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Project Management: Lead and manage planning projects, programs, and initiatives from conception to completion, including defining project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring adherence to budgets and quality standards.

Policy Development: Research, analyze, and develop planning policies, ordinances, regulations, and guidelines related to land use, zoning, transportation, housing, economic development, sustainability, and resilience, incorporating best practices and innovative approaches.

Community Engagement: Facilitate meaningful engagement and collaboration with stakeholders, community groups, residents, businesses, and elected officials to gather input, solicit feedback, and build consensus on planning initiatives, projects, and policies through public meetings, workshops, and outreach activities.

Strategic Planning: Develop and implement long-range strategic plans, comprehensive plans, master plans, and growth management strategies to guide the physical, social, and economic development of cities, regions, and communities, aligning with overarching goals and visions.

Land Use Planning: Lead efforts to develop and implement comprehensive land use plans, zoning regulations, and urban development policies, ensuring compatibility with long-term planning objectives, environmental sustainability, and community needs.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and planning requirements, such as the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and municipal zoning codes and ordinances, and oversee environmental review processes as needed.

Technical Analysis: Conduct spatial analysis, demographic analysis, economic analysis, and other technical studies using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), statistical software, and other tools to support planning activities, identify trends, evaluate alternatives, and inform decision-making.

Interagency Coordination: Collaborate with internal departments, external agencies, regional entities, and stakeholders to coordinate planning efforts, address cross-cutting issues, leverage resources, and achieve mutual objectives, promoting interagency cooperation and partnership.

Professional Development: Stay informed about emerging trends, innovations, and best practices in urban planning, attend conferences, workshops, and training sessions, and participate in professional organizations and networks to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development.