This position is responsible for important GIS map record creation and maintenance, according to recorded subdivision plans/plats, legal descriptions, deeds, Mapping procedures and BOA records, survey maps, and other supporting documentation, as applicable. A GIS Cartographer will work in support of County departments, along with providing customer assistance, in person, via email and calls. The GIS Cartographer position requires understanding of ESRI's, software versions of ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Tyler Technologies and staying up to date with software changes and applications.
Update County parcel layer and correct all associated errors;
Draw and edit parcel geometry and right of ways, using ArcGIS Pro, as depicted, described, and annotated on recorded subdivision plans, site plans, deeds, deeds of consolidation, PUDs declarations and amendments, and other supporting documents;
Follow Mapping procedures and assigned workflows;
Validate topology of parcel geometry and fix all associated errors;
Georeference plans, surveys, maps, imagery, and any other supplementary source.
Create pre/post production maps and update the Assessors Packets with associated documents;
Review and enter parcel numbers and unit numbers accurately, before final data entry in GIS and CAMA systems/databases;
Annotate subdivision plans with received Date, Units, and any notes that helps the Mapping team/department maintain unambiguous communication and keep accurate records;
Annotate CAMA generated Property Record Cards, with changes to square footage, land use, and other parcel related information;
Edit parcel annotation, attributes, and geometry, as necessary to ensure the accuracy of the county's parcel data records;
Researches, compiles, and analyzes information and facts for a given geographic area and depicts that information visually in the form of a map and or Traverse rendering;
Create maps to support the Board of Assessment Staff and assessment operations, as assigned by the GIS Coordinator;
Review Mapping operation log and work on logged and assigned plans, deeds, and parcel production or correction work;
Assist the Mapping Team in preparing Assessment Revision Sheets, when needed, and other tasks, as assigned by the Board of Assessments and GIS Coordinator;
Research legal descriptions, metes and bounds of deeds and subdivision plans;
Service the public and assist visitors and callers with access to County Property Records.
Refer all assessment inquiries to Assessors;
Communicate and work with Assessors and Real Estate/Registry department, and other county departments, as applicable;
Ensure the accuracy of parcel numbers, Block and Unit numbers, and the parcel area on the before and after map;
Verify Square footage, annotations, metes and bounds and map scale;
Report all discrepancies, questions to the GIS Coordinator;
Consult with the GIS Coordinator regarding all Mapping operations;
The GIS Coordinator and the Office of the Board of Assessments may assign the GIS Cartographer other duties.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, education, skill, ability, and work ethic.
Associate program or higher, with two years of GIS software experience, GIS certification, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred backgrounds in title search, legal descriptions, surveying, and drafting;
Microsoft office Excel and Word. Adobe, Office 365;
ESRI ArcGIS Software ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Tyler Technologies- CAMA;
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- Must have a thorough understanding of cartographic principles;
- Data integrity principles;
- Skilled in layer editing and creating features;
- Excellent data entry skills;
- Ability to read and comprehend maps an subdivision plans;
- Excellent skills in writing, communication and understanding verbal and written communication;
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- Must be able to work productively, as part of a team;
- Must be willing to learn and complete training in a sensible amount of time;
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines;
- A high level of accuracy and attention to details;
- Ability to work responsibly and with a trusted level of reliability;
- Multitask and keep order of work sequence;
- Values teamwork and team support.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception. The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time. Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm, fingers, and wrists movements.See details at close range. Read and understand information and ideals presented in writing.WORK ENVIRONMENT:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.