GIS Coordinator

Town of Lexington • Lexington, SC

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About The Position

The Town of Lexington is seeking a qualified and motivated GIS Coordinator to oversee and coordinate the Town’s geographic information system (GIS) operations. Under limited supervision, the position maintains accurate geographic data, develops maps and GIS applications, and provides technical support to Town departments. The GIS Coordinator reports to the IT Manager.

The role coordinates daily GIS operations and serves as the primary contact for departmental GIS needs. It maintains maps, geographic data, and asset inventories for municipal services and infrastructure, and develops and maintains maps, web applications, dashboards, and GIS databases using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and related technologies. The position also helps ensure data accuracy and consistency, troubleshoots technical issues, collaborates with departments and outside agencies, and provides GIS assistance, training, and support to Town staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, planning, engineering, computer science, or a related field and two years of GIS experience; or an associate’s degree in a related field and four years of GIS experience. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online to maintain geographic data and develop maps or applications.
• Working knowledge of geodatabases, coordinate systems, spatial analysis, and data practices.
• Strong organizational, technical problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and work effectively across departments.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft 365.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with municipal government GIS operations, utilities, public works, GPS/GNSS data collection, ArcGIS Enterprise, or GIS automation tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily GIS operations and serve as the primary contact for departmental GIS needs.
• Maintain GIS maps, geographic data, and asset inventories for water, sewer, stormwater, roads, zoning, annexations, Town property, and other municipal services.
• Develop and maintain maps, web applications, dashboards, and GIS databases using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and related technologies.
• Ensure GIS data accuracy and consistency.
• Troubleshoot technical issues.
• Collaborate with departments and outside agencies on GIS projects.
• Provide GIS technical assistance, training, and support to Town staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree