Department Specialist​/Lead Graphics Technician

Overview

This is a PARS (Public Agency Retirement System) non-benefited, budgeted position and is limited to 999 hours per fiscal year; this is not a PERS eligible position. This is a temporary position, and the work assignments are expected to conclude in the fall of 2026. This Part-Time Schedule requires various weekdays:
Monday–Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., and is an in-office position; no remote work will be approved.

If you want to join a hard-working team that shares a commitment to provide top-quality municipal services in a prime North County location, consider a temporary position with the City of Escondido Communications Department as a Lead Graphics Technician.

Under direction, the Lead Graphics Technician leads, oversees, and participates in the more complex and difficult work of staff responsible for graphics and drafting work for all City departments; coordinates graphics and drafting assignments with other departments; and oversees preparation of all graphics, brochures, posters, flyers, slides, maps, map updates, and space planning for the City.

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Leads, plans, and reviews the work of staff responsible for graphics and drafting work requests for all City departments; coordinates graphics and drafting work with other departments; oversees preparation of all graphics, brochures, posters, flyers, slides, maps, map updates, and space planning for the City; assures completion of work products in a timely and accurate manner.
• Supervises the use, care and operation of drafting equipment.
• Verifies the work of assigned employees for accuracy, proper work methods, techniques, and compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
• Applies a variety of graphic art, computer and drafting skills to a variety of projects that involve freehand drawing, computer graphics and general technical design work; utilizes automated mapping and graphic software (including ArcGIS) to assist with the production of a wide range of computerized maps and reports; operates a variety of equipment including digital cameras, copiers, scanners, computers and printers.
• Works with the GIS division of Information Systems to produce maps and mailing materials for City-initiated projects. Maintains and operates a computer graphic system, copier and plotter for the Planning Department; makes copies for staff and public requests; orders supplies as necessary.
• Provides support for Planning staff in preparing slides and graphics for all Planning Commission and City Council Hearings.
• Prepares meeting exhibits and miscellaneous maps, graphs and charts for various City Boards, Commissions, Council, and Neighborhood and City meetings.
• Creates camera ready artwork and electronic files for external Print Shop specifications; translates, converts and exports different file formats; burns zips or compact disks as necessary.
• Ensures adherence to safe work practices and procedures.
• Keeps up to date on changing technologies; reads various trade publications; attends training as necessary.
• Performs related duties as required.

• Education/Training: Equivalent to an Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in architecture, art, graphic design, or related field.
• Experience: Four years (full-time equivalent) of increasingly responsible graphic arts program experience. A Bachelor’s degree in a field listed above may substitute for two years of experience.
• License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License or ability to arrange transportation for field work when necessary.

NOTE: For a complete listing of job duties and qualifications, please refer to the corresponding job description, which can be obtained from the Human Resources Department or downloaded from the City’s web site. The City of Escondido is committed to a drug- and alcohol-free workplace. All applicants…