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Urban and Regional Planners

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

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25 tasks19 core, 6 not rated
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19-3051.00SOC 2018: 19-3051

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  1. Task 1. Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.Core taskTask 220Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  2. Task 2. Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.Core taskTask 226Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  3. Task 3. Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables, such as population density.Core taskTask 225Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  4. Task 4. 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.Core taskTask 18476Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  5. Task 5. Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.Core taskTask 230Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  6. Task 6. Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals.Core taskTask 222Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  7. Task 7. Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.Core taskTask 227Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  8. Task 8. Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.Core taskTask 19777Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  9. Task 9. Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use.Core taskTask 228Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  10. Task 10. Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.Core taskTask 229Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  11. Task 11. Assess the feasibility of land use proposals and identify necessary changes.Core taskTask 20524Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  12. Task 12. Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on land use projects.Core taskTask 20523Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  13. Task 13. Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private or public planning projects or programs.Core taskTask 232Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  14. Task 14. Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or technologists.Core taskTask 233Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  15. Task 15. Develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with transportation.Core taskTask 19776Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  16. Task 16. Identify opportunities or develop plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore natural systems.Core taskTask 19778Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  17. Task 17. Coordinate work with economic consultants or architects during the formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure.Core taskTask 231Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  18. Task 18. Advocate sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups.Core taskTask 19775Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  19. Task 19. Investigate property availability for purposes of development.Core taskTask 20525Rated by 25 occupational experts, August 2021
  20. Task 20. Conduct interviews, surveys and site inspections concerning factors that affect land usage, such as zoning, traffic flow and housing.Not ratedTask 22225Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  21. Task 21. Prepare reports, using statistics, charts, and graphs, to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use, or zoning.Not ratedTask 22226Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  22. Task 22. Prepare, develop and maintain maps and databases.Not ratedTask 22227Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  23. Task 23. Prepare, maintain and update files and records, including land use data and statistics.Not ratedTask 22228Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  24. Task 24. Research, compile, analyze and organize information from maps, reports, investigations, and books for use in reports and special projects.Not ratedTask 22229Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020
  25. Task 25. Respond to public inquiries and complaints.Not ratedTask 22230Listed by O*NET analysts, November 2020

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