Kansas Department of Transportation

At KDOT, we reward our staff’s hard work by providing training opportunities, a family-oriented work environment and service recognition. Promotional opportunities, free parking, and potential hybrid work schedules are also offered. KDOT is a great place to work, so come be part of our team!

Compensation:

• Annual Salary Range:  $91,684.08 - $93,580.27
• Hourly Pay Range:  $44.07 - $44.99

Position Summary:

This GIS Manager (PSE III) position is located in Topeka, at the Eisenhower State Office Building, and is within the Bureau of Transportation Planning. This position manages the computer software and data used to view and manage geospatial information about transportation systems, analyze spatial relationships, and model spatial processes. More specifically, the Geographic Information System (GIS) Manager designs and implements strategies, processes and system architectures for transportation-related GIS platforms. 

This position oversees the Linear Referencing System (LRS) for both the roadway network in Kansas and related, qualitative roadway element asset inventory. The incumbent also oversees the output of KDOT’s GIS data in the form of maps, reports and interfaces with other KDOT systems. The LRS and related systems must be responsive and provide quality data and insights because they support agency planning and decision-making processes, federal reporting requirements, and IT systems across all KDOT business units.

Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:

• Manages activities of the GIS Section, including planning, delegating and prioritizing efforts in accordance with KDOT needs and direction from Bureau/Divisional leadership.
• Supervises and provides direction and support to the engineers in charge of maintenance, modernization and enhancement of K-Hub, the agency’s linear referencing management system for all roads in Kansas.
• Supervises and provides support to the GIS staff who maintain and administer critical geospatial systems in collaboration with assigned IT support staff. 
• Verifies that K-Hub LRS and other agency GIS data are available to staff, contractors, government agencies and the general public in appropriate or prescribed formats.
• Coordinates with the GIS Integration Team that is responsible for improving geospatial data, tools and processes within KDOT as well as integrating disconnected systems storing or using geospatial data.
• Represents KDOT on the various federal, state and local government GIS committees involving transportation GIS systems (as assigned by the Assistant Bureau Chief) to support public safety, emergency management and other interagency efforts, including the GIS Policy Board and the Kansas 911 Coordinating Council.

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Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Three years of experience in planning, organizing, and directing the work of a department, program, or agency.
• Three years of experience in the development, management, and implementation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 
• This must include significant work/experience in GIS data creation, maintenance and quality control as well as the creation of reports and static or interactive maps. 
• Three years of experience supervising employees in a team environment. 
• Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency. Transcripts are required for education to be considered.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) certification.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• A working understanding of road, bridge, and railroad crossing design characteristics and construction elements.
• Ten years of experience in the development, management, and implementation of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
• Five years of experience working in or collaborating closely with IT Project Management.
• Two years of experience with developing GIS applications/scripts and/or system interfaces.
• Two years of experience with relational database scripts and queries. 
• Work experience using Esri GIS products and/or linear referencing systems (LRS) is preferred, especially Esri Roads & Highways.