GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The primary purpose of this position is to compile and update cadastral and digital maps based on information from metes and bounds descriptions on recorded deeds, surveyed maps and plats, Department of Transportation maps, orthophoto maps and information provided by property owners.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties and Tasks

• Manually updates maps, by performing technical work in the preparation and maintenance of land parcels.
• Conduct deed research using information obtained in the county Register of Deeds to correctly map land parcels with ownership transfer for taxation.
• Maintain and update digital maps and land records using the county’s CAMA, ParcelSync and ARCGIS software, digitize parcel lines and add descriptive information to digital files on each parcel.
• Contact with the general public requires a daily use of knowledge of procedures, laws, maps, forms, and records used in real estate mapping.
• Works with other county and municipal and state offices, attorneys, surveyors as needed.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of state laws and county ordinances and policies affecting land management.
• Attention to detail while maintaining accuracy when preparing and analyzing written or computer data.

• Considerable knowledge of tax mapping principles and practices.
• Possess an understanding of digital tax mapping, with knowledge of ARCGIS.
• Demonstrate the ability to interpret property deeds, plats, DOT documents and other pertinent documents.
• Gain understanding of computer and COGO software.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Geography, Geomatics or closely related field; OR an Associates degree in a closely related field and two years of direct experience editing data within a modern GIS or coordinate geometry (COGO) software system.

An understanding of computers and experience with ArcGIS and COGO software is desired.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment primarily involving sitting, standing, bending, walking, and operating office machinery, and computers. There is little or no exposure to hazardous environmental conditions.

May Require Driving
This position may require driving for this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business such as but not limited to attending conferences, meetings, or any other county related functions. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver's license and that the driving record is compatible with the county's driving criteria.
If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County's vehicle use policy.

Special Note

This class description gives an overview of the job class, its job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with a physical abilities checklist which can give further details about that one specific position. Those documents should be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal and defensible personnel decisions.