Description
Develop comprehensive plans and programs for use of land and physical facilities of jurisdictions, such as towns, cities, counties, and metropolitan areas.
Interests
- Investigative
- Enterprising
- Conventional
Work Values
- Relationships
- Achievement
- Working Conditions
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Cooperation
- Dependability
- Analytical Thinking
- Self-Control
Tasks
- Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.
- Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.
- Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or 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, or special interest groups to formulate, develop, or address issues regarding land use or community plans.
- Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Communicating with People Outside the Organization
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Developing Objectives and Strategies
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Technology Skills
- Computer aided design CAD software
- Presentation software
- Geographic information system
- Map creation software
- Data base user interface and query software
Abilities
- Oral Comprehension
- Oral Expression
- Problem Sensitivity
- Speech Clarity
- Written Comprehension
Skills
- Active Listening
- Judgment and Decision Making
- Speaking
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
Knowledge
- Law and Government
- English Language
- Geography
- Transportation
- Communications and Media
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Soils Special InspectorCertifying Organization
International Code Council
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Housing Credit Certified ProfessionalCertifying Organization
National Association of Home Builders
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
AICP Certified PlannersCertifying Organization
American Planning Association
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Managing MSW Collection SystemsCertifying Organization
Solid Waste Association of North America
Type
Advanced
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | $63,485 |
| Median (50%) | $90,508 |
| High (90%) | $142,035 |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | $75,507 |
| Mid Level | $90,358 |
| Senior Level | $107,648 |
| Expert Level | $143,991 |
Employability
There are currently 45,200 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 47,100 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 4%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 4%
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