GIS Supervisor

Commonwealth-of-Kentuck; Frankfort (KY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Energy & Environment Cabinet, Office of Administrative Services seeks a GIS Supervisor to lead a new GIS section serving Natural Resources, Nature Preserves, and related divisions.

The role focuses on enterprise geospatial initiatives, data-driven decision-making, and mentorship of a skilled GIS team to support environmental stewardship across air, water, land, forestry, mining, and wildlife programs.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree; six sem. hours in CS, data processing, or GIS.
• Four years of experience in a technology or GIS-related field.
• Master's in GIS substitutes for two years of experience.
• Year-for-year substitutions apply for education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor GIS professionals across multiple divisions.
• Oversee development of GIS applications, mapping products, and data services.
• Ensure adherence to agency development standards and geospatial best practices.
• Integrate GIS tools into monitoring, permitting workflows, and resource planning.
• Promote cross-agency GIS training and collaboration.

Skills

Team leadership

Cross-agency coordination

Strategic GIS planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

Job description

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Pay Grade

17

Salary

$6,979.38 Monthly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Office of Administrative Services

Location

300 Sower Boulevard
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA

Description

The mission of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for allKentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources while ensuring responsible, environmentallyconscientious use of the Commonwealth’s natural assets. We help families connect with nature, preserveKentucky’s natural heritage, and support innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions thatstrengthen the state’s economy.

Are you ready to lead geospatial innovation that protects Kentucky’s environment and advances natural resourcestewardship? The Division of Information Services is seeking a GIS Supervisor to lead a newly established GISsection supporting the Department for Natural Resources—including Mining—and Kentucky Nature Preserves. Thisrole will also collaborate closely with the GIS section supporting Environmental Protection.

This is more than a technical leadership position. It is an opportunity to shape how geospatial data informsdecisions across air, water, land, forestry, mining, and wildlife programs. From mapping forest conservationto supporting mine reclamation, your team’s work will directly influence policy, enforcement, and publicengagement.

As the GIS Supervisor for Section 1 (Natural Resources and Nature Preserves), you will guide enterprise-levelgeospatial initiatives that support environmental stewardship, strengthen data-driven decision-making, mentora skilled technical team, and drive innovation across multiple agencies.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Lead and mentor GIS professionals across Section 1, including staff from the Division of Mine Permits,Division of Mine Safety, Division of Forestry, and Kentucky Nature Preserves.
• Oversee development of GIS applications, mapping products, and spatial data services.
• Ensure adherence to agency development standards and geospatial best practices.
• Integrate GIS tools into environmental monitoring, permitting workflows, and resource planning.
• Promote GIS training and cross-agency collaboration to support strategic project coordination.

Holders of this position will develop skills in:

• Interdepartmental Coordination – Navigating and aligning priorities across the Energy & Environment Cabinet.
• Policy Integration – Translating geospatial best practices into actionable policies and procedures.
• Team Development – Building and mentoring a high-performing GIS workforce across the Cabinet.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience managing complex, multi-department GIS programs with strategic vision.
• Cross-Agency Coordination – Ability to align geospatial priorities across Environmental Protection, NaturalResources, Energy, and Nature Preserves.
• Technical Mastery of GIS Platforms – Proficiency with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and spatial datastandards to ensure system integrity and scalability.
• Team and Project Management – Demonstrated success supervising technical staff and managing GIS initiativesfrom planning through execution.

EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirmthat you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer andcompleted the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

EEC offers strong opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Join our team and helpshape the future of Kentucky’s environmental stewardship. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree. Applicant must have successfully completed six semester hours in computer science, data processing, or geographic information system courses.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of experience in a technology or GIS-related field.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in GIS-related field will substitute for two years of experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in a technology or GIS-related field will substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis OR Related technical or vocational training will substitute for the bachelor's degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Incumbents working in this job title primarily perform duties in an office setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Alex Tietz at [e-mail] or 502-782-3237.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D