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Urban and Regional Planners - 19-3051.00

O*NET-SOC Description

Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.

Sample of Reported Job Titles

  • Planner
  • Community Development Planner
  • Planning Director
  • Neighborhood Planner
  • City Planner
  • Community Development Director
  • Regional Planner
  • Airport Planner
  • Building, Planning, and Zoning Director
  • Community Planning and Development Representative

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Tasks

  • Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.
  • Advocate for sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups.
  • Assess the feasibility of proposals and identify necessary changes.
  • Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.
  • Coordinate work with economic consultants or architects during the formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure.
  • Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables such as population density.
  • Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.
  • Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on projects.
  • Develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with transportation.
  • Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use.
  • Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.
  • Hold public meetings with government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, or special interest groups to formulate, develop, or address issues regarding land use or community plans.
  • Identify opportunities or develop plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore natural systems.
  • Investigate property availability.
  • Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.
  • Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.
  • Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals.
  • Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private or public planning projects or programs.
  • Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or technologists.

Detailed Work Activities

  • advise clients or customers
  • advise governmental or industrial personnel
  • advise planning officials concerning regional or urban projects
  • analyze ecosystem data
  • analyze project proposal to determine feasibility, cost, or time
  • analyze scientific research data or investigative findings
  • analyze social or economic data
  • collect scientific or technical data
  • collect social or personal information
  • collect statistical data
  • communicate technical information
  • compile data on economic, social, or physical factors affecting land use
  • compile information through interviews
  • compile numerical or statistical data
  • conduct field research or investigative studies
  • conduct plant location surveys
  • confer with authorities or community groups
  • confer with scientists
  • create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts
  • determine regulatory limitations on project
  • develop or maintain databases
  • develop plans for programs or projects
  • develop policies, procedures, methods, or standards
  • develop tables depicting data
  • direct and coordinate activities of workers or staff
  • direct and coordinate scientific research or investigative studies
  • direct implementation of new procedures, policies, or programs
  • draw maps or charts
  • ensure conformance to building regulations
  • establish and maintain relationships with community organizations
  • evaluate documents or manuscripts
  • explain complex mathematical information
  • explain government laws or regulations
  • explain government rules or policies
  • follow contract, property, or insurance laws
  • follow tax laws or regulations
  • interpret charts or tables for social or economic research
  • interpret laws or legislation
  • maintain awareness of social trends
  • make presentations
  • negotiate with federal and state agencies and other political organizations
  • oversee execution of organizational or program policies
  • plan scientific research or investigative studies
  • plan surveys of specified group or area
  • prepare reports
  • prepare required government reports
  • prepare technical reports or related documentation
  • provide advice on rural or urban land use
  • provide expert testimony on research results
  • recognize interrelationships among individuals or social groups
  • recognize interrelationships among social statistics or indicators
  • recommend further study or action based on research data
  • research property records
  • review laws
  • solicit support from officials or public
  • understand property documents
  • use building or land use regulations
  • use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
  • use conflict resolution techniques
  • use cost benefit analysis techniques
  • use current social research
  • use geographical information system (GIS) software
  • use interpersonal communication techniques
  • use interviewing procedures
  • use knowledge of economic trends
  • use knowledge of environmental laws and regulations
  • use knowledge of investigation techniques
  • use labor market information
  • use library or online Internet research techniques
  • use mathematical or statistical methods to identify or analyze problems
  • use oral or written communication techniques
  • use project management techniques
  • use public speaking techniques
  • use quantitative research methods
  • use relational database software
  • use scientific research methodology
  • use spreadsheet software
  • use word processing or desktop publishing software
  • work as a team member
  • write business project or bid proposals
  • write research or project grant proposals
  • write scholarly or technical research papers

Military Crosswalk Titles

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Apprenticeship Crosswalk Titles

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DOT Crosswalk Titles

  • Planner, Program Services
  • Urban Planner