ONET Occupations » 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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Study, observe - Data (4.75)
  2. Research - Data (4.75)
  3. Program - Data (4.45)
  4. Consult - People (4.38)
  5. Speak - People (4.38)
  6. Pay attention to details - Data (4.24)
  7. Follow through, get things done - People (4.12)
  8. Help people link up or connect - People (4.06)
  9. Plan - Data (4.06)
  10. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.06)
  11. Use my brain - Data (4.03)
  12. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (4.03)
  13. Examine, inspect, compare, see similarities and differences - Data (4.03)
  14. Listen - People (4.00)
  15. Communicate well, in person - People (3.88)
  16. Use my intuition - Data (3.75)
  17. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.74)
  18. Remember people, or data, to unusual degree - Data (3.72)
  19. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.67)
  20. Imagine - Data (3.62)
  21. Work with numbers, compute - Data (3.62)
  22. Counsel, guide, mentor - People (3.62)
  23. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.62)
  24. Interview, draw out - People (3.62)
  25. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (3.62)
  26. Design, use artistic abilities, be original - Data (3.62)
  27. Develop, improve - Data (3.57)
  28. Organize, classify - Data (3.50)
  29. Systematize, prioritize - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Active Listening (4.00)
  2. Speaking (3.88)
  3. Reading Comprehension (3.75)
  4. Critical Thinking (3.62)
  5. Judgment and Decision Making (3.62)
  6. Systems Analysis (3.50)
  1. Oral Comprehension (3.88)
  2. Oral Expression (3.88)
  3. Written Comprehension (3.75)
  4. Problem Sensitivity (3.75)
  5. Deductive Reasoning (3.75)
  6. Written Expression (3.62)
  7. Speech Recognition (3.62)
  8. Speech Clarity (3.62)
  9. Inductive Reasoning (3.50)
  10. Information Ordering (3.50)
  1. Integrity (4.51)
  2. Attention to Detail (4.24)
  3. Dependability (4.21)
  4. Cooperation (4.14)
  5. Initiative (4.13)
  6. Persistence (4.12)
  7. Self Control (4.04)
  8. Analytical Thinking (4.03)
  9. Adaptability/Flexibility (3.95)
  10. Independence (3.95)
  11. Achievement/Effort (3.92)
  12. Stress Tolerance (3.76)
  13. Leadership (3.67)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Getting Information (4.75)
  2. Interacting With Computers (4.45)
  3. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.38)
  4. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.30)
  5. Developing Objectives and Strategies (4.06)
  6. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (4.06)
  7. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (4.03)
  8. Making Decisions and Solving Problems (3.82)
  9. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.77)
  10. Analyzing Data or Information (3.74)
  11. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (3.73)
  12. Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (3.72)
  13. Thinking Creatively (3.62)
  14. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (3.62)
  15. Processing Information (3.57)
  16. Documenting/Recording Information (3.55)
  1. Collect Social Or Personal Information (4.75)
  2. Collect Scientific Or Technical Data (4.75)
  3. Collect Statistical Data (4.75)
  4. Review Laws (4.75)
  5. Research Property Records (4.75)
  6. Use Computers To Enter, Access Or Retrieve Data (4.45)
  7. Use Geographical Information System (Gis) Software (4.45)
  8. Use Relational Database Software (4.45)
  9. Use Spreadsheet Software (4.45)
  10. Use Word Processing Or Desktop Publishing Software (4.45)
  11. Develop Or Maintain Databases (4.45)
  12. Compile Information Through Interviews (4.38)
  13. Confer With Authorities Or Community Groups (4.38)
  14. Communicate Technical Information (4.38)
  15. Make Presentations (4.38)
  16. Confer With Scientists (4.38)
  17. Establish And Maintain Relationships With Community Organizations (4.06)
  18. Write Business Project Or Bid Proposals (4.06)
  19. Develop Plans For Programs Or Projects (4.06)
  20. Work As A Team Member (4.06)
  21. Develop Policies, Procedures, Methods, Or Standards (4.06)
  22. Write Research Or Project Grant Proposals (4.06)
  23. Recognize Interrelationships Among Individuals Or Social Groups (4.03)
  24. Recognize Interrelationships Among Social Statistics Or Indicators (4.03)
  25. Understand Property Documents (4.03)
  26. Ensure Conformance To Building Regulations (3.77)
  27. Determine Regulatory Limitations On Project (3.77)
  28. Analyze Scientific Research Data Or Investigative Findings (3.74)
  29. Conduct Field Research Or Investigative Studies (3.74)
  30. Conduct Plant Location Surveys (3.74)
  31. Analyze Project Proposal To Determine Feasibility, Cost, Or Time (3.74)
  32. Analyze Ecosystem Data (3.74)
  33. Analyze Social Or Economic Data (3.74)
  34. Plan Scientific Research Or Investigative Studies (3.73)
  35. Plan Surveys Of Specified Group Or Area (3.73)
  36. Write Scholarly Or Technical Research Papers (3.72)
  37. Interpret Laws Or Legislation (3.72)
  38. Explain Government Laws Or Regulations (3.72)
  39. Explain Government Rules Or Policies (3.72)
  40. Explain Complex Mathematical Information (3.72)
  41. Interpret Charts Or Tables For Social Or Economic Research (3.72)
  42. Maintain Awareness Of Social Trends (3.62)
  43. Follow Tax Laws Or Regulations (3.62)
  44. Use Knowledge Of Investigation Techniques (3.62)
  45. Follow Contract, Property, Or Insurance Laws (3.62)
  46. Use Knowledge Of Environmental Laws And Regulations (3.62)
  47. Create Mathematical Or Statistical Diagrams Or Charts (3.62)
  48. Use Mathematical Or Statistical Methods To Identify Or Analyze Problems (3.62)
  49. Use Cost Benefit Analysis Techniques (3.62)
  50. Use Library Or Online Internet Research Techniques (3.62)
  51. Use Project Management Techniques (3.62)
  52. Use Current Social Research (3.62)
  53. Use Quantitative Research Methods (3.62)
  54. Use Knowledge Of Economic Trends (3.62)
  55. Use Interpersonal Communication Techniques (3.62)
  56. Use Interviewing Procedures (3.62)
  57. Use Building Or Land Use Regulations (3.62)
  58. Use Labor Market Information (3.62)
  59. Use Conflict Resolution Techniques (3.62)
  60. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (3.62)
  61. Use Public Speaking Techniques (3.62)
  62. Use Scientific Research Methodology (3.62)
  63. Compile Numerical Or Statistical Data (3.57)
  64. Develop Tables Depicting Data (3.57)
  65. Compile Data On Economic, Social, Or Physical Factors Affecting Land Use (3.57)