GIS Technician w/ Marion County (Salem, OR)

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marion/jobs/2822252/cartographer-gis-technician

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
Under general supervision, performs routine and semi-complex cartographic and property ownership tasks, preparing ownership maps; corrects existing maps and records, or re-maps existing areas; determines and verifies land ownership; does related work as required.
 
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Chief Deputy Assessor who assigns work as necessary and reviews performance.  May also receive technical and functional direction from the Sr. Cartographer/GIS Technician who may assign and review work.
 
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May be assigned to provide technical and functional direction to co-workers, and to new or temporary employees.

Typical Duties - Duties include, but are not limited to the following

• Execute moderate to complex changes to existing maps using Arc/Info mapping software. Input new subdivisions, partition plats, lot line adjustments and right-of-way takings on daily basis. Create and delete special interest accounts; consolidate tax lots. Perform preliminary checks on incoming plats and subdivisions.  Provide limited training to individuals in a lower classification within the Cartographic section. Calculate acreage using mathematic principles and computer. Assist in the maintenance of the tabular and graphic address databases.  Document changes via work orders, map tax lot books, etc. to maintain ownership changes for the assessment roll.
• Read and interpret legal descriptions from recorded documents and locate on assessment maps; maintain assessment records using legible handwriting. Research ownership of property to resolve discrepancies. Using computer, enter ownership changes to the assessment roll using TSG software. Retrieve and replace map folders that weigh up to 15 pounds from shelves that are at ground level and rise up to approximately 6 ½ feet. Retrieve and replace tax lot books that weigh up to 9 pounds from shelves that are at ground level and rise up to approximately 6 ½ feet.
• Assist customers at the counter or on the phone by answering questions regarding ownership, property location and boundaries. Provide certified lists of property ownership to customers.  Operate copy equipment to make copies of maps and ownership records. Retrieve assessment records from a computer database.
• Identify a variety of complex recorded documents for assessment purposes.
• Attend meetings and training sessions as required.  Maintain time records in a PC Windows environment.  Assist in other aspects of the map room to provide daily continuity in the workplace.
• Other projects as assigned.

Requirements for the Position

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

1. Associate's degree in cartography, GIS, land surveying, engineering technology or related field; OR
2. Two (2) years of training (Certificate) in a college or technical school in drafting, mapping, GIS, or a closely related field; AND
3. Two (2) years cartographic or drafting experience including cadastral mapping preferably using ESRI software products or other equivalent GIS/CAD software; OR
4. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience relevant to the position.

 
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• The finalist for this position must pass a criminal history background check; however, conviction of a crime may not necessarily disqualify an individual for this position.
• This assignment is represented by a union.
• This is a full-time position, which is eligible for overtime.
• Typical Work Schedule:  Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program.

 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Considerable knowledge of cartographic principles and practices involved in the preparation of appraisal maps; working knowledge of computer-based mapping and processes to develop maps utilizing ESRI Geographic Information Systems (GIS); demonstrated knowledge of using GIS software to provide limited training for other users; ability to make simple to moderate computations using arithmetic, algebra, trigonometry and geometry necessary for cartographic activities; ability to interpret legal descriptions and survey data; ability to work from written and oral instructions and to carry out assigned tasks under supervision working towards independent work; ability to provide a positive working environment to other staff and ability to carry own workload; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other employees and the general public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Stands; sits; moves about the work area; bends forward; stoops; climbs 1 flight of stairs; reaches overhead; lifts and carries up to 20 lbs.; pushes and pulls up to 35 lbs.; operates a keyboard; uses rapid-mental/hand/eye coordination; speaks clearly and audibly; reads a 10 pt. font; distinguishes colors; hears a normal level of speech; works in areas that may be exposed to blood and/or body fluids.  Daily or frequent exposure to common chemical elements such as those found in fabrics, carpeting, building materials, paints, solvents, finishes, fragrances, perfumes, toiletries, cleaning supplies, office supplies (including toner), animals or animal dander, and other organic or synthetic materials or compounds which may produce an allergic reaction to people with chemical sensitivities.