Salary : $95,000.00 - $134,209.00 Annually
Location : 101 E. 4th Street, Owensboro, KY
Job Type: Full time
Job Number:Department: IT, GIS
Opening Date: 09/11/2026
Closing Date: 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Central
Description 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. Provided benefits include but are not limited to, health insurance, group life insurance, wellness program, and CERS retirement administered by the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority. Paid time off includes vacation, sick time, and holidays (for eligible employees).
Examples of Duties Manager works with user departments to identify needs, coordinates contracts with GIS hardware, software, and data providers, assists GIS staff with projects and develops project schedules that support citywide operations. Additional responsibilities include maintaining expert knowledge of GIS technologies and related fields, translating technical information for leadership, evaluating and improving operating procedures, monitoring workload to ensure efficient service delivery, ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, addressing issues and requests, preparing reports and presentations, and assisting with long-range planning, objectives, and departmental budgeting.
Typical Qualifications Qualifications required at the time of application include a 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, and experience working with office and computer equipment.
Supplemental Information Applications must be received no later than 11:59pm CST October 4, 2026. Visit
Click on "Join Our Team" and the position link. First-time users need to create an account as instructed. If
you have any questions or wish to confirm receipt of an application, contact Brook Glass at (270) 687-8540 or
toll-free (888) 616-8540 prior to the application deadline.
Hearing impaired, call TDD/Voice (270) 687-
4459.
Provided benefits include but are not limited to:
Health Insurance
Group Life Insurance
Wellness Program
Retirement
Paid time off includes, but is not limited to:
Vacation
Sick Time
Holidays (for eligible employees)
Benefits are subject to change.
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Do you have a valid Driver's License?
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Do you have a bachelor's degree in geography, computer science, planning, or civil engineering?
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Do you have a minimum of 6 years GIS related experience?
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Do you have experience working with office and computer equipment?
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