GIS Cartographer w/ Umatilla County (Pendleton, OR)

https://umatilla.casellehire.com/jobs/314698

GIS Cartographer
SALARY: $6,404.00/ Month - Plus Excellent Benefits
CLOSING: Open Until Filled (First Review April 1, 2026)
DEPARTMENT: Assessment and Taxation

Description:
Develop and maintain the County cadastral and GIS mapping system. Apply cartographic principles and practices to maintain records and cadastral and GIS maps. Aid the Assessor's Office in the identification, location, inventory and mapping of land for assessment and valuation of property. Prepare a variety of cartographic maps; solve problems requiring knowledge of the subject matter of surveying, mapping and legal ownership. Perform all types of cartographic projects such as partitions, segregations and consolidations, research and resolution of ownership, boundary and taxing district issues.

Requirements:

• College degree from an accredited four-year college with major work in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or related field OR any combination education and experience related to legal descriptions, reading survey maps, chain of title, or other relevant field as determined by the hiring authority may substitute for the degree.
• GIS Professional Certification (GISP) preferred.
• Requires excellent customer service both internally and externally.
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with community agencies and others.
• Ability to speak and communicate both orally and in writing in both individual and group settings to professional organizations, public entities, governing bodies, senior management, employees, clients and the public.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement solutions problems quickly in high pressure situations with professionalism.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate facts in relation to laws, rules, regulations and policies.
• Research available grants, prepare grant documents for application and reporting.
• Use of Technology: Strong working knowledge of computer programs including but not limited to ESRI (ArcGIS), NRCS soil mapping, Google Maps, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe.
• Ability to adapt to new technologies; troubleshoot problems including discrepancies in aerial mapping overlays between truth north and magnetic north; and utilize technology to increase productivity and keep technical skills up to date as necessary for continued growth and success of the department.
• Must be a respectful member of the County team, which includes communicating and working effectively and appropriately with a variety of individuals or groups.
• Use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish work.
• Observe, receive and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
• Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
• Speak, read write Spanish, preferred.
• Must successfully pass a background check.