Cartography Technician: GIS & Parcel Mapping Expert

Lincoln County Realty; 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)

$40,000 County Paid Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Lincoln County Assessor's Office in Newport, Oregon is seeking a Cartographic Technician to originate and update cadastral maps using plats and records. The role involves determining property ownership from legal documents and posting to the parcel layer with GIS techniques.

Starting pay is $28.31 per hour, with Oregon Pay Equity considerations. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, $40,000 life insurance, 401(k) with 11% county contribution, HSA, and EAP.

Qualifications

• Two-year technical program with an associate degree related to mapping/surveying.
• One year title examination experience desirable.
• Oregon Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to read legal descriptions and interpret legal documents.
• Knowledge of GIS and cadastral mapping principles.

Responsibilities

• Originate, revise, and update cadastral maps from plats and records.
• Determine and post land ownership using legal documents; post to parcel layer via GIS.
• Review and approve plats for recording and statutory compliance.
• Perform title searches to establish correct ownership and modify records accordingly.
• Operate computer assisted mapping equipment and GIS software.
• Assist the public with property ownership questions and keep records for the Cartography Annual Report.

Skills

GIS knowledge

Cartography

Cadastral mapping

Mathematical calculations

Education

Associate degree or professional certification

Tools

GIS software

CAD/mapping equipment

Job description

Lincoln County Assessor's Office in Newport, Oregon is seeking a Cartographic Technician to originate and update cadastral maps using plats and records. The role involves determining property ownership from legal documents and posting to the parcel layer with GIS techniques.

Starting pay is $28.31 per hour, with Oregon Pay Equity considerations. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, $40,000 life insurance, 401(k) with 11% county contribution, HSA, and EAP.