GIS PARCEL MAPPER

Chaves County; New Mexico; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Chaves County is seeking a GIS Mapper to manage digital mapping and GIS data entry under the County assessor's direction. Responsibilities include updating parcel maps, entering data, plotting deeds, and creating shapefiles and feature classes.

The role requires accuracy, timely responses to inquiries, and compliance with county policies. Desirable qualifications include an associate or bachelor’s degree in geography or related field, plus knowledge of ARC/Editor, ArcView GIS, AutoCAD, and

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with five years of GIS/mapping experience.
• Substitution allows up to four years of college coursework for four years experience.
• Valid NM driver's license with good driving record.
• Associate/Bachelor's degree in geography, computer science, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, create and update parcel property maps.
• Enter data into GIS system and maintain accurate files.
• Plot deeds and review subdivisions and surveys in GIS.
• Create shapefiles and feature classes for mapping.
• Respond to public and departmental mapping requests in a timely manner.
• Operate plotter, printer, and other output devices.
• Follow county policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public inquiries handling

Mapping data interpretation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

5 years GIS/mapping experience

Associate or Bachelor's in geography or related field

Tools

ARC/Editor

ArcView GIS

AutoCAD

Sidwell Parcel Builder

Job description

Position Summary

Under the general direction of the County assessor, the GIS Mapper is responsible for performing a variety of tasks involving digital mapping and geographic information system (GIS) data entry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Reviews, prepares, creates and updates parcel property maps.
• Enters data into system.
• Reviews and plots deeds on GIS system.
• Creates shape files and feature classes.
• Reviews approved subdivisions, surveys and summary plats and plots information into the GIS system.
• Resolves GIS/mapping problems and data entry errors.
• Maintains accurate and organized files.
• Responds to inquiries from the public and other departments in a courteous and timely manner by phone, email or in person.
• Operates plotter, printer or other output devices.
• Know and understand County Personnel Policy and all county and departmental policies pertinent to the position and perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education/Training/ Experience: High School diploma or G.E.D. with five (5) years combined experience in related area.
• Experience Substitution: Up to four (4) years of college/48 hours of course work in a related field can be substituted for four (4) years’ experience.
• Licenses/Certification: Valid N.M. driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Desirable Qualifications: Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in geography, computer science or related field. Knowledge of ARC/Editor, ArcView GIS, AutoCAD, Sidwell Parcel Builder or other related software applications helpful. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience.

Other

Post offer Drug Analysis Test. NM driver’s license, Employment and Criminal Background Investigation.

Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Ability to read, write, and understand written and oral instructions.

• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.
• Understand and respond to mapping requests from the public or other departments.
• Ability to read, understand and work with mapping data.
• Ability to read deed and contract legal descriptions to include metes and bounds.
• Thorough knowledge of personal computers and Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).
• Ability to maintain and develop databases and spreadsheets.
• Ability to operate basic office equipment such as Printer, Copier, Fax, Multi-line telephone, etc.

• Work independently using good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Work well with ever changing priorities and/or situations.
• Must be detail oriented and accurate, have strong organizational and public relations skills and be able to effectively safeguard confidential information.
• Interact with the general public and occupants of the county building in a professional and friendly manner.
• Employee must know and understand County Personnel policy as well as all county and departmental policies pertinent to the position.
• May require some out-of-town travel for training.
• Must be able to maintain an acceptable attendance record, be punctual and meet established deadlines.

Safety Requirements

This position must comply with all safety guidelines of Chaves County.

Physical Demands

This position requires a variety of physical activities, generally involving walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, carrying of light items, driving an automobile; the work is primarily sedentary, typically requiring the employee to be able to sit comfortably to do the work; with some work required outdoors. Talking, hearing and seeing are essential to the performance of the job.

Work Environment

Work for this position is generally performed indoors with some work performed outdoors. The indoor work is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated and involves typical risks associated with an office environment that require normal safety precautions and safe work practices.