Cartographic Technician - GIS Mapping & Land Records

Lincoln County; Newport (OR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage

11% County 401(k) contribution

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life Insurance $40,000

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Job summary

Lincoln County Assessor's Office seeks a Cartographic Technician to originate and update cadastral maps, determine land ownership from deeds, and post data to parcel layers using GIS.

The role requires an associate degree or technical certification and may require an Oregon driving license within 30 days of hire. Experience in title examination is desirable, and candidates benefit from a strong math and mapping background.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or technical certificate in 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.
• Ability to read legal descriptions and understand legal documents; operate GIS and cartographic software.

Responsibilities

• Originates, revises, maintains, and updates cadastral maps from plats, surveys, aerial photos, and related records.
• Determine and post land ownership from legal documents; post to parcel layer using GIS techniques.
• Review and approve plats for recording to ensure statutory compliance; signs plats as Deputy to Assessor as authorized.
• Make title searches to establish ownership and correct descriptions in records and maps.
• Operate computer-assisted mapping equipment including software and hardware.
• Assist the public with questions about property ownership records and maps.
• Maintain records for the Cartography Annual Report; keep maps current.

Skills

GIS knowledge

Cartography principles

Reading legal descriptions

Mathematical calculations

Train personnel

Confidentiality of records

Interpreting laws

Education

Associate degree or technical certification

Tools

GIS software

Cartographic equipment

Computer hardware

Job description

Lincoln County Assessor's Office seeks a Cartographic Technician to originate and update cadastral maps, determine land ownership from deeds, and post data to parcel layers using GIS.

The role requires an associate degree or technical certification and may require an Oregon driving license within 30 days of hire. Experience in title examination is desirable, and candidates benefit from a strong math and mapping background.