Employees work occasionally in the field to visually inspect parks, facilities, sites, and project areas; travel between City facilities and project locations as necessary and may be exposed to loud noise levels, cold and/or hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, road and/or land hazards, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Knowledge of: Knowledge of the principles and best practices of planning; research and data collection methods; effective writing techniques; planning practices related to park, land use, transportation, economic development, and community development; community redevelopment processes; relevant federal programs; and computer applications, including Microsoft Office, database management, GIS, and other planning-related software.