Also called: Zoning Officer
Interprets and enforces a town's zoning rules about what can be built where.
Zoning administrators answer questions like 'Can I open a bakery in my garage?' or 'How tall can this fence be?' They review permits and present cases to the zoning board. In small towns, they may be the whole planning department.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in planning or related field; certification helpful.
Ways in: 4-year college, Certification. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Urban Planning, Public Administration, Geography.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Approximate.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI answers routine zoning questions and checks plans; interpretations, enforcement and hearings stay human.
Classes: AP Government, Drafting/CAD, Geography.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3051.
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