Associate Planner at New Hanover County

Compensation

$56,351 – $76,074/yr

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Wilmington, North Carolina
Type: Full-time
Level: Entry-level
Posted: Mar 1, 2026

Description

New Hanover County's Planning and Land Use department is looking for an Associate Planner to handle professional planning tasks, including researching and drafting text amendments and supporting the Board of Adjustment. This role involves coordinating with development review and community planning, requiring strong analytical and communication skills, experience in policy analysis and regulatory administration, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Required Skills

Analytical Skills
Communication Skills
Policy Analysis
Regulatory Administration
Task Management
Technical Reporting
Written Reports
Memorandums
Presentations
Customer Service
Case Management
Planning Studies
Development Review Applications
Plan Amendments
Public Outreach
Committee Representation

Additional Information

Preferred Qualifications: Strong analytical and communication skills.
Experience in policy analysis and regulatory administration.
Competence in managing multiple tasks and projects.
Ability to clearly communicate technical information through written reports, memorandums, and presentations.