Geographic Information System Developer

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG); Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government (LFUCG) is seeking a GIS Analyst to utilize GIS and related software to analyze data, support data infrastructure, maintain software, and assist departments and the public. The role involves designing data collection plans and dashboards, providing user support, and coordinating with various teams.

A hybrid schedule is offered, with on-site reporting as needed; compensation time is available for overtime-exempt work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job.
• Four years of related experience; substitutions allowed.
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience.
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education.

Responsibilities

• Creates, verifies, maintains, designs collection plans, and populates new and existing geospatial data sets using GIS and various sources; administers databases and assists with data policies for quality, standards and enforcement.
• Conducts research, assesses spatial data inter-relationships, performs statistical and spatial analyses, develops models for efficient problem solving, and operates geoprocessing tools for LFUCG divisions and the general public.
• Designs, develops, and deploys customized web and mobile applications, web maps, and operation dashboards for internal stakeholders, external customers, and support of crucial business processes.
• Manages, trains, and evaluates the work of subordinates.
• Supports GIS users, plans, and upgrades including platform management, installations, database administration, server configuration, programs, procedures, and mapping applications.
• Coordinates with GIS users, other departments and organizations to provide user support, documentation, training, and troubleshooting.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job

Job description

• The minimum salary is $62,574.72 annually.
• This position is not eligible for overtime (exempt); however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of 40 hours.
• Pay Grade 522

FILING DEADLINE DATE

The deadline to apply is Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The purpose of this classification is to utilize geographic information systems (GIS) and related software to perform analyses, support data infrastructure, maintain software, and offer support to departments, organizations and the general public.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in a field related to the job
• Four years of related experience
• Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
• Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Creates, verifies, maintains, designs collection plans, and populates new and existing geospatial data sets using GIS and various sources; administers databases and assists with data policies for quality, standards and enforcement
• Conducts research, assesses various types of spatial data inter-relationships, performs statistical and spatial analyses, develops models for efficient problem solving, and operates geoprocessing tools for LFUCG divisions and the general public
• Designs, develops, and deploys customized web and mobile applications, web maps, and operation dashboards for internal stakeholders, external customers, and support of crucial business processes
• Manages, trains, and evaluates the work of subordinates
• Supports GIS users, plans, and upgrades including platform management, installations, database administration, server configuration, programs, procedures, and mapping applications
• Coordinates with GIS users, other departments and organizations to provide user support, documentation, training, and troubleshooting
• Performs related work as assigned

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This position has a hybrid working schedule. This position is primarily remote but may be required to report on-site for meetings and other functions as required by the division.

CLOSING STATEMENT

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

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