GIS ManagerGraphics Designer

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.

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

2.) 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.

3.) 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 and a working knowledge of social media. A college degree in graphic design web design or equivalent professional experience is a plus.

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

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

6.) Drone pilot experience and the ownership of an FAA-certified pilots license are a plus.

7.) Photography and videography skills are a plus.

8.) Strong written and verbal communication skills. Resourceful and self-motivated.

9.) Must possess a valid Ohio drivers license. New employees must satisfactorily complete a background investigation. Lorain County Metropolitan Park District policy prohibits hiring new employees who are tobacco users.

ANNUAL SALARY/RATE OF PAY: $45000 to $81000 commensurate with experience.

Interested applicants should apply and submit a résumé by 4:30 p.m. on Friday January 16 2026

Education / Experience: A four-year degree in graphic design or web design or four years of equivalent experience. Thorough knowledge of web-based applications such as HTML/CSS PHP MySQL JavaScript and InDesign Photoshop Illustrator Flash Dreamweaver and Adobe Premiere for design and editing purposes.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate fractions decimals and percentages and operate related mathematical equipment such as calculators.

Language Skills: 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.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action; apply management principles to solve practical everyday work problems; ability to define problems collect data and draw valid conclusions.

Licenses Registrations: Possession of a valid Ohio drivers license be insurable by the park districts insurance carrier and be able to conform to the driving standards policy as approved by the Board of Park Commissioners. Must satisfactorily complete a background investigation.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk stand talk or hear; sit; use hands; drive park vehicles etc. The employee is frequently required to use their hands to use a telephone personal computer copy machine etc.

Work Environment: While performing the regular duties of this job employees regularly work in the office. The employee spends a portion of his/her time traveling in a park vehicle. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee will also work outside in a wide variety of weather.

Additional Information: Knowledge of safety practices and procedures department policies and procedures management budgeting and inventory control. Ability to maintain working relationships with co-workers supervisors the general public local law enforcement agencies other public agencies etc.

The above job description represents the essential and most significant duties of this position. It is not intended to exclude other work duties assignments and responsibilities not mentioned herein.

Lorain County Metro Parks is an equal opportunity employer.

The classification of GIS Manager/Graphics Designer carries with it the status of a confidential supervisory management employee.

For purposes of this job description a confidential employee is an employee who deals with information to be used by the public employer in collective bargaining or any employee who works in a close continuing relationship with public officers or representatives directly participating in collective bargaining on behalf of the employer. A supervisory employee is an employee who has authority in the interest of the public employer to assign reward or discipline other public employees; to responsibly direct them; to adjust their grievances; or to effectively commend such action and requires the use of independent judgment. A management-level employee is an employee who helps formulate policy on behalf of the public employer who responsibly directs the implementation of policy or who may responsibly be required on behalf of the public employer to assist in the preparation for the conduct of collective negotiations administer collectively negotiated agreements collectively or have a major role in personnel administration.