Geographic Information System Developer

SALARY

• 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.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit the LFUCG electronic application through lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.

Resumes cannot be substituted for the application but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application.

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the questionnaire does not transfer.

***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER.***

Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:

• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid and unpaid time off benefits
• Direct deposit is required of all employees.

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.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For further information, call, email or visit:

Human Resources

200 East Main St.

Lexington, KY 40507

Phone: (859) 258-3030

Website: lexingtonky.gov/jobs

Email: [email protected]