GIS Manager

City of Lexington; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lexington is seeking a GIS Manager to lead the City’s Geographic Information System needs, develop GIS initiatives, and provide training and end-user support for the Utility Services Department. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Responsibilities include managing GIS projects, supervising staff, ensuring data integrity, and coordinating with city departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Science or related field or four years related work experience.
• Four years of experience with GIS and GPS concepts and applications.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of ESRI software platform.
• Valid NC driver’s license or able to obtain NC license within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Develop the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) needs and provide training and end user support for GIS for the Utility Services Department.

Skills

GIS concepts

GPS concepts

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS/Geography/CS or 4 years related work experience

Tools

ESRI software platform

Job description

GIS Manager

• Type: Full Time
• Salary/Pay Rate: $75,171 - $93,974 Annually, plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date: 10/22/2026 8:50 AM
• Deadline to Apply: 11/12/2026

The GIS Manager perform moderate to complex analytical, technical, professional, and administrative work in developing the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) needs, provide training and end user support for GIS for the Utility Services Department.

Check out the great benefits the City has to offer.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Science or related field or four years related work experience
• Four years of experience with GIS and Global Positioning System (GPS) concepts and applications
• One year of supervisory experience
• Thorough knowledge of ESRI software platform
• Valid NC driver’s license or valid out-of-state driver’s license with the ability to obtain a valid NC driver’s license within sixty days of employment and good driving record

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Paid bi-weekly.

Closing Date

This position will remain open until 11/12/2026 at 11:59pm.

All applicants must provide accurate information on the City’s application for each position application.

The City requires position appropriate pre-employment screenings. The City is a drug-free workplace and applicants offered employment will be asked to participate in a pre-employment drug screening.

The City is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Citymakesemployment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex/gender,sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression,national origin,ancestry, citizenship status,religion, marital status, disability, military serviceor veteran status,genetic information, or any other classification protected byapplicablefederal, state, and local laws and ordinances.