Under direction, performs difficult and specialized work to prepare and maintain maps and cartographic property records for tax assessment purposes; may act as a lead worker by prioritizing, coordinating and monitoring of the work of subordinate Assessor’s Mapping Technicians and clerical support staff; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3, of the Civil Service Rules.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This is the advanced-level class in the Assessor’s Mapping Technician series. Incumbents use computerized and manual tools to perform difficult and specialized technical mapping work that may involve complex assessment issues. This class is distinguished from the Assessor’s Chief Mapping Technician in that the latter has full supervisory responsibility over the mapping work unit and staff. It is distinguished from the Assessor’s Mapping Technician II in that the latter is the journey-level class in the series where incumbents perform mapping work of average difficulty, but do not serve as lead workers and are not responsible for independently performing difficult projects.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Using Geographic Information System (GIS) software, AutoCAD (computer aided design) software, or manual mapping tools, creates Assessor’s parcel maps and conducts data analyses for use by internal (Assessor’s Office) and external (other departments, outside agencies) customers; performs system queries; creates maps, shape files, graphics, tables and reports in response to customer inquiries or proposed scenarios; exports or provides files, documents and map layers to customers as directed.
Serves as a lead worker over subordinate Assessor’s Mapping Technicians; assists with prioritizing, coordinating, and monitoring subordinates’ work and ensures and verifies its accuracy and completeness; coordinates work activities and completed results with other County departments and outside entities; trains staff on mapping technologies and Assessor’s Office policies and procedures; provides input on staff performance to the Assessor’s Chief Mapping Technician; may directly supervise and evaluate the performance of clerical support staff.
Researches source documents such as recorded subdivision maps, parcel maps, legal descriptions, and other records to verify the accuracy and completeness of data prior to being uploaded into the main assessment database; searches for and correct data errors as required.
Collects data from non-standard sources such as aerial photographs, proposed subdivision maps, and survey records, and incorporates it into established maps or creates new map layers.
Serves as a technical resource to customers who wish to obtain copies of Assessor’s parcel maps and/or have inquiries about mapping services.
Performs special projects as assigned; participates in efforts to expand the use of mapping technologies in the Assessor’s Office.
Participates in the routine technical work of preparing, maintaining and updating Assessor’s parcel maps using GIS software, AutoCAD software, and/or manual drafting equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EITHER PATTERN I
Experience: Two years as an Assessor’s Mapping Technician II in San Joaquin County service.
OR PATTERN II
Education: Completion of 12 semester (or equivalent) units from an accredited college or university in drafting technology, civil engineering, cartography, geology, computer science, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
Experience: Four years of progressively responsible experience preparing, maintaining and updating parcel maps in a county assessor’s office that included the use of GIS or AutoCAD software.
OR PATTERN III
Education: Completion of 60 semester (or equivalent) units from an accredited college or university with major coursework in drafting technology, engineering, cartography, geology, computer science, public administration, business administration, or a related field.
Experience: Three years of progressively responsible experience preparing, maintaining and updating parcel maps in a county assessor’s office that included the use of GIS or AutoCAD software.
AND FOR ALL PATTERNS
Special Requirement: Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency in the use of GIS and/or AutoCAD software may be required as a condition of employment.
KNOWLEDGE
Advanced principles and practices of map design using GIS software, AutoCAD software, and manual drafting equipment and practices; basic principles of public administration, including employee leadership; advanced methods of researching, gathering, organizing and reporting data using manual and computerized tools; State Board of Equalization mapping standards as well as state and local laws, rules and regulations as they apply to Assessor’s mapping; basic laws governing the assessment of property and the preparation of assessment rolls; terminology and nomenclature relevant to Assessor’s parcel mapping; the interpretation of deeds and other documents used to identify boundaries, ownership, and other property characteristics.
ABILITY
Read and interpret legal property descriptions, deeds, survey data, tract descriptions, and existing maps in order to identify boundaries, ownership, and other characteristics, and to verify their accuracy; compute areas from property descriptions; lead and instruct subordinate staff in the use of GIS and AutoCAD software; use GIS, AutoCAD, and standard business software to prepare and maintain Assessor’s parcel maps as well as other types of documents and reports; use standard office equipment, including personal and online computers, calculators, printers, and plotters; perform detailed, repetitive, and exacting tasks for extended periods; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others contacted during the course of the work.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility—frequent operation of a data entry device and other office machinery, repetitive motion, sitting for long periods; occasional walking, standing, pushing, pulling, bending, squatting; Lifting/Carrying—occasionally 10 pounds or less; Visual—constant use of good overall vision, reading/close-up work, color perception, depth perception, and use of eye/hand coordination; occasional use of peripheral vision; Hearing/Talking—frequent hearing of normal speech, hearing/talking on the telephone, talking in person; Emotional/Psychological—frequent decision making, concentration, public contact.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
CLASS: RE0212; EST: 6/14/2017;REPLACES JOB TITLE: RE0203;
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