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GIS Analyst-IT (0115015)

Washington County Government

Washington County Government

IT
USD 76,606.4-84,448 / year
Posted on Jan 25, 2026

GIS Manager-IT (0115064)

Salary / Pay Rate: $76,606.40-$84,448.00
Job Type: Full Time
Post Date: 01/23/2026

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Position Title: GIS Manager

Department: Information Technology

Salary: $76,606.40-$84,448.00

Pay Grade: 22

Workday & Hours: 40 hours a week - Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Benefits Eligibility: Eligible (After meeting eligibility requirements, Health - Dental - Vision - Life Insurance - EAP Program - Retirement APERS -Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System)

Vacation, Sick time, Holiday time

Job Summary:

The GIS Manager directs, coordinates, and monitors Washington County’s Geographic Information System (GIS) activities in the County Judge’s Office, Assessor’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Emergency Management, the County Clerk’s Office, the Road Department, and the Planning Department. The position creates a clear vision for enterprise GIS development to support the GIS goals of the County. Other duties involve the implementation of new GIS solutions, participation in the creation and or maintenance of policies, standards, baselines, guidelines and procedures pertaining to GIS. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. May provide consultation and is considered to be the top-level contributor/specialist. Works with elected officials to set GIS priorities. Expected to be fully aware of the enterprise's GIS goals as established by its stated policies, procedures and guidelines and to actively work towards upholding those goals. Furthermore, the position also designs and develops mapping applications and geo-processing tools to support GIS. Additionally the incumbent directly supervises 2-3 GIS technicians and insures all county mapping functions are fulfilled. The incumbent coordinates with the Information Technology Director and other Information Technology staff, elected official and department heads, regarding GIS support functions.

Job Description:

GIS Manager

Required Qualifications:

Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearances where required, this position is subject to pre-employment and reasonable suspicion testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for Washington County jobs and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.washingtoncountyar.gov
To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting:

https://www.washingtoncountyar.gov/Sys/Sso/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fSys%2fSso%2fDashboard%2fJobApplication%2fApply%3fjobID%3d4211%26BackURL%3d%2fHome%2fComponents%2fJobPosts%2fJob%2f4211%2f25 or call 479-444-1700.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer
Washington County is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.