Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and practices of planning and zoning, community outreach and obtaining consensus, research methods and techniques used in planning, State and local laws and regulations affecting planning and subdivisions, computer applications for planning, mapping, and GIS; Skill in operating the listed tools and equipment; Ability to organize and maintain multiple projects simultaneously; ability to comprehend and articulate complex facts and relationships in detail and to summarize and write clearly, concisely and legibly; prepare accurate, concise and comprehensive professional reports; make effective presentations to boards and groups; understand and establish statistical data and graphic material; manage and oversee federal and other grant programs and applications; maintain effective working relationships with elected and appointed officials, city manager, department director staff, employees, other agencies, news media and the public; follow verbal and written instructions; handle stressful situations and effectively deal with difficult or angry people. Takes the lead on community-wide and neighborhood long range planning efforts, including Growth Policy updates, corridor plans, updates of zoning and subdivision regulations, transportation planning, affordable housing, implementation of adopted plans, etc.