GIS Manager

City of Owensboro•Owensboro, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees GIS activities and resources, supervising GIS staff and providing hands-on technical support as needed. The role manages GIS production operations, including workflow, scheduling, priorities, and product quality, while planning, organizing, and enhancing GIS systems and applications. Starting pay $95,000 annually.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in geography, computer science, planning, civil engineering (preferably with coursework in cartography) or another closely related field.
A minimum of six years of GIS-related experience, including experience with Esri GIS technologies.
A valid driver’s license.
Experience working with office and computer equipment.

Responsibilities

Works with user departments to identify needs.
Coordinates contracts with GIS hardware, software, and data providers.
Assists GIS staff with projects.
Develops project schedules that support citywide operations.
Maintains expert knowledge of GIS technologies and related fields.
Translates technical information for leadership.
Evaluates and improves operating procedures.
Monitors workload to ensure efficient service delivery.
Ensures compliance with laws and regulations.
Addresses issues and requests.
Prepares reports and presentations.
Assists with long-range planning, objectives, and departmental budgeting.
Manages GIS production operations, including workflow, scheduling, priorities, and product quality.
Plans, organizes, and enhances GIS systems and applications.
Provides hands-on technical support as needed.