GIS Branch Manager
About The Position
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute two days per week. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth's natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth. Are you ready to lead geospatial innovation that protects Kentucky's environment and strengthens its natural resource stewardship? The Division of Information Services is seeking a GIS Branch Manager to oversee a newly established GIS branch serving two critical departments: Environmental Protection and Natural Resources. This is more than a technical leadership role-it's a chance to shape how data drives decisions across air, water, land, and wildlife management. From mapping watershed health to supporting forest conservation and mine reclamation, your team's work will directly inform policy, enforcement, and public engagement. By joining the Division of Information Services, GIS Branch as a GIS Branch Manager in Franklin County, you will have the opportunity to lead enterprise-level geospatial initiatives that directly support Kentucky's environmental stewardship, shape policy through data-driven insights, mentor a skilled technical team, and drive innovation across multiple agencies including Environmental Protection, Natural Resources, Energy, and Nature Preserves.
Requirements
- Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. Applicant must have successfully completed six semester hours in computer science, data processing, or geographic information system courses.
- Five years of experience in a technology or GIS-related field.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to oversee complex, multi-department GIS programs with strategic vision and operational discipline.
- Skilled in aligning geospatial priorities across Environmental Protection, Natural Resources, Energy, and Nature Preserves.
- Deep expertise in ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and spatial data standards to ensure system integrity and scalability.
- Proven experience supervising technical staff and managing GIS initiatives from planning through execution.
- Capable of translating technical best practices into agency-wide procedures that support consistency and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor GIS professionals across two dynamic sections.
- Oversee development of GIS applications, mapping products, and spatial data services.
- Ensure all GIS implementations follow agency development standards and best practices.
- Integrate geospatial tools into environmental monitoring, permitting, and resource planning.
- Promote GIS training, cross-agency collaboration, and strategic project coordination.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
