Cartographic Technician

Lincoln County, OR; Oregon; On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

11% County contribution to 401(k)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

County paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

The Lincoln County Assessor's Office is seeking a Cartographic Technician to originate, revise and update cadastral maps using plats and records. This role determines land ownership from legal documents and posts to parcel layers with GIS techniques.

Must review plats for statutory compliance and assist the public with ownership questions. Associates or certification in CAD mapping/cartography or related fields are required; Oregon driver license within 30 days; one year title examination

Qualifications

• Associates and/or professional certification in CAD mapping, cartography, civil engineering, surveying or related fields.
• One year title examination experience is highly desirable.
• Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Originate and revise cadastral maps using plats and records.
• Determine and post land ownership from legal documents.
• Post to parcel layer using GIS techniques.
• Review and sign plats for recording as Deputy to Assessor.
• Perform title searches to establish ownership and update records.
• Operate computer assisted mapping equipment and software.
• Assist the public with questions about property ownership maps.
• Maintain records for the Cartography Annual Report.

Skills

GIS

Cartography

Property title search

Mathematical calculations

Education

Associate degree in cartography

Tools

GIS software

CAD mapping hardware

Job description

The Lincoln County Assessor's Office is looking for a Cartographic Technician to join their team. The person in this role will originate a variety of cadastral maps; revise, correct, and update existing maps using recorded plats and records. This position is also responsible for determining and posting land ownership from legal documents, posting to parcel layer using geographic information system (GIS) techniques utilizing computer hardware and software.

Starts at $28.31 per hour*

*Lincoln County follows Oregon Pay Equity laws in reviewing education and experience for wage offer.

Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• 11% County contribution to 401(k)
• County funded Health Savings Account (HSA)
• $40,000 County Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Re-maps and originates, maintains and revises maps:

• Update maps by property description, legal documents, Plats, surveys, aerial photos and related records.

Review and approve plats before recording for compliance with Statutory requirements:

• Signs plats as Deputy to Assessor as authorized.

Make title searches to establish correct ownership of properties, identifies properties as described in legal documents and makes necessary changes to manual and computer records:

• Correct and verify descriptions and maps by mathematical computations and checking records and files.

Operate computer assisted mapping equipment including software and hardware.

Assist the public, answer questions, and solve problems concerning property ownership records and maps.

Keep a record of recorded plats and maintains information for the Cartography Annual Report.

EDUCATION

Associates and/or Professional Certification with completion of a two-year technical course with an associate degree and major course work in computer-aided mapping, cartography, civil engineering, surveying or related fields.

EXPERIENCE

One year title examination experience is highly desirable.

Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties as determined by the County.

Oregon Driver's License required within 30 days of hire.

Knowledge of/Ability to:

• Reading legal descriptions and an understanding of legal documents, operating a geographic information system (GIS), knowledge of cartographic principles and practices involved in the preparation of cadastral maps.
• Ability to make complex mathematical calculations and train personnel, interpret and implement laws and departmental policy and confidentiality of records.

Job Conditions:

The job requires extended time of standing, stooping, bending and lifting and carrying heavy books and records. Extensive close CRT work. Frequently interacts with irate members of the public.

Work Location:

Lincoln County Courthouse

Travel:

Occasionally attending meetings and/or classes.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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