Engineering Stormwater Analyst
Job description
New Hanover County 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.
Essential Duties:
- Performs data collection, editing, mapping, and managing accurate records which can coincide with land planning and development.
- Reads, understands, and interprets complex design drawings, property plats, maps, and other related information as necessary to post data in GIS system.
- Troubleshoots software issues, assisting in the creation of efficient workflows, bringing efficiencies to less efficient existing workflow.
- Assembles and formats complex and non-standard reports for stormwater related tasks.
- Geospatially supports team in a suite of ESRI mapping products to include training and troubleshooting.
- Responsible for research and data processing, to include verifying, organizing, and the preparation of geospatial and asset data.
- Manages specific GIS information layers.
- Transfers collected data onto GIS system/server using applicable software.
- Performs data entry and mapping tasks utilizing GIS technologies.
- Supports staff regarding capabilities to meet GIS management needs.
- Digitizes and georeferences data to aid in the location, placement, and creation of features.
- Creates and edits features and associated attributes.
- Makes corrections to previously mapped products.
- Learns and applies a broad range of best management practices with storm water utilities including asset management, information management, and maintenance management best practices.
- Works with consultants and client staff to perform business process/work method assessments, conduct project research/data collection, perform analyses, and generate reports.
- Supports the planning, design, and implementation of operations and maintenance optimization and capital renewal strategies for stormwater utilities.
- Performs analyses on GIS utility datasets such as: condition inspection databases, capacity assessment/hydraulic modeling, etc.
- Performs services on-site or off-site to support client staff performing their day-to-day activities such as planning/scheduling, condition assessment, capacity assessment, contractor management, etc.
- Designs and implements analytics and dashboard platforms
- Performs legal research of property ownership, easements and property boundaries.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
- Performs work during emergency/disaster situations.
New Hanover County's Engineering Department is a growing team of dedicated professionals who stay committed to the County's goal of intelligent growth and economic development by providing services in the areas of plan review, sedimentation and erosion control, shore protection and coastal infrastructure, storm water management and drainage. We review over 200 plans and plats, address over 300 drainage matters and design engineered solutions to address the needs within the unincorporated county. Our approach focuses on compliance, rather than enforcement, in an effort to remain effective, efficient, consistent, responsive and easy to do business with as we strive to assist New Hanover County be viewed as the model of good governance.
New Hanover County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. Supported by the work of our Office of Diversity and Equity, New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees’ backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us are a reflection of the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County.
Must be available to report for emergency work assignment during emergency situations.
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.
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 www.nhcgov.com/careers for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.
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.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
Valid NC Driver's License
Application Deadline: This position is open until filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received through Friday, May 26, 2023.
Next Steps:
After the priority 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. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.
New Hanover County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity to include
- Employer paid 401k deferred compensation contributions (5% for sworn law enforcement and 2.5% for all other benefits eligible positions);
- Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
- 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, vision insurance + many other insurance options;
- Employee assistance program;
- 100% employer paid long term disability;
- Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist;
- Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
- Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
- And so much more!
Benefit options for eligible positions include medical, dental, elective supplemental insurance options including short-term disability, vision, flexible spending accounts, voluntary term life, cancer, accident, and critical illness policies. Employees who elect medical and dental insurance within the specified timelines provided during on-boarding, will have coverage effective on their date of hire. For more information about New Hanover County benefit options, including our benefit rates, please click here.
Please check out our careers page at www.nhcgov.com/careers for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.
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