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Urban and Regional Planners

SOC 19-3051.00

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

Green Occupation Zone 5 Life, Physical, and Social Science

Skills

Knowledge

Job Zone

Yes

Green

Top Skills 8

Reading Comprehension

4.0

Active Listening

4.0

Speaking

3.9

Critical Thinking

3.9

Judgment and Decision Making

3.9

Systems Analysis

3.6

Writing

3.5

Active Learning

3.4

Knowledge Areas 8

English Language

4.3

Law and Government

4.2

Administration and Management

3.9

Geography

3.9

Communications and Media

3.7

Customer and Personal Service

3.7

Transportation

3.5

Sociology and Anthropology

3.2

Key Tasks

1Hold 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.

2Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.

3Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.

4Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals.

5Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use.

Also Known As

City Designer City Planner City Planning Engineer Community Development Director Community Development Planner Community Planner Developer Advocate Economic Developer Housing Development Specialist Housing Grant Analyst