General knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of land use planning, planning research, zoning, and annexations; knowledge of municipal planning, landscape architecture principles and practice, and urban design; knowledge of municipal development ordinances and its applications; bicycle and pedestrian planning; knowledge of principles and practice of community facilitation and conflict resolution; ability to read and interpret ordinances, statutes, plans, maps, etc. ability to plan, organize, supervise and carry out complex research projects effectively and simultaneously; ability to present the results of research effectively in oral, written, and graphic form; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, municipal officials, representatives of other agencies, and members of the general public and development community.