Senior Transportation Safety Planner & Program Lead

Houston-Galveston Area Council; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking a Principal Planner of Transportation Safety to lead safety planning initiatives, coordinate with stakeholders, and advance regional strategies. The role includes guiding the Regional Safety Action Plan, conducting safety studies, and presenting findings to diverse audiences.

Required are a Bachelor's in urban planning or public administration, plus 5+ years in government or regional planning, with strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience developing scopes of work, contracts and budgets for transportation planning studies.
• Experience working with a team and managing consultant involvement.
• Strong program management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to translate policy questions into actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety planning initiatives and coordinate on the Regional Safety Action Plan.
• Manage consultant-supported safety studies and related regional projects.
• Coordinate regional safety research and briefing documents.
• Represent the agency on external safety committees and forums.
• Oversee Transportation Safety Committee administration and related procurements.

Skills

Scope management

Contract management

Data analysis

Public input

Team collaboration

Policy recommendations

Project management

Communication

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in urban planning / public administration

Job description

Houston-Galveston Area Council is seeking a Principal Planner of Transportation Safety to lead safety planning initiatives, coordinate with stakeholders, and advance regional strategies. The role includes guiding the Regional Safety Action Plan, conducting safety studies, and presenting findings to diverse audiences.

Required are a Bachelor's in urban planning or public administration, plus 5+ years in government or regional planning, with strong project management and communication skills.