The Senior Land Use Planner will be responsible for planning, scheduling, coordinating and directing work land use projects of a considerable size, scope and complexity, including utility, residential and commercial development. For these projects, the Senior Land Use Planner will be responsible for managing the budget and subcontractors assigned to the project, as well as directing engineers as to the types of plans needed for application development. This position will establish and maintain effective working relationships with key individuals at clients, governmental agencies, organizations, and the public. This position will be responsible for the development of proposals to prospective clients for project opportunities. The Senior Land Use Planner will be the primary contact for clients, the primary negotiator with local government staff and elected officials, and will regularly present before Boards and Commissions. This position is responsible for being a specialist in the area of Land Use Planning. The Senior Land Use Planner will provide leadership, guidance, instruction and technical advice to less experienced staff members, and will assist with supervision of staff on major projects as well as other duties as assigned.Examples of Duties:Manage land use projects of a considerable size, scope and complexity, including subcontractor selection and management, and project budget.Develop proposals for prospective land use projects.Negotiate with key staff at Governmental agencies and elected officials.Guide, mentor and train Assistant and Staff Land Use Planners.Present and litigate unique and/or complex land use applications before local Boards and Commissions.Coordinate and direct engineers to develop application materials for large projects.Serve as the primary contact for the client.Write clear, concise, logical, complex and technical reports.Regularly interface with the public at public hearings.Other duties, as assigned.