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program proposals designed to achieve effective results consistent with community goals. IP (D) Thorough knowledge of how to formulate, implement and apply comprehensive plans and special studies related to community development issues. (E) Thorough knowledge of how to develop, interpret and apply development regulations, and to conduct code enforcement activities. (F) Familiarity with the Community Development Block Grant program and other federal, and state housing programs. (G) Familiarity with engineering and building construction principles and concepts. (H) Familiarity with geographic information systems, and how to utilize them in the operation of a community development department. (I) Ability to analyze situations and information, formulate alternatives, and use sound judgement in drawing conclusions and making decisions. Ability to develop a course of action and maintain momentum to reach successful conclusions in a variety of program areas. (J) Ability to communicate orally and in writing with design professionals, contractors, developers, business people,property owners, citizens, elected and appointed officials, and the general public; ability to produce effective presentations and reports including research, synthesis of information,preparing text, graphs, charts and graphics. Ability to write clearly, concisely and legibly. (K) Ability to maintain effective working relationships with the Clerk-Administrator, other department heads and staff members, Council and Commission members, citizens, property owners, developers and others. • (L) Ability to follow verbal and written instructions. (M) Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively deal with difficult or angry people. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Valid Minnesota State Driver's License or ability to obtain one. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED Skill in the operation of a personal computer, including the use of work processing and spreadsheet software; a motor vehicle; calculator; phone; and copy and fax machine. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A majority of the work is performed in an office setting, with occasional visits to field sites. Sufficient mobility is necessary to navigate natural terrain and construction sites. Visual acuity sufficient to evaluate field conditions,plans and drawings is necessary, as is the ability to communicate orally in person and over the telephone. Specific vision abilities required by this • job include close vision, distance, vision, color vision,peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.