O*NET-SOC 19-3051.00

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.

Preparation

ItemValue
Preparation zoneZone 5 – Extensive preparation needed
What O*NET says the zone requiresExtensive skill, knowledge, or experience is needed
Broad occupation in O*NETTrue (Yes)
Skills listed for this occupation6
Abilities listed for this occupation6
Tasks listed for this occupation5
Interest scores given for this occupation6

Skills

The 6 skills with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

SkillO*NET elementImportanceDate
Active Listening2.A.1.b4.1208/2021
Judgment and Decision Making2.B.4.e4.1208/2021
Speaking2.A.1.d4.1208/2021
Critical Thinking2.A.2.a4.008/2021
Reading Comprehension2.A.1.a4.008/2021
Systems Analysis2.B.4.g4.008/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Abilities

The 6 abilities with the highest importance values in this occupation's records.

AbilityO*NET elementImportanceDate
Oral Comprehension1.A.1.a.14.1208/2021
Oral Expression1.A.1.a.34.1208/2021
Problem Sensitivity1.A.1.b.34.008/2021
Speech Clarity1.A.4.b.54.008/2021
Written Comprehension1.A.1.a.24.008/2021
Written Expression1.A.1.a.44.008/2021

The importance value is what each record itself carries on O*NET's importance scale; the date is the date in each record.

Tasks

The tasks O*NET records for this occupation, with the type, respondent count and date each record carries.

TaskTypeIncumbents respondingDate
Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.Core2508/2021
Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.Core2508/2021
Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables, such as population density.Core2508/2021
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.Core2508/2021
Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.Core2508/2021

Work interests

The interest scores O*NET gives this occupation, on the six interest types.

InterestScoreDate
Investigative5.3811/2023
Enterprising4.5311/2023
Conventional3.9511/2023
Realistic3.1611/2023
Social3.011/2023
Artistic2.9611/2023

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Source: O*NET 29.1 Database (Occupation Data, Job Zones, Skills, Abilities, Task Statements, Interests), U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration. Data fetched 2026-10-31. See about and sources.