# 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.