GIS Mapper I

Weld County Government

9d•$34 - $44•Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs complex technical work applying knowledge of cartographic processes and Geographic Information Systems in the assembly, analysis, storage, display and maintenance of the parcel layer in the geographic database. Performs a variety of duties related to the creation and maintenance of parcel records including ownership, sales data, legal descriptions, tax areas, maintenance of taxing authority boundaries, mobile home information, and property tax exemptions. This position completes complex analysis of recorded conveyance documents, court orders and plats. Provides technical support in mass appraisal by the retrieval, manipulation and analysis of spatially referenced data. Also provides information to the public over the phone and in person concerning all areas of assessment data and ownership records. In addition to the Weld County benefits, the Assessor’s Office offers flexible work schedules for well-performing employees including modified work week and hybrid remote work opportunities.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
1 year Experience in working with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Excellent computer skills – knowledge of Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
Ability to learn and use property tax laws and statutes
Ability to work in an ever-changing work environment
Excellent customer service and people skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to locate property by address, legal description and map
Ability to logically reason through a problem
Ability to create and maintain accurate records
Ability to work under deadline pressure in an environment of increasing workloads
Ability to work quickly and accurately to achieve objectives
Ability to read plat maps, GIS parcel maps and building permits in order to identify property and buildings accurately
Ability to organize workload to achieve objectives
Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance once projects are assigned
Ability to work in ARC/INFO and ArcMap software as well as computerized drafting equipment.
Ability to exercise independent judgment concerning accuracy and completeness of legal or recorded documents
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including personal computers, scanners, copies, calculators and telephones
Ability to accept direction from the Senior Land Record Management Specialist and the Assessment Coordinator.
Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date.
Pre-employment substance screening is required for this position.
This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening.
Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening in accordance with Weld County policy.

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree concentration in GIS or Bachelor's Degree concentration in GIS
1 years Technical knowledge of legal descriptions or title work
1 years Experience in ARC/INFO and ArcPro software preferred or any combination of surveying, GIS, automated assessment mapping or education which provides the required skills, knowledge and ability, subject to the approval of the Assessor.

Responsibilities

Use automated computerized drafting equipment, computers and plotters for the creation and maintenance of parcel, roadway, subdivision boundaries and tax district coordinate data in the geographic information database.
Produce requested documents from the parcel layer such as district maps, split images, plat maps or other recorded documentation.
Use and understand the tools of overlay analysis.
Create new parcels based on recorded documents using legal and administrative standards.
Maintain state parcel number system providing the link to the tabular parcel data.
Maintain ancillary geographic data including street names, tax district codes, subdivision names and filings, lot and block numbers.
Research, read, interprets, review and depict all manner of recorded documents to ascertain accurate ownership, tax authority boundary changes and parcel boundary changes.
Maintains comprehensive and accurate sales data records.
Update mobile home information following statutory regulations.
Research and apply property tax statutes and administrative rules to assessment administration problems.
Interact with attorneys, title companies, municipalities, and the general public to verify the accuracy of data and to respond to inquiries regarding chain of title, and all other assessment questions.
Communicate effectively in verbal and written form with administrative staff, appraisal staff, supervisors and managers.
Monitors current procedures and offers suggestions and ideas for ways to improve the processes.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, other employees, governmental agencies, professional, and the public.
Monitor workload, work in an efficient and organized manner and meets deadlines and goals.
Monitor current procedures and offer suggestions and ideas for ways to improve the processes.