagement activities.
• Strong project management, communication, and presentation skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study.
• Five years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, or in related job duties.
• Commitment to residing within the agency’s region of service.

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.

Location:

Houston, TX