Planning, Policy & Advocacy: Urban & Rural Planning Sample Occupations

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Surveyers, Cartographers, and Mapping Technicians
Surveyors, cartographers, and photogrammetrists are responsible for measuring and mapping the Earth’s surface. Surveyors establish official land, airspace, and water boundaries. They write descriptions of land for deeds, leases, and other legal document
Brownfield Redevelopment Specialist
Provide assessments on the clean-up and re-use of brownfield sites, consult on cost-effective scenarios, & prepare plans.
Planner
Review development plans & issue permits, write rules for development, & submit permits for development. Recommend programs for development & use of resources, propose construction of schools, roads, etc. Requires strong communication & conflict res skill
Geographic Information Systems Specialist
Gather, develop & manage data on land use, climate, demographics, transportation systems, & other environmental infformation using GIS siftware. Create reports & present information to end users. Ability to use GIS is also important in many occupations.

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