8588 - Cartographer I (Assessor)

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The Jackson County Assessor’s office is looking for a spatially minded individual, with strong problem-solving skills and a sense of history, to join our Cartography/GIS team. The ideal candidate would be a positive and energetic team member, with an understanding of real property legal descriptions, title to property ownership, and customer service skills. Join a team working to provide Jackson County with dynamic property mapping data and modern land records. If you are interested in joining our team, please apply today.

Jackson County is simultaneously recruiting for two similar positions within the Assessor’s office. The titles of these recruitments are “Cartographer I” and “Cartographer II.” Please note that we will only fill one of these positions with the best candidate from the qualified applicant pools. 

Please review the minimum qualifications for each position and apply only for the position where you meet the minimum qualifications and that you are qualified for. 

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I.    Position Summary

Under general supervision, prepares and maintains cartographic maps using both manual and computerized methods for the purpose of determining property boundaries, area, and ownership; reviews and processes property ownership transfers; and, maintains taxing district boundaries. Performs a full range of duties that require the exercise of judgment or choice among possible actions, with only occasional instruction or assistance. 

II.   Examples of Essential Position Duties (The following duties represent some of the principal job duties; however, they are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned.)

• Creates and maintains property and taxing district boundary maps. Develops computer maps of property and taxing district boundaries.
• Interprets and applies various cartographic standards and Federal and State boundary laws in the preparation of property and taxing district boundary maps.
• Reviews surveys and partition plats; updates and maintains plat maps.
• Researches ownership and legal descriptions of property.
• Interprets and processes legal documents in preparation for the transfer of property.
• Responds to public inquiries concerning related policies and procedures, statutes and requirements. Notifies affected individuals and groups of property transfer problems.
• Computes acreage of properties for local, state and federal agencies and the public as required.
• Maintains deed records related to property ownership.
• Adheres to regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, County and departmental policies and procedures, required trainings, as well as safe work practices.
• Develops and maintains effective internal and external working relationships at all levels.
• Has regular and reliable attendance. Overtime may be required.

III.  Minimum Requirements (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following requirements, physical demands and/or working conditions)

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent AND two years of college level course work in higher mathematics, drafting/cartography, surveying or related field; OR
• Any combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform the job.

License, Certificate or Other

None

IV.  Other Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Requires thorough knowledge of map preparation processes and public land systems; surveying and drafting methods and techniques; familiarity with legal terms related to property ownership, property transfers, boundary laws and taxation, and real estate law; familiarity with computer mapping software.  Ability to prepare maps manually and using drafting machines or related automated equipment; read and interpret a variety of written documents, manuals, statutes, maps, ordinances and other records related to assigned work including legal real property descriptions of property boundaries, appraisal records, partition plats, deeds, court documents, aerial photos, and deed records; prepare and maintain accurate written materials, logs, records and files including legal descriptions, property and taxing district maps, letters and title reports; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; use mathematics to perform assigned duties including calculating acreage; prioritize work and meet established deadlines; follow oral and written instructions; use a variety of office and machines, tools and supplies in the performance of assigned duties including blueprint machine, plotter, calculator, computer, microfilm/microfiche, Xerox machine, typewriter and drafting tools; and interpret and explain department policies and procedures as necessary.

Physical Demands (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following physical demands)

Requires the ability to exert a small amount of physical effort in sedentary to light work involving moving from one area of the office to another; may require some moderate lifting, bending, reaching, kneeling and some climbing; sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements such as drafting, filing, data entry and/or use of calculators, ten-key adding machines or other office equipment or supplies.

Working Conditions (Performance of the essential duties of this position includes the following working conditions)

Work is generally performed in an office environment and may include exposure to disruptive people.

V.   Additional Information

This classification description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, knowledge, skills, abilities, or requirements, as any one position in this classification may be assigned some or all of these duties, in addition to other duties not explicitly listed here. The various duties, responsibilities and/or assignments of this position may be unevenly balanced and change from time to time based upon matters such as, but not limited to, variations in the shift, work demands, seasons, service levels and management’s decisions on how to best allocate department resources. Any shift, emphasis or rebalancing of these assigned duties, responsibilities and/or assignments does not constitute a change in the job classification. The County shall schedule employees and determine FTE consistent with its determination as to efficiency of operations, financial advantages to the County, and/or effective service to the public.