smart-city-consultant/references/tasks.md

Tasks & work activities — smart city consultant

Source: O*NET 30.3, occupation 19-3051.00 (Urban and Regional Planners) — manual nearest-occupation mapping via ISCO group 2164; the official ESCO crosswalk has no entry for this ESCO occupation.

Task statements

• [Core] 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.
• [Core] Advocate sustainability to community groups, government agencies, the general public, or special interest groups.
• [Core] Develop plans for public or alternative transportation systems for urban or regional locations to reduce carbon output associated with transportation.
• [Core] Evaluate proposals for infrastructure projects or other development for environmental impact or sustainability.
• [Core] Identify opportunities or develop plans for sustainability projects or programs to improve energy efficiency, minimize pollution or waste, or restore natural systems.
• [Core] Determine the effects of regulatory limitations on land use projects.
• [Core] Assess the feasibility of land use proposals and identify necessary changes.
• [Core] Investigate property availability for purposes of development.
• [Core] Design, promote, or administer government plans or policies affecting land use, zoning, public utilities, community facilities, housing, or transportation.
• [Core] Recommend approval, denial, or conditional approval of proposals.
• [nan] Conduct interviews, surveys and site inspections concerning factors that affect land usage, such as zoning, traffic flow and housing.
• [nan] Prepare reports, using statistics, charts, and graphs, to illustrate planning studies in areas such as population, land use, or zoning.
• [nan] Prepare, develop and maintain maps and databases.
• [nan] Prepare, maintain and update files and records, including land use data and statistics.
• [nan] Research, compile, analyze and organize information from maps, reports, investigations, and books for use in reports and special projects.
• [nan] Respond to public inquiries and complaints.
• [Core] Create, prepare, or requisition graphic or narrative reports on land use data, including land area maps overlaid with geographic variables, such as population density.
• [Core] Advise planning officials on project feasibility, cost-effectiveness, regulatory conformance, or possible alternatives.
• [Core] Conduct field investigations, surveys, impact studies, or other research to compile and analyze data on economic, social, regulatory, or physical factors affecting land use.
• [Core] Discuss with planning officials the purpose of land use projects, such as transportation, conservation, residential, commercial, industrial, or community use.
• [Core] Keep informed about economic or legal issues involved in zoning codes, building codes, or environmental regulations.
• [Core] Mediate community disputes or assist in developing alternative plans or recommendations for programs or projects.
• [Core] Coordinate work with economic consultants or architects during the formulation of plans or the design of large pieces of infrastructure.
• [Core] Review and evaluate environmental impact reports pertaining to private or public planning projects or programs.
• [Core] Supervise or coordinate the work of urban planning technicians or technologists.

Detailed work activities

• Advise others on business or operational matters.
• Analyze geological or geographical data.
• Analyze impact of legal or regulatory changes.
• Collaborate with technical specialists to resolve design or development problems.
• Collect information from people through observation, interviews, or surveys.
• Communicate with government agencies.
• Communicate with the public on environmental issues.
• Compile geographic or related data.
• Design civil structures or systems.
• Develop environmental sustainability plans or projects.
• Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
• Mediate disputes.
• Obtain property information.
• Prepare maps.
• Prepare scientific or technical reports or presentations.
• Promote environmental sustainability or conservation initiatives.
• Provide technical information or assistance to public.
• Record research or operational data.
• Research impacts of environmental conservation initiatives.
• Review environmental permits, plans, or reports.
• Review plans or proposals for environmental conservation.
• Review professional literature to maintain professional knowledge.
• Supervise scientific or technical personnel.