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Lorain County Metro Parks · 18 hours ago

GIS Manager/Graphics Designer

Lagrange, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$45K/yr - $81K/yr

4+ years exp

Lorain County Metro Parks is responsible for overseeing the creation and production of park and trail maps. The GIS Manager/Graphics Designer will collaborate with various departments to document park trails and manage graphic design projects, utilizing skills in GIS and graphic design to enhance park communications and promotional materials.

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Responsibilities

Oversees the creation, design, and production of all park/trail maps for the park district, both printed and digital

Collaborates with the Operations Department and Planning Department to properly mark and document all park trails

Using a park district-issued drone unit, photographs, and record videos to document park development for grant funding and reporting, as well as for promotional purposes

Oversees major graphic design and website projects, working in tandem with the Marketing Department

Qualification

Esri ArcGISAdobe Creative SuiteGraphic DesignWeb Mapping SystemsHTML/CSSDrone OperationPhotographyVideographyCommunication SkillsSelf-motivated

Required

College degree in GIS (Geographic Information Systems), computer science, information technology, a related field, or four years of equivalent experience

Hands-on knowledge of Esri ArcGIS desktop software

Strong understanding of geodatabases and geodatabase applications

Ability to work with vector and raster datasets

Experience using ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal, or another web mapping system

Familiar with GPS data collection and data management

Thorough knowledge of web-based applications such as Squarespace and/or WordPress, as well as basic HTML/CSS coding

Thorough knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, and Adobe Premiere) for design and editing purposes

A strong working knowledge of social media

Able to combine GIS knowledge and graphic design skills to produce maps of various sizes and complexities for the park district as needed

Completion of job-related trainings and continuing education to maintain and expand skills and knowledge as assigned and required

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Resourceful and self-motivated

Must possess a valid Ohio driver's license

New employees must satisfactorily complete a background investigation

Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users

Ability to calculate fractions, decimals, and percentages, and operate related mathematical equipment such as calculators

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively and courteously with co-workers, supervisors, the general public, local law enforcement agencies, community/citizen groups, and other public agencies

Ability to prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports; establish effective working relationships as supervisor of the work unit; and use a two-way radio

Ability to communicate technical information to non-expert users

Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action

Ability to apply management principles to solve practical, everyday work problems

Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions

Possession of a valid Ohio driver's license, be insurable by the park district's insurance carrier, and be able to conform to the driving standards policy as approved by the Board of Park Commissioners