Prepares detailed staff reports on complex zoning applications, Ordinance amendments, Plan amendments, public facilities proposals, and appeals of the Zoning Administrators decisions; Represents the county in negotiations of proffers, conditions, and positions with applicants, citizens, county staff; Conducts special studies resulting in the adoption of amended Plan text, the formulation of new land use policy, and/or amendments to the Zoning Ordinance; Reviews complex zoning applications for compliance with submission requirements, and maintains county computer databases and records; Collects, compiles and analyzes data relating to zoning, land use, transportation, public facilities, recreational, and environmental planning and prepares documents; Presents staff positions at public hearings before the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, Board of Zoning Appeals, and/or Park Authority Board; Responds to land use, planning, and zoning inquiries and prepares interpretations both orally and in writing; Coordinates with other county agencies, interest groups and other jurisdictions on various assignments; Serves as lead planner for a revitalization area; Directs the work of a team or a small group of planners and planning technicians working on a special project; Supervises the work of a smaller work unit; Assists in the administration and management of work programs involving the administration, enforcement, interpretation and amendment of the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan; Serves as staff liaison to task forces and advisory boards; Serves as mentor for other Planners in the series; Performs project management including contracting consultants, preparing schedules and administering the project budget. This position conducts advanced analysis of development proposals such as rezonings, special exceptions, and other zoning applications throughout the county, with a focus on urban centers, transit station areas, suburban centers, community business centers, and other areas of the county, to evaluate consistency with Comprehensive Plan policies and guidance.