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 for the most complex splits and subdivision processing, and perform quality assurance of Cadastral maps.

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 deed legal descriptions, assigns new parcel numbers, and determines property descriptions of new parcels for difficult or complex parcel changes or subdivision splits.

Computes acreage or square footage calculations for irregular or difficult parcels; reads and interprets Cadastral parcel maps. Drafts legal descriptions onto Cadastral maps and CAD system.

Research aerial photos and maps to determine land components and improvements.

Researches complex 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.

Provides in-house technical assistance to team members and conduct quality control and assurance checks of work to ensure that departmental standards are followed. Prioritizes project workload to coincide with plan schedules and time estimates.

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

Completes special or complex projects as requested by supervisor.

REPORTING STRUCTURE:

Under limited 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: Bachelors degree in Engineering, Geography, Math or a real estate related field. Four years of Civil orCadasral CAD experience may substitute for a degree
3. Experience: One year of Cadastral CAD experience.
4. Specialized Training: Experience in real property legal descriptions, real estate transactions MicroStation CAD or ESRI software is preferred for this position.