GIS Specialist - Real Estate Assessor's Office

General responsibilities of the GIS Specialist include:

• Converts preliminary and recorded subdivisions, condominiums, easements, plats and other documents by creating and editing the GIS Parcel Fabric in ArcGIS Pro.
• Reviews preliminary re-subdivision plats
• GIS Specialist creates parcels and makes data changes based on recorded plats and documents within the Vision CAMA system.
• Conducts research of legal documents to ensure the correct platting of property descriptions.
• Provides Customer service for walk-in or call-in customers.
• Works toward achieving a one-to-one match between the parcel layer and assessment software.
• Uses GIS system to produce mapping products such as preliminary plans, base map data, and custom maps and charts.
• Collects, enters, prepares, and converts data from hard copy to digital form.
• Creates, updates, and edits departmental GIS data layers.
• Maintains Department Website
• GIS Specialist reviews and manages quality control operations and verification in order to ensure the accuracy of data and system integrity.
• Researches and analyzes available information in order to assist staff, developers, builders, and others including the general public, to include support of historical title research.
• Extracts related GIS data for use in project planning and development.
• Assists in the development and planning of emergency events using GIS and CAD programs and data.
• Collaborate across departments (i.e. City Attorney, Development and Permits, Planning etc.) to problem solve various issues.
• Conducts assigned studies.

Performs other related tasks as assigned. The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks., Overall Physical Strength Demands L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs. Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Sitting Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Lifting Amount Exerting up to 20 lbs Carrying Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Carrying Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs Pushing/Pulling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 lbs Reaching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Handling Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Fine Dexterity Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Kneeling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Crouching Never- Never occurs. Crawling Never- Never occurs. Bending Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Twisting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Climbing Never- Never occurs. Balancing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Foot Controls Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used Protective Equipment Required Health and Safety

Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems or a closely related field., In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this job class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS Suite, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise
• Experience with ESRI’s Parcel Fabric
• Effective analysis and problem-solving skills
• Current GISP Certification
• Knowledge of Plats, Surveys and Deeds

Posting Detail Information, C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs. Time Pressures Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Emergency Situations Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime N = Never Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.