Skill in: Developing, implementing and evaluating complex economic development programs, related to such areas as business development, real estate development and employment development; Coordinating and serving as a liaison among various agencies and organizations; Organizing work, setting priorities and exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines; Interpreting and applying complex rules, regulations, laws and ordinances; Making persuasive oral presentations; Maintaining accurate records and preparing clear, concise and effective correspondence, media materials, public and educational materials, reports and other written materials; Providing technical assistance and staff leadership to various boards and commissions; Use of modem office equipment including computers, computer applications, and software, to accomplish a variety of tasks. Real estate development finance and financial analysis; Current market trends in real estate development; Structuring public-private partnerships; Principles and practices of marketing; Business community and neighborhood outreach and processes; California land use planning entitlement law and regulations including California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and general nature of building codes; Planning entitlement codes and process; applicable zoning ordinances and entitlement processes; Urban studies and market impacts of economic and social public policy.