Principal Planner

Houston-Galveston Area Council; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A regional planning agency in Houston is seeking a Principal Planner to create strategic plans that address air quality and transportation issues. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience working with government agencies, strong project management abilities, and a Bachelor's degree. This full-time role offers medical and vision insurance benefits, contributing to the quality of life in the community.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience working with local government or nonprofit programs.
• Experience with agencies like EPA, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop strategic plans for air quality programs.
• Investigate strategies to reduce pollutants.
• Pursue funding opportunities for program activities.

Skills

Air quality emission reductions

Transportation alternatives

Teamwork

Project management

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline

Job description

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Houston‑Galveston Area Council Pay Range

This range is provided by Houston‑Galveston Area Council. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base Pay Range

$95,000.00/yr - $123,000.00/yr

About the 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?

• Joining a team of motivated professionals at the 5th largest Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in the country
• Creating and developing strategic plans to meet defined Environmental and Air Quality program goals and objectives
• Supporting the efforts of local, state, and federal agencies and stakeholders to improve air quality and transportation in the H‑GAC service area
• Investigating potential strategies to help reduce pollutants. These may include but not be limited to ground‑level ozone and its precursors, particulate matter, and greenhouse gases, among other pollutants
• Design, develop, implement, report and track outcomes for large scale air quality programs and projects which may include vehicle replacement programs, alternative fuels including electric vehicles, and air quality policy activities
• Pursuing funding opportunities (including federal, state, and foundation grants) for continuation of and expansion of program activities
• Coordinating committee and stakeholder meetings. Preparing meeting agendas, meeting notices and meeting minutes as well as developing educational materials and news articles for public outreach

Key Qualifications

• Knowledge of air quality emission reductions, transportation alternatives, and coalition building
• Experience working with agencies such as Environmental Protection Agency, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Texas Department of Transportation, and Federal Highway Administration
• Demonstrating strong teamwork, an “all hands‑on deck” attitude when necessary on key department activities, and motivation to find creative approaches to improve the quality of life for our citizens
• Strong project management, communication and presentation skills are crucial for success in this role
• Demonstrated experience navigating federal and state environmental, transportation planning, and related regulations

Do you have…

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable academic discipline or related field of study.
• 5 years of experience working with local government, nonprofit programs, school or in job related duties

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Government Administration, Non‑profit Organizations, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Benefits

Medical insurance
Vision insurance