GIS Technician I

Job Summary

This is a non-exempt full-time position that involves performing a variety of basic mapping and title functions in the preparation of a county-wide property tax roll. Work is subject to close supervision and reviewed through conferences and performance evaluations.

Essential Functions

• Interpret parcel identification data and locate properties.
• Maintain the Office mapping and titling systems.
• Perform mapping and computer work in the preparation and maintenance of property maps, drawings, and tracings for the Property Appraiser's Office map system.
• Provide map interpretations, property location, and ownership status of property.
• Research and maintain change of ownership data.
• Perform CAD map drafting including traversing legal descriptions.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret legal records pertaining to land ownership from a variety of sources; determine the intent of conveying documents and the area to which they apply in order to ensure accurate records and maps.
• Create, maintain, and revise official parcel maps in digital form to accurately represent all land parcels, subdivisions, and tax districts; plot parcel boundaries on cadastral maps using GIS software.
• Tax roll verification of ownership and research abstract records.
• Respond to inquiries from the public and other County agencies in a polite and courteous manner; direct inquiries appropriately. Assist the public when necessary or asked.
• Operate modern standard office equipment.
• Perform other related work as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of mathematics, fundamental geometry, cartography, business English and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to make computations and tabulate accurately with reasonable speed.
• Capable of learning assigned tasks readily and adhere to prescribed departmental and administrative policies and procedures.
• Ability to utilize drafting tools, compute acreage and read with comprehension.
• Knowledge of map compilation, cartography and feature structuring for GIS.
• Intermediate knowledge of computers; ArcGIS Pro or AutoCad software for computer drafting.
• Ability to operate modern standard office equipment including, but not limited to telephone, computer, calculator, copy machine, scanner, Microfiche reader/printer, engineering plotter and scanner.
• Ability to move or lift 30-pound map racks.

Education and Experience

• Graduation from high school or recognized equivalent.
• One (1) year of experience or a combination of on-the-job training and education equal to one (1) year with drafting, surveying is desirable.
• Must be able to read, understand and work from plats, deeds, legal descriptions and drawings.

Physical Requirements

• Typically sit at a cubicle, desk, table or counter.
• Use fingers and hands to operate computer keyboard; enter data into a computer or other keyboard device requiring continuous or repetitive arm-hand-eye movement.
• Perform fine hand movements in the accurate use of drafting instruments.
• Occasionally walk, stand, stoop or kneel.
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Occasionally ascend or descend stairs.