GIS Cadastral Cartography Tech w/ Jefferson County (Madras, OR)

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/jeffersonor/jobs/3375745/gis-cadastral-cartography-tech

​Summary
The GIS Cadastral Cartography Tech assists the Cadastral Cartographer in creating and maintaining a representation of Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) data in GIS format. This position supports the Assessor’s Office internal business needs for tax assessor maps, deed processing, and the provision of needed maps and analysis as well as supports over-the-counter requests from public and private entities for digital and hard copy GIS products.

​Distinguishing Characteristics
Working under the direct supervision of the County Assessor and guidance of the GIS Coordinator, the GIS Cadastral Cartography Tech will review surveys against County standards, and industry best practices. This position will participate in the State of Oregon’s ORmap Project to keep abreast of changes in state standards and the implementation of new cadastral mapping technologies. Also, the position will demonstrate a working knowledge of CAMA systems, as well as familiarity with GIS datasets germane to tax assessment. Furthermore, the GIS Cadastral Cartography Tech will assist in ownership discrepancies by performing deed and title searches to verify ownership. This position will also process land transactions through the CAMA system. The GIS Cadastral Cartography Tech will also assist in satisfying demand for hard copy maps and the visualization of both spatial and non-spatial data.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Process various recorded legal documents concerning real and personal property
• Create a wide variety of digital and hard copy map products
• Update easements, surveys, etc. on cadastral data
• Perform review of cadastral cartography projects
• Update existing GIS data
• Perform quality control and quality assessment
• Review surveys and provide feedback to the County Surveyor
• Ensure GIS cadastral data conforms to the ORmap Data Standards Exchange
• Provide quality customer service which supports the overall function of the Assessor's Office and Jefferson County
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills
A working knowledge of ESRI applications and cartography principles. Familiarity with computer applications, hardware, and networks. Proficiency in querying CAMA systems. Basic troubleshooting problem solving skills and techniques. Ability to assemble/standardize datasets, identify patterns, and interpret findings. Skillful in public service interactions and providing accurate and verifiable information pertaining to property and associated transactions. Advanced knowledge of Assessor’s Office workflows, data, and internal business needs. Ability to traverse a legal description, assess ownership, and follow deed history.

Abilities
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and those contacted in the course of business. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Uses professional conduct with County employees, clients, and members of the public. Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions. Ability to discern chain of title from recorded documents. Gives meticulous attention to detail. Can perform routine tasks, continuously with accuracy and precision. Ability to set and meet departmental and project goals. Ability to prioritize work, follow timelines and meet deadlines.

Physical Abilities
Ability to work at a computer screen for extended periods of time. Ability to have rapid finger, hand and arm movement for extended periods of time. Performs repetitive motion such as using a computer keyboard. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs for short periods of time. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. May be subject to post offer physical capacity testing based on elements of this job description.

Education and Experience
Experience working in County assessment or a related field and familiarity with geographic information systems.

Licenses and Certificates
A valid Oregon Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions
Work is performed indoors and outdoors where some safety considerations exist from physical labor and handling of light-to-medium weight.

Probationary Requirement
This position is based on the successful completion of a nine-month probationary period and may be extended.