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ASSESSOR’S OFFICE JOB DESCRIPTION

GIS TECHNICIAN I

JOB SUMMARY:

Uses GIS and various computer application systems to research property titles and determine parcel boundaries for the assignment of Assessor parcel identification to create parcel maps and complete the parcel splits process.

PRIMARY DUTIES: The following duties are representative of the range and scope of duties performed. They are illustrative only, and are neither all-inclusive nor does every position perform all duties described:

Splits or combines parcels to correspond with deeded legal descriptions, assigns new parcel numbers, and determines property descriptions of new parcels for parcel changes or subdivision splits.

Computes acreage or square footage calculations for average or simple parcels; reads and interprets Cadastral parcel maps and may assign land components to identified parcels.

Researches inquiries from property owners, title companies and other government agencies regarding property ownership and legal description. Corresponds with property owners, title companies, government agencies or engineering firms regarding questions of ownership or legal description.

Reviews work to ensure that departmental standards are followed. Prioritizes workload to coincide with project plan schedules and time estimates.

Listens and communicates effectively with written and oral skills to customers, public, business representatives, staff, and supervisors.

Completes special projects as requested by supervisor.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Under the supervision of the Splits Team Supervisor or a GIS Programmer Analyst project leader. Responsible for the completion of specific duties or tasks with periodic updates to supervisor.

CONTACTS:

A. Internal: Field and internal Appraisers, support staff and other GIS staff.

B. External: Taxpayers, other government agencies, companies in the real estate industry (lenders, appraisers, title companies) and engineering firms.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: PC experience required.
  2. Education: High School Diploma or GED
  3. Experience: Two years of real estate title research or two years of CAD experience.
  4. Specialized Training: Experience in real property legal descriptions, real estate transactions MicroStation CAD or ESRI software is preferred for this position.

PAY*: Min $13.75

JOB CODE: 439410

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

* Salary Increases are subject to budget availability, successful completion of performance standards and BOS approval.

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