Urban and Regional Planners

# 230 overall · better than 73.6% of other jobs
1.7
Low to No Risk
8% tasks are partially/fully automatable
1/5
Automatability
1/5
Emotional Intelligence
2/5
Technical Feasibility
2/5
Economic Incentive
2/5
Physical Requirements
2/5
Forgivability
3/5
Ethics
The work of urban and regional planners involves a high degree of human judgment, creativity, and emotional intelligence, which are difficult for AI to replicate. While AI can assist with some routine tasks, full automation is neither technically feasible nor economically incentivized at this time.

Median Salary: $81,800

Traits: 57

23/100Consequence_of_Error
76/100Contact_With_Others
71/100Coordinate_or_Lead_Others
2/100Cramped_Work_Space_Awkward_Positions
82/100Deal_With_External_Customers
12/100Deal_With_Physically_Aggressive_People
50/100Deal_With_Unpleasant_or_Angry_People
10/100Degree_of_Automation
73/100Duration_of_Typical_Work_Week
100/100Electronic_Mail
6/100Exposed_to_Contaminants
2/100Exposed_to_Disease_or_Infections
2/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Conditions
6/100Exposed_to_Hazardous_Equipment
4/100Exposed_to_High_Places
3/100Exposed_to_Minor_Burns_Cuts_Bites_or_Stings
0/100Exposed_to_Radiation
0/100Exposed_to_Whole_Body_Vibration
5/100Extremely_Bright_or_Inadequate_Lighting
97/100Face-to-Face_Discussions
70/100Freedom_to_Make_Decisions
54/100Frequency_of_Conflict_Situations
49/100Frequency_of_Decision_Making
58/100Impact_of_Decisions_on_Co-workers_or_Company_Results
57/100Importance_of_Being_Exact_or_Accurate
16/100Importance_of_Repeating_Same_Tasks
43/100In_an_Enclosed_Vehicle_or_Equipment
0/100In_an_Open_Vehicle_or_Equipment
87/100Indoors_Environmentally_Controlled
23/100Indoors_Not_Environmentally_Controlled
79/100Letters_and_Memos
46/100Level_of_Competition
31/100Outdoors_Exposed_to_Weather
11/100Outdoors_Under_Cover
0/100Pace_Determined_by_Speed_of_Equipment
45/100Physical_Proximity
57/100Public_Speaking
53/100Responsibility_for_Outcomes_and_Results
28/100Responsible_for_Others_Health_and_Safety
25/100Sounds_Noise_Levels_Are_Distracting_or_Uncomfortable
1/100Spend_Time_Bending_or_Twisting_the_Body
0/100Spend_Time_Climbing_Ladders_Scaffolds_or_Poles
0/100Spend_Time_Keeping_or_Regaining_Balance
0/100Spend_Time_Kneeling_Crouching_Stooping_or_Crawling
15/100Spend_Time_Making_Repetitive_Motions
77/100Spend_Time_Sitting
25/100Spend_Time_Standing
9/100Spend_Time_Using_Your_Hands_to_Handle_Control_or_Feel_Objects_Tools_or_Controls
16/100Spend_Time_Walking_and_Running
78/100Structured_versus_Unstructured_Work
94/100Telephone
63/100Time_Pressure
12/100Very_Hot_or_Cold_Temperatures
8/100Wear_Common_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Safety_Shoes_Glasses_Gloves_Hearing_Protection_Hard_Hats_or_Life_Jackets
0/100Wear_Specialized_Protective_or_Safety_Equipment_such_as_Breathing_Apparatus_Safety_Harness_Full_Protection_Suits_or_Radiation_Protection
12/100Work_Schedules
86/100Work_With_Work_Group_or_Team

Tasks performed as Urban and Regional Planners

Low to No Risk
23
Moderate Risk
0
High Risk
2
Extreme Risk
0
  • 0.5Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.
  • 2Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals.
  • 2.5Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables, such as population density.
  • 0.7Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.
  • 1.7Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.
  • 0.2Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use.
  • 1.5Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.
  • 0.8Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.
  • 1.5Coordinate work with economic consultants or architects during the formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure.
  • 1.5Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private or public planning projects or programs.
  • 1.4Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or technologists.
  • 0.3Hold 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.
  • 1Advocate sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups.
  • 0.7Develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with transportation.
  • 0.5Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.
  • 0.5Identify opportunities or develop plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore natural systems.
  • 2Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on land use projects.
  • 1.3Assess the feasibility of land use proposals and identify necessary changes.
  • 1.5Investigate property availability for purposes of development.
  • 1Conduct interviews, surveys and site inspections concerning factors that affect land usage, such as zoning, traffic flow and housing.
  • 2.3Prepare, develop and maintain maps and databases.
  • 1.5Research, compile, analyze and organize information from maps, reports, investigations, and books for use in reports and special projects.
  • 1.5Respond to public inquiries and complaints.

8.0% of Urban and Regional Planners tasks can be automated with AI or robotics

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