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JOB TITLE: CADASTRAL GIS TECHNICIAN
Department: GIS
Supervisor: Assessor/GIS Director
Supervision Exercised: None
Exempt Status: Hourly
Benefits Eligibility Status: Eligible
Elected Official Approval: 03/08/2023
SUMMARY
Under direction and general supervision of the GIS Director or designee,
perform a wide variety of cadastral and Geographic Information Systems
(GIS) mapping services in support of the County Assessor\'s office.
Manually and electronically creates, prepares and maintains assessment
maps and map layers, develops base maps for the County\'s GIS department
which reflects current land ownership data; utilizes standard GIS
software, tools and utilities to create and maintain a GIS database;
research and compute land ownership data; analyze geographic or legal
source data; and perform related duties as assigned.
Work involves frequent situations where professional judgment is
required to apply standard practices and decision making within clearly
defined parameters and definite directions per Idaho Code. Communicates
regularly with the employees of the Assessors Office, GIS department,
with employees of other county offices and with customers of the county.
Work has an over-riding impact on the operations of multiple county
departments and functions as it pertains to the proper maintenance of
the records and documentation of land ownership for tax purposes
throughout the county. Work is typically performed in an office
environment. Some travel outside the local area for on-going education
and training may be required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following
duties and responsibilities which are not listed in any particular order
of priority and may be amended or added to by the County at any time:
Performs technical assignments related to providing cadastral and GIS
base mapping and computer analysis support to departmental staff and
others; produces reports for internal and external customers when
requested.
Process recorded subdivision plats and deeds for assessment purposes,
including the assignment of parcel numbers, the calculations of
assessable areas, determinations of individual parcel ownership based on
recorded documents and revision of the computer map base to include new
plats and parcels and the amending of associated source (parent) and
remnant remainder parcels.
Utilizes sophisticated technology and CoGo (Coordinate Geometry) tools
to plot real property maps. Ability to learn and apply new methods and
technology (ESRI Parcel Fabric and ESRI ArcGIS Pro) are a fundamental
requirement of this position. Research land ownership data, titles, and
parcel numbers; confirms that deeds accurately describe real property
parcels.
Supports the Assessors Department with mapping and maintenance of Idaho
State Tax Commission data including tax code boundaries and other
boundaries for assessment and tax purposes.
Monitors changes in ownership law, collaborates with title companies,
attorneys and customers on legal descriptions and title issues.
Performs quality control on cadastral data and maps within the GIS.
Review plats to verify ownership, naming and numbering conventions, and
legal descriptions.
Maintains and expands current knowledge of Idaho State Statutes.
Maintains and expands current knowledge of current real estate laws of
the State of Idaho.
Maintains and expands current knowledge of various ordinances of Bonner
County and the cities lying within.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS
Maintains and expands current knowledge of existing technologies as they
relate to the department programs, systems and equipment through
research, reading, training, and interaction with professional
organizations.
Maintains a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and working
relationship with the office employees, other County employees,
Department Heads, Directors, Elected Officials and the public.
Regular dependable attendance and ability to deal with the public and
associated regular interruptions/stresses is an essential function for
any County employee.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
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