GIS Manager

Lexington, North Carolina; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

The City of Lexington is seeking a GIS Manager to lead the GIS program for the Utility Services Department. The role involves developing GIS capabilities, data management, and end-user training to support city operations.

Minimum qualifications include a GIS-related bachelor’s degree or four years of related work, four years in GIS/GPS, one year of supervisory experience, and strong ESRI software knowledge. A NC driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Science or related field.
• 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains the City’s GIS needs for the Utility Services Department.
• Provides training and end-user support for GIS applications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Training end-user support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Science or related field

Tools

ESRI software platform

GPS concepts

Job description

• 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.

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 City makes employment 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 service or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.