Position Information
New Hanover County is seeking a motivated professional to perform data analysis and planning support activities in the Planning and Land Use department. This position works as part of the operations division of the department.
Responsibilities for this role include: - Maintaining planning case record databases;
- Assisting development review staff with staff reports; providing GIS technical support in coordination with Information Technology department staff.
- Creating and maintaining GIS data, models, and maps.
- Interpreting data and performing spatial analysis and other kinds of data analysis.
- Preparing reports and presentations.
- Maintaining address databases and assigning property addresses; and other related duties.
- Performs planning support activities that involve providing technical assistance to staff and the general public, may assist with reviewing special use permits, re-zoning requests, and development activity applications, updating the department website, maintaining data applications, and coordinating GIS data and information through creating reports, processing data, and producing maps. It requires skills in various computer software applications, including GIS.
- Problem-solving to gather information required to resolve practical problems.
- Data analysis.
- High-quality customer service.
New Hanover County's Planning and Land Use department is comprised of a team of dedicated professionals and oversees research, planning, and zoning activities to ensure orderly growth and development for New Hanover County, using the comprehensive plan as a guide. We are committed to a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach to addressing the ongoing challenges of working with the development community and other stakeholders to implement the county's long-term vision and lay a framework for the next twenty to thirty years of growth and development in the unincorporated areas of the county.
New Hanover County strives to hire the best and the brightest employees who are committed to public service. Our employees enjoy an innovative, energetic and employee-focused work environment with top-down support that embraces bottom-up ideas and engagement. Our talented team of professionals have a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to come and be a part of the exciting, healthy and progressive team at New Hanover County.
Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with some night and weekend work for meetings or public outreach events. Must be available to work during emergency situations.Compensation: The hiring range for this position is
$51,111 - $69,000 + a competitive benefits package. Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations. Please visit our careers site at for more information about our benefits.
New Hanover County offers: - Employer paid 401k contributions;
- Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
- Flex time and telework availability, depending on your position;
- Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
- Paid parental leave;
- Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
- Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work;
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options;
- Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center;
- Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
- Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
- And so much more.
Please check out our careers page at for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Geography, or a related field with major course work in GIS, computer science, or geography which included computer mapping coursework and one (1) year of experience in planning review, GIS mapping, zoning administration, building code compliance, or surveying; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Licenses/Certifications
- Valid NC Driver's License
Other Information
Hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Monday through Friday, with some night and weekend work for meetings or public outreach events. Must be available to work during emergency situations
Compensation:
Thehiring range for this position is
$51,111 - $69,000 + a competitive benefits package. Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations. Please visit our careers site at for more information about our benefits.
After the closing date for this position applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants referred to the department will receive an email requesting important information pertinent to the position applied for. Please be sure to check your email for this communication so we may proceed with the next step in the recruitment process in a timely manner.
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