Chief Transportation Planner
Location: Houston, TX
Postal Code: 77002
Description
Houston-Galveston Area Council seeks the following for an immediate opening:Position: Chief Transportation Planner Position #: TR07065Department: Transportation
Reports to: Program Manager
Summary of Position: Performs highly advanced planning and research work. Work involves development of local, subregional, or regional plans or programs; and conducting meetings with federal, state, and local officials and regional groups. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Examples of Work:1. Administers the development of complex plans or programs, assesses the feasibility of planning proposals, and initiates program strategy development.2. Oversees planning and research projects.3. Conducts research and analysis on complex issues, legislation, and departmental policies.4. Develops procedures for implementation, administration, and evaluation of short-range and long-range plans or programs, and measures progress.5. Analyzes feasibility of alternate funding mechanisms and determines appropriateness for regional and community planning projects.6. Prepares and monitors statistical performance measures.7. Prepares and oversees the preparation of complex reports, studies, research projects, and other technical documents for transportation projects.8. Evaluates the implications of new developments and proposed legislation, rules, or regulations.9. Provides consultation on planning, problems, and technical phases of planning projects.10. Leads and participates in technical, policy, and interagency planning meetings.11. Reviews and evaluates planning material for contractual compliance.12. Collects, organizes, analyzes, and prepares materials in response to requests for information and reports.13. Serves as a liaison between federal, state, and local agencies and regional groups in matters concerning the coordination of plans and services.14. Collaborates with engineers to research, analyze, or resolve complex transportation design issues.15. Develops design ideas for new or improved transport infrastructure, such as junction improvements, pedestrian projects, bus facilities, and car parking areas.16. Documents and evaluates transportation project needs and costs.17. Participates in public meetings or hearings to explain planning proposals, to gather feedback from those affected by projects, or to achieve consensus on project designs.18. Manage contracts with vendors.19. May plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of other staff and/or contractors.Minimum Requirements1. Master’s degree required, with emphasis in Urban and Regional Planning, Transportation Planning, or related field. 2. Expertise with local and regional planning methods and techniques. A minimum of seven years work experience with a private or public planning organization responsible for the planning and implementation of transportation services, projects, or facilities.3. Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 4. Must have strong communication skills, both oral and written, and experience in public speaking. 5. Ability to work independently and with little to no supervision.6. Ability to plan and effectively manage complex, long-term projects, directing work performed by staff and/or consultants.7. Ability to work as a team player on multiple projects.8. Strong analytical and research skills are required.Salary Level: Level 8, Professional IV $63,197 – $103,919
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