These occupations were identified through a literature review of emerging smart city roles, key informant interviews, and data of skills associated with the five subject areas (Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Risk Management; Equity, Ethics, and Inclusivity; Innovation and Growth; Infrastructure and Mobility; Sustainability and Resilience). [...] Equity, Ethics, and Inclusivity roles in the context of smart cities entail work across multiple departments and focus on organizational learning and conduct, and on identifying and responding to disparities. [...] For this reason, key occupations are grouped in the following subject areas: Privacy, Cybersecurity, and Risk Management Equity, Ethics, and Inclusivity Infrastructure and Mobility Innovation and Growth Sustainability and Resilience The purpose of these profiles is to better understand the core responsibilities, educational requirements, skill needs, and employment pathways for individuals in thes. [...] Interview discussions focused on understanding the purpose and responsibilities of their roles, their educational and professional backgrounds, the team structures that support their work, their assessment of the evolution of their respective teams in the context of smart city growth, and the types of professionals and skill sets they seek to add to their teams going forward. [...] The sentiment that “smart cities need to look not just at the physical part but also the social part” was common, as was the idea that the role required “keeping in mind the different perspectives of the people you want to serve.” One interviewee highlighted the need for community engagement in this context, noting that “a lot of the work is going to be about partnerships and partnering with the c.
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