Manager - Regional Transportation Planning

• 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
• Manage multimodal transportation planning initiatives encompassing roadway, transit, bicycle, pedestrian, freight, resilience, and emerging mobility systems.
• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.

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.