What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Analyst III position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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5/27/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-02444
GIS Analyst III
Pay Grade 15
Salary
$47,531.28 - $71,298.00 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | The Office of Homeland Security
Location
200 Mero Street Frankfort KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security carries out multiple missions mandated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as well as the Kentucky General Assembly. KOHS offers first responder training; seminars about personal safety; Neighborhood Watch support; management of Eye on Kentucky; assistance to Citizen Emergency Response Teams; and guidance against violence for business and industry. KOHS ensures a multi-agency collaboration ranging from KOHS and Kentucky State Police intelligence analysts with GIS capabilities to the Missing and Exploited Child Center to providing secure work areas for various federal, state and local law- enforcement agencies as needed.
The GIS ANALYST III is responsible for geographic information system (GIS) hardware and software to perform advanced technical GIS activities for the Kentucky 911 Services Board. The position provides expertise in the analysis of spatial data and the production of map products and develops geospatial applications for automation using scripting language requiring complex coding for Next Gen 911.
Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To
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: Three years 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 Shelly Clark at shellyc.clark@ky.gov or 502-892-3700.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
5/27/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
26-02444
GIS Analyst III
Pay Grade 15
Salary
$47,531.28 - $71,298.00 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment.
Hiring Agency
General Government Cabinet | The Office of Homeland Security
Location
200 Mero Street Frankfort KY 40601 USA
Description
The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security carries out multiple missions mandated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as well as the Kentucky General Assembly. KOHS offers first responder training; seminars about personal safety; Neighborhood Watch support; management of Eye on Kentucky; assistance to Citizen Emergency Response Teams; and guidance against violence for business and industry. KOHS ensures a multi-agency collaboration ranging from KOHS and Kentucky State Police intelligence analysts with GIS capabilities to the Missing and Exploited Child Center to providing secure work areas for various federal, state and local law- enforcement agencies as needed.
The GIS ANALYST III is responsible for geographic information system (GIS) hardware and software to perform advanced technical GIS activities for the Kentucky 911 Services Board. The position provides expertise in the analysis of spatial data and the production of map products and develops geospatial applications for automation using scripting language requiring complex coding for Next Gen 911.
Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Uses existing GIS software to capture and manage spatial data.
- Oversees quality analysis review on data.
- Compiles, inputs, modifies, and enhances computer maps.
- Initiates reviews of existing or new digital map products and prioritizes update schedule.
- Provides user support and training for geographic database and mapping software; creates curriculum and teaches classes in classroom and remote settings.
- Responsible for complex technical support and analysis in back-end maintenance of GIS implementations.
- Provides expert level user support for GIS applications.
- Advises agency leadership on matters relating to the use of GIS for policy decisions.
- Provides advanced user support and training for geographic database and map systems.
- Automates complex map production showing spatial analyses results.
- Some travel is required.
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: Three years 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 Shelly Clark at shellyc.clark@ky.gov or 502-892-3700.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $47,531 - $71,298