GIS Mapping Specialist I

Brief Job Summary
This position performs specialized duties in development and maintenance of GIS maps. Job Responsibilities
~ Maps splits and/or combines of property using ArcMap software; ensures that all tax parcels are mapped correctly; prints and forwards maintenance report to Land Records Supervisor.

~ Reviews deeds and other documents of transfer and subdivision plats and enters information into software.

~ Obtains plats, deeds, and other documents of transfer from Register of Deeds office and maps plats using ArcMap; creates and prints property maps; prepares property line adjustment letters to property owners; keys information into plat log.

~ Assists with preliminary plat review as needed.

~ Makes changes to tax records and tax maps due to parcel splits, combines corrections, transfers, neighborhood change, etc.

~ Assists surveyors, attorneys, realtors, title searches, and the public by telephone and in person; prints maps, researches deeds, and answers questions.

~ Assists other departments with information, specific requests, maps, and graphic data.

~ Processes county and city zoning changes in ArcMap and keys changes into AS400 system; creates and prints new zoning maps and new property record cards.

~ Researches death certificates and estate files and updates ownership of tax records as required; reviews estate sales.

~ Attends conferences and training in pursuit of mapping certifications.

~ Performs related duties.
Minimum Qualifications
~ Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.

~ Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

~ Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver"s license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

~ Possession of or ability to readily obtain certification by the State of North Carolina as a certified Mapper within three years of employment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and Skills Required - ~ Knowledge of mapping rules and laws.

~ Knowledge of county subdivision and zoning ordinances.

~ Knowledge of the laws governing data maintenance, acquisition, and distribution.

~ Knowledge of state mapping specifications.

~ Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.

~ Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.

~ Skill in compiling and analyzing data.

~ Skill in public and interpersonal relations.

~ Skill in oral and written communication.

~ Skill in performing mathematical calculations.

~ Skill in problem solving.
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