Develops, designs, implements, and oversees Port, tenant, and inter-departmental planning programs to meet Port needs; administers complex Port policies and regulations; interprets and implements federal, state, and regional laws and regulations; interprets and integrates planning requirements into policy direction, plans, and management of department programs; determines the application of code and regulations in complex situations; writes and edits Port policy documents and regulations related to planning issues; researches, writes, and edits management plans; prepares amendments to the Port's Master Plan; analyzes amendment requests from the general public and other divisions; reviews and edits proposed amendments to Port policy documents to ensure clarity and consistency; develops strategies, policy document amendments, and other measures to carry out policies. Acts as department spokesperson and liaison with other divisions and local, state and federal government agencies and provides planning expertise; represents the Port and participates on committees, subcommittees, advisory groups, councils, and boards that address local issues; organizes and hosts meetings and special events; presents programs and policies to community groups as needed; conducts and facilitates public meetings, workshops, and advisory committees; participates and serves on other division or agency technical advisory committees; convenes and leads team meetings and inter-department teams.