GIS Manager

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\u2019s Geographic Information System initiatives for the Utility Services Department. The role involves developing GIS capabilities, providing training, and offering end-user GIS support.

Candidates should hold a bachelor\u2019s degree in GIS or related field (or four years of related work), have four years GIS/GPS experience, one year of supervisory experience, and thorough knowledge of ESRI software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or related field.
• Four years of GIS and GPS concepts experience.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Thorough knowledge of ESRI software platform.
• Valid NC driver’s license or ability to obtain NC license within sixty days and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Develop and support the City’s GIS needs.
• Provide training and end-user GIS support for GIS in the Utility Services Department.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Training

Analytical ability

End-user support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field

Tools

Esri software suite

Job description

• Salary/Pay Rate: $75,171 - $93,974 Annually, plus excellent benefits
• Posted Date: 08/12/2026 5:05 PM
• Deadline to Apply: 09/18/2026 5:05 PM

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 9/18/2026 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 Citymake s 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.