Cartographer/GIS Specialist w/ Lane County (Eugene, OR)

Cartographer/GIS Specialist
SALARY
$25.14 - $33.60 Hourly
 
LOCATION
Eugene, OR
 
DEPARTMENT
Lane County
Assessment & Taxation
 
CLOSING DATE
2/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
 
 DESCRIPTION 
Join Us as a Cartographer / GIS Specialist at Lane County!
 
About the Position
If you enjoy GIS, geography and challenging research, we have an excellent opportunity for you!  We need a motivated Cartographer / GIS Specialist to join our Assessment and Taxation Department. This position will be involved in a variety of activities associated with property ownership, boundaries, valuation and taxation.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Keep the County’s tax lot layer updated as properties are developed and adjusted.
• Perform GIS data maintenance and analysis.
• Research and resolve complicated ambiguities and conflicts using legal descriptions, survey data, document descriptions, and court records.
• Maintain and update taxing district boundaries because of annexations.
• As subject matter experts, communicate with a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Answer taxpayer questions relating to property ownership and boundaries.
• Conduct trainings to teach department staff about basic GIS related software and cartographic principles.

About the Division
The purpose of Assessment and Taxation is to appraise property, to calculate, collect and distribute taxes, and to provide related information to the public in a manner that merits the highest degree of confidence in our integrity, efficiency, and fairness. We are a broad service organization mandated by the Oregon Constitution and Oregon law and collect revenue for 85 taxing jurisdictions, including local governments, schools, and special districts that provide essential public services for the citizens of Lane County.
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am - 5:00p
 
QUALIFICATIONS
Training:

•  Associate degree with major course work in computer science, geography, surveying, engineering, or a related field.

 
Experience:

• Four years’ experience working with survey mapping or geographic information systems.
• An equivalent combination of experience and training which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the job is qualifying.

 
For more information:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lanecountyor/jobs/4369167/cartographer-gis-specialist
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