Occupational Employment Statistics
19-3051 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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Northwest Minnesota
| 50 | 10 | $33.94/hr | $26.26/hr | $26.83/hr | $28.98/hr | $39.50/hr | $50.26/hr |
| Professional and Business Services | 70 | $33.83/hr |
| Education and Health Services | N/A | N/A |
| Public Administration | 560 | $41.77/hr |
- Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or technologists.
- Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.
- Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals.
- Assess the feasibility of land use proposals and identify necessary changes.
- Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.
- Advocate sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups.
- Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.
- Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or technologists.
- Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.
- Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.