| Location | Owensboro, KY |
| Salary | $95,000–$134,209 Per Year |
GIS Manager
Salary
$95,000.00 - $134,209.00 Annually
Location
101 E. 4th Street, Owensboro, KY
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
2026-00032
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 www.owensboro.org.
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 Drivers License?
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Do you have a bachelors degree in geography, computer science, planning, or civil engineering?
03
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?
Required Question
Employer City of Owensboro
Address 101 E. 4th Street
Owensboro, Kentucky, 42303
Phone 270-687-8540
270-687-8861
Website http://www.owensboro.org