ASSESSMENT GIS MAPPING I / ASSESSOR

JOB DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this position is to research and create digital parcel edits to the St. Charles County parcel base map utilizing computer mapping software; process recorded deeds and plats; research and respond to inquiries regarding mapped parcels. Complete special projects as required. The work is performed under the direction of the Assessor GIS Supervisor.

• Utilizes ESRI ArcEditor to create and maintain the county’s parcel fabric. Parcel editing includes creating, splitting, combining, and changing ownership and calculating acreage.
• Researches legal descriptions and ownership utilizing recorded deeds, plats, and aerial photography.
• Creates digital versions of legal descriptions from deeds, plats and surveys utilizing Deed Check software, identifies parcels being edited and distributes to the appropriate Technician.
• Maintains spreadsheets documenting account numbers, ownership and other relative parcel data.
• Prepares information concerning deeds, plats, legal descriptions and ownership utilizing phone, email and written correspondence.
• Manages files and updates various forms, data bases and spreadsheets.
• Interacts with Municipalities, Title companies, Surveying/ Engineering firms, Attorneys, and the public in response to questions regarding the Parcel Fabric.
• Maintains knowledge of GIS, parcel editing, computer hardware and software equipment and operations, network and server operations, Personal Property, Real Estate assessment and Appraisal practices and procedures.
• Assists other county departments, taxpayers, title companies and others by telephone and in person.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• General or technical high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Job Experience

• 1-3 years of experience
• One to two years parcel editing experience and/or deed research.

Knowledge, skills and abilities

• Familiarity with the file structures on servers, Microsoft Office, and ESRI mapping software.

• Employment is contingent on successfully passing a full criminal background check.

Pulled from the full job description

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Paid holidays, BENEFITS: This is a full-time 40 hour per week position which includes a full range of benefits including Paid Time Off, Extended Medical Leave, Holidays, Employee Health, Dental, Life, Disability, Retirement, and Tuition Assistance programs.