Urban and Regional Planners

Does not pass

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

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 8.4% of the role's time · $316M

• Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or technologists.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 7.5% of the role's time · $285M

• Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on land use projects.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 6.1% of the role's time · $232M

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

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.7% of the role's time · $215M

• Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables, such as population density.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 5.0% of the role's time · $188M · waiting on a check

• Assess the feasibility of land use proposals and identify necessary changes.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 4.6% of the role's time · $174M

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

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 4.1% of the role's time · $155M

• Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 4.0% of the role's time · $150M

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

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $147M · waiting on a check

• 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.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $147M

• Conduct interviews, surveys and site inspections concerning factors that affect land usage, such as zoning, traffic flow and housing.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.9% of the role's time · $147M

• Prepare reports, using statistics, charts, and graphs, to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use, or zoning.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $147M · waiting on a check

• Research, compile, analyze and organize information from maps, reports, investigations, and books for use in reports and special projects.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $147M · waiting on a check

• Respond to public inquiries and complaints.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.9% of the role's time · $147M · waiting on a check

• Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.

  physical work, outside the screen · 3.6% of the role's time · $135M

• Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.4% of the role's time · $129M

• Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.9% of the role's time · $109M

• Identify opportunities or develop plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore natural systems.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $88.1M

• Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private or public planning projects or programs.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $87.9M

• Develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with transportation.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.3% of the role's time · $87.1M

• Investigate property availability for purposes of development.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $84.1M · waiting on a check

• Advocate sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $83.6M

• Coordinate work with economic consultants or architects during the formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.2% of the role's time · $82.9M