A Day In The Life
Government & Public Administration Field of Interest
Salary Breakdown
Urban and Regional Planners
Average
$75,250
ANNUAL
$36.18
HOURLY
Entry Level
$50,080
ANNUAL
$24.08
HOURLY
Mid Level
$76,700
ANNUAL
$36.88
HOURLY
Expert Level
$100,830
ANNUAL
$48.48
HOURLY
Program Recommendations
Urban and Regional Planners
Chandler-Gilbert Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology
Associate's Degree
Glendale Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology
Associate's Degree
South Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology
Associate's Degree
Mesa Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology
Associate's Degree
Estrella Mountain Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology
Associate's Degree
GateWay Community College (MCCCD)
Associate in Arts, Emphasis in Anthropology
Associate's Degree
Projected Jobs
Urban and Regional Planners
1,850
Projected job openings through 2030
Top Expected Tasks
Urban and Regional Planners
01
Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.
02
Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.
03
Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables, such as population density.
04
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.
05
Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.
06
Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals.
07
Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.
08
Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.
09
Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use.
10
Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Urban and Regional Planners
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Geography
KNOWLEDGE
Transportation
KNOWLEDGE
Communications and Media
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Judgment and Decision Making
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Speech Clarity
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
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