Bachelor's degree in Urban and Regional Planning or closely related field; supplemented by three (3) years previous experience and/or training that includes planning, development, or civil engineering; or five (5) or more years of equivalent combination of education, training, and working experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this Job. Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge of applicable codes, ordinances, laws, and regulations; maintains an awareness of new trends and advances in the profession; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations; attends workshops and training sessions as appropriate.