Transportation Public Involvement Specialist
Transportation Public Involvement Specialist
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Job Description
Job Summary:
The Transportation Public Involvement Specialist (PIS) will play a critical role in planning coordinating and executing public outreach for transportation and environmental projects across Texas. This position requires strong communication organizational and stakeholder management skills to ensure compliance with 43 TAC Chapter 2 and 23 CFR 771.111(h) public involvement requirements. The Transportation PIS will manage public hearings workshops and outreach initiatives that directly support highway and infrastructure project delivery ensuring community input is integrated into transportation planning and environmental decision-making.
Job Classification: 1099 Independent Contractor
Duty Station: Texas remote/virtual
Travel: Up to 25% (for public hearings outreach meetings and stakeholder engagement events)
Duties/Responsibilities:
Plan and organize public involvement activities including open houses public meetings workshops and public hearings.
Ensure compliance with all applicable public involvement regulations and guidelines under state and federal law.
Coordinate with project managers environmental specialists and technical teams to integrate public engagement into project schedules and deliverables.
Develop and distribute public communication materials such as fact sheets presentations newsletters and digital content.
Facilitate effective dialogue between clients stakeholders and the public by documenting feedback responding to inquiries and ensuring follow-up.
Maintain accurate records of public involvement activities including attendance comments and outcomes for inclusion in environmental documentation packages.
Support innovative outreach methods including virtual platforms digital surveys and other tools to maximize accessibility and inclusivity.
Assist with stakeholder analysis and targeted engagement strategies to reach affected property owners local governments community groups and the public.
Serve as a liaison during public hearings and outreach events ensuring logistics accessibility and compliance requirements are met.
Contribute to project delivery by providing recommendations based on community input and helping address concerns early in the process.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Strong communication facilitation and presentation skills with diverse audiences.
Excellent organizational to coordinate multiple outreach efforts simultaneously.
Ability to navigate sensitive community concerns with professionalism and diplomacy.
Knowledge of public involvement requirements under NEPA 43 TAC and 23 CFR.
Skilled in developing communication materials and leveraging digital platforms for outreach.
Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams government agencies and the public.
Education and Experience:
: Bachelors degree in communications Public Relations Planning or a related field.
: Minimum 6 years of public involvement experience including planning and conducting outreach events.
Preferred: Masters degree with at least 4 years of experience in public involvement or community engagement.
: Successful management of at least five public outreach events within the past ten years with at least two involving transportation projects.
: Experience with at least two public hearings conducted under 43 TAC Chapter 2 and 23 CFR 771.111(h) (or equivalent substitute of two public meetings for one public hearing).
Physical Requirements:
Ability to stand for extended periods during public meetings and events.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones and audio/visual equipment for presentations
AboutChloeta
Chloetais a Native American owned enterpriseprovidinga diverse range of engineering scientific and technical solutions to support military energy homeland security emergency preparedness and critical infrastructure requirements.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Contract
