GIS Specialist II

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Riverside's Assessor - County Clerk - Recorder (ACR), Mapping Division seeks a GIS Specialist II to maintain the Assessor Parcel Layer and related GIS datasets in Riverside.

The role involves reviewing legal descriptions for property assessments, preparing maps and reports, and supporting the Treasurer-Tax Collector's Power to Sell listings. Experience in parcel maintenance and legal description review is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Three years GIS experience (sub-professional or professional).
• Ability to interpret legal descriptions for property assessments.
• Strong mathematical skills (algebra, geometry, trigonometry, statistics).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and update customized maps, diagrams, exhibits, and reports.
• Edit and analyze spatial data; research and compile data.
• Update GIS data layers.
• Research and compile data from record maps, land grants, and deeds for survey monument histories, boundary locations, subdivisions, right of way, street names, easements, and facility locations.
• Establish geodetic control for mapping which involves the ability to calculate and adjust angles and distances of survey field data using geometrical mathematics and computer engineering programs that utilize coordinate geometry (COGO).
• Develop macros and other applications utilizing GIS software to perform assigned work.
• Operate and maintain various GIS related hardware (e.g., plotters, scanners, digitizers, UNIX, Windows NT, or DOS based workstations).

Skills

GIS experience

Spatial analysis

Legal descriptions review

Data editing

Team collaboration

Tools

ArcGIS

COGO

Plotters

UNIX/Windows

Job description

For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

About The Position

The County of Riverside's Assessor - County Clerk - Recorder (ACR), Assessor Mapping Division seeks a GIS Specialist II who will be assigned to their location in Riverside.

The incumbent for this position will perform and be responsible for the management and maintenance of the Assessor Parcel Layer, associated GIS datasets, and the Assessor Maps Inventory; review and interpret legal descriptions contained in recorded documents and maps to determine impacts on property assessments; and identify and confirm assessments for the ACR Title Division through analysis of legal descriptions and related documentation.

The selected candidate will also be required to prepare, verify, and provide legal descriptions for assessments included on the Treasurer-Tax Collector's annual Power to Sell listing.

The most competitive candidates will have experience in parcel maintenance and experience reviewing legal descriptions as they relate to real property.

Meet the Team!

Assessor - County Clerk - Recorder (ACR), The ACR has a staff of over 375 employees located in offices throughout Riverside County. The Assessor is responsible for locating, identifying and valuing all taxable property in Riverside County. The Recorder is responsible for providing the public with constructive notice of private acts and creating and maintaining custody of permanent records for all documents filed and recorded in Riverside County. The County Clerk services range from issuing marriage licenses and performing marriage ceremonies to accepting filings of Fictitious Business Name Statements. The Records Management Archives Program (RMAP) unit provides professional records management services and the Archives Program provides public access to the history of Riverside County.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Prepare and update customized maps, diagrams, exhibits, and reports.
• Edit and analyze spatial data; research and compile data.
• Update GIS data layers.
• Research and compile data from record maps, land grants, and deeds for survey monument histories, boundary locations, subdivisions, right of way, street names, easements, and facility locations.
• Establish geodetic control for mapping which involves the ability to calculate and adjust angles and distances of survey field data using geometrical mathematics and computer engineering programs that utilize coordinate geometry (COGO).
• Develop macros and other applications utilizing GIS software to perform assigned work.
• Operate and maintain various GIS related hardware (e.g., plotters, scanners, digitizers, UNIX, Windows NT, or DOS based workstations).

Minimum Qualifications

Education: None required.

Experience: Three years of sub-professional or professional GIS experience. (Completion of GIS, automated mapping, land surveying, geography, cartography, or computer science related coursework from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to two years of the required experience on the basis of 30 semester or 45 quarter units equaling one year of experience.)

Knowledge of: Mathematics, including the principles of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics as applied to sub-professional engineering and GIS related work; automated drafting techniques; survey principles and methods.

Ability to: Apply techniques and practices involved to complete assigned GIS work; perform mathematical computations; tabulate and analyze data and prepare reports; keep clear and accurate notes; do simple drafting; understand and following oral and written directions; work cooperatively with others.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For questions regarding this recruitment

Please Contact Joshua Roberts at 951-955-2548 or at JoRoberts @rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Schedule, Overtime, Standby/On-Call, and Travel Obligations

The County of Riverside offers a variety of alternative work schedules, dependent upon department operations and needs. Certain assignments may involve overtime, standby/on-call shifts, and/or travel; however, scheduling, shift assignments, overtime work, standby/on-call duty, and travel obligations are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding the schedule, overtime and standby/on-call expectations, and travel obligations.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies. Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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