Mr. Gavin Lawlor:

Most planners are dual qualified. I have a social science background and a master's degree in town planning. Most of us have a significant and broad spectrum of experience. Unless the Department gives us a job description and indicates it is very much looking for someone with expertise in a given area, we do not tend to say that to the members. We will simply share with the members the job description provided, such as the paperwork provided by the Department, and it is up to their discretion as to whether they want to put themselves forward.