H-GAC seeks Community and Environmental Senior Planner

About 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?

Join a team of motivated professionals seeking to set the bar in water quality data collection, assessment, and management.

• Managing laboratory contracts and ensuring laboratory accreditation standards are being met for Texas Clean Rivers Program Partners.
• Assisting in the quality assurance of ambient water quality monitoring and special studies data
• Playing a major role in the development of Basin Highlights and Basin Summary Reports for the Clean Rivers Program
• Managing the Homeowner Wastewater Assistance Program
• Developing project scopes of work and budgets
• Coordinate project teams including internal and/or external team members

Key Qualifications

• Experience working in a water quality laboratory. Extensive knowledge of laboratory methods, accreditation, and Quality Assurance
• Experience working with large quantities of water quality and environmental data in spreadsheets and database software.
• Demonstrated excellent writing skills
• Extensive experience working with On-Site Sewage Facilities
• Experience working with sensitive and/or confidential information
• Strong project management, communication, and presentation skills

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, schools, or in job-related duties 

H-GAC is an equal opportunity/AA employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, or protected veteran status.  

For more information about this position, visit https://phg.tbe.taleo.net/phg02/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=HGAC&cws=38&rid=841