Real Property GIS & CAD Specialist

Maricopa County; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Exceptional work-life balance

Opportunities for growth and develop‑-

Low-cost, high-value healthcare

Child care benefits and on-site Kids/“

Paid vacation, sick time, and parental

Extensive wellness program

Arizona State Retirement System with 1

Job summary

Maricopa County Real Estate Department is seeking a Real Property GIS & CAD Specialist to provide GIS, CAD, and title technical services for transportation and flood control projects. You will research deeds, surveys, title reports, and other documents, preparing right-of-way plans, base maps, and legal exhibits for land acquisitions.

You will collaborate with RED, FCD, MCDOT, Planning and Development, and other agencies, handling inquiries and contributing to project meetings.

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with GIS applications
• Associate's degree in GIS, cartography, geography, planning, architecture, civil engineering, computer science, or related field
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
• Two or more years of related experience
• Experience using ESRI ArcGIS Pro, CAD, coordinate geometry programs, and the Microsoft suite of programs
• Experience in encoding real estate records and data into a database and ESRI ArcGIS Pro
• Experience using principles and practices of land surveying, right-of-way and engineering design
• The ability to work independently and proactively, communicate effectively, and work in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Create and quality check legal descriptions, exhibits, ROW plans, and other documents
• Maintain and update real estate parcel land records and GIS parcel polygons and attributes
• Review and analyze legal documents, construction plans, title reports, and other documents to prepare project right-of-way plans, legal descriptions, exhibits, and GIS depictions of land parcels
• Respond to inquiries and attend project meetings related to existing and future MCDOT and FCD right-of-way
• Review and provide feedback on engineering project construction plan submittals and special use permit applications

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Associate's degree in GIS, cartography, geography, planning, architecture, civil engineering, computer science, or related field

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS Pro

CAD

Coordinate geometry programs

Microsoft Office

OnBase

Bentley MicroStation & OpenRoads

Job description

Pay Range Anticipated Hiring Range: $25.75 - $32.75 hourly Full Pay Range: $25.75 - $39.75 hourly Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification.

The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.

Job Type Unclassified Department Real Estate.

About the Position

The Real Property GIS & CAD Specialist provides GIS, CAD, and title technical services for transportation (MCDOT), Flood Control District (FCD), and other county departments. They research and analyze property deeds, land surveys, title reports, and other recorded and unrecorded documents affecting land parcels. They prepare project right-of-way plans, base maps, legal descriptions, legal exhibits, aerial displays, and other documents for the acquisition of project right-of-way, abandonments, land sales, and other real estate transactions.

The Real Property GIS & CAD Specialist will be responsible for responding to inquiries related to existing MCDOT and FCD right-of-way and working closely with personnel within the Real Estate Department (RED), FCD, MCDOT, Planning and Development, Maricopa County Attorney's Office, other county departments, governmental agencies, consultants, realtors, and the public.

About Us

As one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, the Maricopa County Real Estate Department plays a vital role in shaping our community's future. We partner with departments and agencies across the County to acquire land, facilities, and improvements that support major infrastructure projects and expanding workforce needs. Our team also manages the full lifecycle of County-owned real property from maintaining accurate real estate data to overseeing leases, licenses, and property dispositions. We are an innovative, collaborative, and results-driven team committed to building a strong Maricopa County. Make us your next career move and be part of something that makes a real impact.

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% contribution rate per paycheck that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Qualifications

• One year of experience working with GIS applications
• Associate's degree in GIS, cartography, geography, planning, architecture, civil engineering, computer science, or related field
• An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
• Two or more years of related experience
• Experience using ESRI ArcGIS Pro, CAD, coordinate geometry programs, and the Microsoft suite of programs
• Experience in encoding real estate records and data into a database and ESRI ArcGIS Pro
• Experience using principles and practices of land surveying, right-of-way and engineering design
• The ability to work independently and proactively, communicate effectively, and work in a team environment

Job Contributions

• Create and quality check legal descriptions, exhibits, ROW plans, and other documents
• Maintain and update real estate parcel land records and GIS parcel polygons and attributes
• Review and analyze legal documents, construction plans, title reports, and other documents to prepare project right-of-way plans, legal descriptions, exhibits, and GIS depictions of land parcels
• Respond to inquiries and attend project meetings related to existing and future MCDOT and FCD right-of-way
• Review and provide feedback on engineering project construction plan submittals and special use permit applications

Working Conditions. This position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware: Bentley MicroStation & OpenRoads, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Office Suite Products, OnBase.

Selection Procedure

Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications. Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile.

Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive.

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants.

If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact [e-mail] to initiate the interactive process.