GIS Program Manager - Town of Bar Harbor

Start Date: July 18, 2025 | End Date: January 14, 2026
County: Hancock County
Job Type: Information Technology, Other

The Town of Bar Harbor is seeking qualified candidates for the position of GIS Manager. This leadership-level role is responsible for advancing and overseeing the Town’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program. The GIS Manager will collaborate closely with the Information Technology Department, department heads, and other key municipal staff to maintain, improve, and expand GIS tools and data that support critical municipal functions, improve service delivery, and inform community decision-making.

Why Join Us:

This is not just a GIS position, it’s an opportunity to lead, design, and drive a forward-looking GIS program in one of Maine’s most iconic and dynamic communities.

As GIS Manager, you will have a direct hand in shaping how Bar Harbor makes critical decisions that influence the community’s future resilience, sustainability, and livability. You will lead projects that guide everything from land use and infrastructure investment to emergency preparedness and environmental protection.

You will collaborate with department leaders and key staff to build a cutting-edge system that serves as the foundation for smart, efficient local government.

This is your chance to build something lasting. Something that combines technology, creativity, and public service to solve complex problems in new ways. Your work will not just benefit Bar Harbor today. It will define how this community navigates the future.

A few of the essential duties include:

• Lead and manage the Town’s GIS program, ensuring accurate and secure mapping and data systems.
• Develop, maintain, and analyze GIS databases, applications, and tools.
• Collaborate with Town departments to support a wide range of projects including land use planning, infrastructure asset management, emergency response, and environmental protection.
• Integrate GIS with other Town software systems and provide user training, guidance, and technical support.

For the full job description, please visit: https://www.barharbormaine.gov/Jobs

If ready to apply, please email your resume, cover letter and three references to [email protected]