GIS Associate

Overview

University of Kentucky – Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

• Job Title:
  
  STEPS GIS Associate
• Requisition Number: TE09193
• Department Name: 3L600: ITS Networking & Infrastructure
• Work Location:
  
  Lexington, KY
• Salary Range: $15.00/hour
• Type of Position:
  Temporary
• Position Time Status:
  Full-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  High School/ GED
• Required Related
  
  Experience:
  
  (see responsibilities)
• Required License/Registration/Certification:
  Driver's License
• Physical Requirements:
  
  Must be able to work from ladders or lifts up to 15 feet or higher, lift and carry 30 pounds, work in tight places for extended periods of time, able to distinguish colors, traverse campus while carrying or moving equipment in a reasonable amount of time, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Shift: Monday-Friday (40 hrs/wk);
  Generally 7:30am – 4:30pm; occasional overtime as needed

This position plays a key role in supporting the GIS team's mission to maintain accurate, up-to-date records of the university's utility infrastructure. The role involves a blend of fieldwork and office-based tasks. In the field, the individual conducts regular site visits to capture continually evolving infrastructure data using a variety of collection methods. In the office, they process, organize, and update this information within the university's GIS systems.

In addition, this position assists with the university's compliance obligations related to the state's KY811 program. Responsibilities include reviewing and assigning incoming locate tickets from the state system, coordinating internal processing, and providing follow-up to ensure timely and accurate resolution.

All major responsibilities, tools, and workflows will be taught on the job—no prior experience with the systems or processes is required.

Preferred (but not required):

• ArcGIS Pro
• GNSS/GPS data collection systems
• Photogrammetry tools and workflows
• Utility systems (e.g., water, steam, electric)
• Telecommunications systems (e.g., fiber optics, networking)

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

02/07/2026

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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