Cadastral GIS Specialist — Geospatial Mapper

St Lucie County Property Appraiser; Florida; On-site; USD 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

St Lucie County Property Appraiser is seeking a Geospatial Mapping Specialist to support geospatial data management, cadastral mapping, and Land Records maintenance. The role involves using GIS applications to ensure accurate spatial data for property valuation and reporting.

The ideal candidate will hold a Geography/GIS degree and have experience with ArcGIS or QGIS, plus familiarity with parcel data and legal land descriptions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, GIS, or related field.
• Experience in geospatial mapping, land records, or an office setting preferred.
• Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS (Desktop, Online, Pro), QGIS, or similar platforms.
• Experience with land records, parcel mapping, and cadastral data management.
• Familiarity with Esri Parcel Fabric data model and geospatial analysis tools preferred.
• Ability to interpret legal land descriptions including metes and bounds, lot and block, township/range/section designations.
• Knowledge of GIS scripting and automation using Python (ArcPY), SQL, or related tools is a plus.
• Experience troubleshooting GIS-related issues in a Microsoft enterprise environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update geospatial data, including digital maps.
• Interpret and process legal descriptions from deeds, plats, and surveys to map property boundaries.
• Create and update digital cadastral and geospatial maps using GIS tools and databases.
• Convert hand-drawn maps and historical property records into digital GIS formats.
• Conduct research using legal documents and internal databases to verify property information.
• Analyze spatial data and generate reports, maps, and exhibits to support assessment and property valuation.
• Integrate new geospatial data from subdivisions, developments, and zoning changes into the GIS database.
• Provide support for GIS-related applications, ensuring smooth data processing and mapping outputs.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to improve data collection and accuracy.
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Geospatial data management

GIS data analysis

Documentation

Microsoft Office

Python/ArcPy/SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geography or Geospatial Science

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

Job description

St Lucie County Property Appraiser is seeking a Geospatial Mapping Specialist to support geospatial data management, cadastral mapping, and Land Records maintenance. The role involves using GIS applications to ensure accurate spatial data for property valuation and reporting.

The ideal candidate will hold a Geography/GIS degree and have experience with ArcGIS or QGIS, plus familiarity with parcel data and legal land descriptions.