Engineering Stormwater Analyst
Position Information
New Hanover County, located on the beautiful coast of North Carolina, is seeking an Engineering Stormwater Analyst to join the Stormwater Services Division of the Engineering Department. This position will provide core analytical support for strategic stormwater utility management, and will support a GIS database of stormwater assets, perform analyses, conduct research, support the planning of new strategies, support the design of new initiatives, and support implementation of new business practices, information management tools, and such. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the well-being of our community while enjoying the benefits of living in New Hanawer County.
Essential Duties
- Collects, manages, and maintains GIS and geospatial data, including mapping, digitizing, georeferencing, editing features, and ensuring the accuracy of asset and utility records.
- Interprets design drawings, plats, maps, and property records; conducts research and analysis to support stormwater utilities, asset management, planning, and capital improvement initiatives.
- Develops reports, dashboards, and GIS data products; troubleshoots software issues, improves workflows, manages GIS data layers, and provides technical support and training to staff.
- Collaborates with internal staff, consultants, and clients to perform analyses, optimize operations and maintenance activities, support field operations, and assist during emergency or disaster response situations.
Qualifications
- Required Education and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science or a related field and five (5) years of programming and applications experience in a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
- Proficiency with ESRI products: ArcGIS Pro, Apps, Portal, Enterprise (including digitizing vectors, running geoprocessing tools, working with geodatabases, and creating map layouts), understanding of general stormwater concepts related to hydrology, soils, water quality, water resources, and ability to adapt to new GIS software, and skill in cartography is strongly preferred.
Licenses/Certifications
- Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid NC Driver's License
Salary Information
The hiring range for this position is $56,351- $76,074. Salary will be determined based on qualifications. Bilingual candidates are eligible for a differential (5%) when performing Spanish language interpretation during the course of work.
Benefits
- 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!
Application Deadline
This position is open until filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received through Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
Other Information
- Have you had your driver's license suspended for any reason in the last three years? Yes
- Do you have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Geography, GIS, Computer Sciences, or a related field? Yes
- Please indicate the number of years of related programming and applications experience (please note, this must be listed on your application):
- Less than 1 year of related programming and applications experience
- 1-3 years of related programming and applications experience
- 3-5 years of related programming and applications experience
- 5 or more years of related programming and applications experience
- Indicate the years of experience in ESRI ArcGIS Pro:
- Under 1 year of experience in ESRI ArcGIS Pro.
- 1 year but less than 2 years of experience in ESRI ArcGIS Pro.
- 2 or more years of experience in ESRI ArcGIS Pro.
- Indicate the years of experience in GIS Analysis:
- Under 1 year of experience in GIS Analysis
- 1 year of experience in GIS Analysis
- 2 years of experience in GIS Analysis
- 3 years of experience in GIS Analysis
- 4 or more years of experience in GIS Analysis
Contact Information
Employer: New Hanover County
Address: 230 Government Center Drive - Suite 135
Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403
Phone: 910-798-7178