Urban and Regional Planners

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

Urban and Regional Planners spend a lot of their time Communicating with Persons Outside Organization. They are naturally good at Oral Expression, Oral Comprehension, Written Comprehension, and Written Expression. Urban and Regional Planners are typically characterized as being Investigative and Enterprising. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Geography, and English Language and are skilled at Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking.

Does this career sound like a good fit for you? If so, the next step may be to finish your education. There are many online and oncampus degrees offered in:

Universities.com can help you find the right school to start you on a path to your dream job.

Work Activities

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Getting Information
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Processing Information
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  

Abilities

Oral Expression
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Written Comprehension
  
Written Expression
  
Speech Clarity
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Near Vision
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Speech Recognition
  
Visualization
  
Category Flexibility
  
Information Ordering
  
Far Vision
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Originality
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Number Facility
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Selective Attention
  
Speed of Closure
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Time Sharing
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Memorization
  
Auditory Attention
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Depth Perception
  
Control Precision
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Spatial Orientation
  

Interests

Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Artistic
  
Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Social
  

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
  
Geography
  
English Language
  
Administration and Management
  
Law and Government
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Mathematics
  
Education and Training
  
Transportation
  
Design
  
Clerical
  
History and Archeology
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Building and Construction
  
Communications and Media
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Psychology
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Mechanical
  
Biology
  
Telecommunications
  
Chemistry
  
Physics
  
Production and Processing
  
Therapy and Counseling
  
Fine Arts
  

Wages

District of Columbia
$88,690  
 
Nevada
$76,510  
 
California
$75,880  
 
New Jersey
$73,080  
 
Connecticut
$70,310  
 
Washington
$70,190  
 
Massachusetts
$69,670  
 
Illinois
$68,950  
 
Alaska
$68,920  
 
Oregon
$65,510  
 
Rhode Island
$64,930  
 
Colorado
$64,690  
 
Maryland
$63,990  
 
Hawaii
$63,300  
 
Minnesota
$63,220  
 
Nebraska
$63,110  
 
Florida
$61,210  
 
Michigan
$60,810  
 
Arizona
$60,710  
 
New York
$60,490  
 
Wisconsin
$59,630  
 
Virginia
$59,200  
 
Oklahoma
$58,790  
 
Delaware
$58,500  
 
Maine
$57,500  
 
Utah
$57,400  
 
North Dakota
$56,060  
 
New Hampshire
$55,820  
 
Wyoming
$55,580  
 
Ohio
$55,480  
 
Texas
$55,250  
 
Kansas
$54,890  
 
Georgia
$54,600  
 
North Carolina
$54,180  
 
Iowa
$53,510  
 
New Mexico
$53,120  
 
Alabama
$53,060  
 
Idaho
$52,050  
 
Vermont
$51,680  
 
Missouri
$51,190  
 
South Carolina
$50,610  
 
West Virginia
$49,830  
 
Indiana
$49,290  
 
Montana
$49,210  
 
Tennessee
$48,600  
 
Arkansas
$47,820  
 
Pennsylvania
$46,580  
 
South Dakota
$45,840  
 
Louisiana
$44,580  
 
Mississippi
$43,210  
 
Kentucky
$37,720  
 
Puerto Rico
$31,400  
 

Skills

Reading Comprehension
  
Critical Thinking
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Systems Analysis
  
Speaking
  
Active Listening
  
Writing
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Active Learning
  
Coordination
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Persuasion
  
Operations Analysis
  
Mathematics
  
Monitoring
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Time Management
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Science
  
Instructing
  
Negotiation
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Service Orientation
  
Learning Strategies
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Programming
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Operation and Control
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Technology Design
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Achievement
  
Working Conditions
  
Recognition
  
Independence
  
Support
  

Work Styles

Integrity
  
Attention to Detail
  
Dependability
  
Cooperation
  
Initiative
  
Persistence
  
Self Control
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Independence
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Leadership
  
Concern for Others
  
Innovation
  
Social Orientation
  

Work Context

Electronic Mail
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Contact With Others
  
Letters and Memos
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Time Pressure
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Level of Competition
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Degree of Automation
  
Public Speaking
  
Physical Proximity
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Consequence of Error
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Work Schedules
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Every day-

Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Telephone
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Sitting
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Never-

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Public Speaking
  
Letters and Memos
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Public Speaking
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Telephone
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Public Speaking
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Public Speaking
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Letters and Memos
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

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

- Importance Supplemental-

Supervise and coordinate the work of urban planning technicians and technologists.
  
Investigate property availability.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

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

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Supervise and coordinate the work of urban planning technicians and technologists.
  
Investigate property availability.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supervise and coordinate the work of urban planning technicians and technologists.
  
Investigate property availability.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Design, promote and administer government plans and policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, and transportation.
  
Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, and community use.
  
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 and physical factors affecting land use.
  
Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on projects.
  
Recommend approval, denial or conditional approval of proposals.
  
Coordinate work with economic consultants and architects during the formulation of plans and the design of large pieces of infrastructure.
  
Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, and possible alternatives.
  
Create, prepare, or requisition graphic and narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables such as population density.
  
Keep informed about economic and legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, and environmental regulations.
  
Mediate community disputes and assist in developing alternative plans and recommendations for programs or projects.
  
Hold public meetings with government officials, social scientists, lawyers, developers, the public, and special interest groups to formulate, develop or address issues regarding land use or community plans.
  
Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private and public planning projects and programs.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supervise and coordinate the work of urban planning technicians and technologists.
  
Investigate property availability.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Investigate property availability.
  
Supervise and coordinate the work of urban planning technicians and technologists.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supervise and coordinate the work of urban planning technicians and technologists.
  
Investigate property availability.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Investigate property availability.
  
Supervise and coordinate the work of urban planning technicians and technologists.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Supervise and coordinate the work of urban planning technicians and technologists.
  
Investigate property availability.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

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

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Investigate property availability.
  
Supervise and coordinate the work of urban planning technicians and technologists.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 6 years, up to and including 8 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

Bachelor's Degree
  
Master's Degree
  
Post-Master's Certificate - awarded for completion of an organized program of study; designed for people who have completed a Master's degree, but do not meet the requirements of academic degrees at the doctoral level