What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cadastral Technician position at Bonner County Human Resources and Risk Management?
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Bonner County Job Description
Page 1 of 3 Revised on 02/14/2025
JOB TITLE: CADASTRAL GIS TECHNICIAN
Department: GIS
Supervisor: Assessor/GIS Director
Supervision Exercised: None
Exempt Status: Hourly
Benefits Eligibility Status: Eligible
Elected Official Approval: 03/08/2023
Summary
Under direction and general supervision of the GIS Director or designee,
perform a wide variety
of cadastral and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping services
in support of the
County Assessor\'s office. Manually and electronically creates, prepares
and maintains
assessment maps and map layers, develops base maps for the County\'s GIS
department which
reflects current land ownership data; utilizes standard GIS software,
tools and utilities to create
and maintain a GIS database; research and compute land ownership data;
analyze geographic
or legal source data; and perform related duties as assigned.
Work involves frequent situations where professional judgment is
required to apply standard
practices and decision making within clearly defined parameters and
definite directions per
Idaho Code. Communicates regularly with the employees of the Assessors
Office, GIS
department, with employees of other county offices and with customers of
the county. Work
has an over-riding impact on the operations of multiple county
departments and functions as it
pertains to the proper maintenance of the records and documentation of
land ownership for
tax purposes throughout the county. Work is typically performed in an
office environment.
Some travel outside the local area for on-going education and training
may be required.
Essential Functions
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following
duties and responsibilities
which are not listed in any particular order of priority and may be
amended or added to by the
County at any time:
Performs technical assignments related to providing cadastral and GIS
base mapping
and computer analysis support to departmental staff and others; produces
reports for
internal and external customers when requested.
Process recorded subdivision plats and deeds for assessment purposes,
including the
assignment of parcel numbers, the calculations of assessable areas,
determinations of
individual parcel ownership based on recorded documents and revision of
the computer
map base to include new plats and parcels and the amending of associated
source
(parent) and remnant remainder parcels.
Utilizes sophisticated technology and CoGo (Coordinate Geometry) tools
to plot real
property maps. Ability to learn and apply new methods and technology
(ESRI Parcel
Fabric and ESRI ArcGIS Pro) are a fundamental requirement of this
position. Research
Bonner County Job Description
Page 2 of 3 Revised on 02/14/2025
land ownership data, titles, and parcel numbers; confirms that deeds
accurately
describe real property parcels.
Supports the Assessors Department with mapping and maintenance of Idaho
State Tax
Commission data including tax code boundaries and other boundaries for
assessment
and tax purposes.
Monitors changes in ownership law, collaborates with title companies,
attorneys and
customers on legal descriptions and title issues.
Performs quality control on cadastral data and maps within the GIS.
Review plats to verify ownership, naming and numbering conventions, and
legal
descriptions.
Maintains and expands current knowledge of Idaho State Statutes.
Maintains and expands current knowledge of current real estate laws of
the State of
Idaho.
Maintains and expands current knowledge of various ordinances of Bonner
County and
the cities lying within.
Secondary Functions
Maintains and expands current knowledge of existing technologies as they
relate to the
department programs, systems and equipment through research, reading,
training, and
interaction with professional organizations.
Maintains a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and working
relationship with the
office employees, other County employees, Department Heads, Directors,
Elected
Officials and the public.
Regular dependable attendance and ability to deal with the public and
associated
regular interruptions/stresses is an essential function for any County
employee.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Sufficient Combination Of Knowledge, Skills And Abilities To Competently
perform the
essential functions of the job. GIS Certificate, Bachelors degree in
Geography, Computer
Sciences or GIS related field is required or relevant experience.
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Bonner County Job Description
Page 1 of 3 Revised on 02/14/2025
JOB TITLE: CADASTRAL GIS TECHNICIAN
Department: GIS
Supervisor: Assessor/GIS Director
Supervision Exercised: None
Exempt Status: Hourly
Benefits Eligibility Status: Eligible
Elected Official Approval: 03/08/2023
Summary
Under direction and general supervision of the GIS Director or designee,
perform a wide variety
of cadastral and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping services
in support of the
County Assessor\'s office. Manually and electronically creates, prepares
and maintains
assessment maps and map layers, develops base maps for the County\'s GIS
department which
reflects current land ownership data; utilizes standard GIS software,
tools and utilities to create
and maintain a GIS database; research and compute land ownership data;
analyze geographic
or legal source data; and perform related duties as assigned.
Work involves frequent situations where professional judgment is
required to apply standard
practices and decision making within clearly defined parameters and
definite directions per
Idaho Code. Communicates regularly with the employees of the Assessors
Office, GIS
department, with employees of other county offices and with customers of
the county. Work
has an over-riding impact on the operations of multiple county
departments and functions as it
pertains to the proper maintenance of the records and documentation of
land ownership for
tax purposes throughout the county. Work is typically performed in an
office environment.
Some travel outside the local area for on-going education and training
may be required.
Essential Functions
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following
duties and responsibilities
which are not listed in any particular order of priority and may be
amended or added to by the
County at any time:
Performs technical assignments related to providing cadastral and GIS
base mapping
and computer analysis support to departmental staff and others; produces
reports for
internal and external customers when requested.
Process recorded subdivision plats and deeds for assessment purposes,
including the
assignment of parcel numbers, the calculations of assessable areas,
determinations of
individual parcel ownership based on recorded documents and revision of
the computer
map base to include new plats and parcels and the amending of associated
source
(parent) and remnant remainder parcels.
Utilizes sophisticated technology and CoGo (Coordinate Geometry) tools
to plot real
property maps. Ability to learn and apply new methods and technology
(ESRI Parcel
Fabric and ESRI ArcGIS Pro) are a fundamental requirement of this
position. Research
Bonner County Job Description
Page 2 of 3 Revised on 02/14/2025
land ownership data, titles, and parcel numbers; confirms that deeds
accurately
describe real property parcels.
Supports the Assessors Department with mapping and maintenance of Idaho
State Tax
Commission data including tax code boundaries and other boundaries for
assessment
and tax purposes.
Monitors changes in ownership law, collaborates with title companies,
attorneys and
customers on legal descriptions and title issues.
Performs quality control on cadastral data and maps within the GIS.
Review plats to verify ownership, naming and numbering conventions, and
legal
descriptions.
Maintains and expands current knowledge of Idaho State Statutes.
Maintains and expands current knowledge of current real estate laws of
the State of
Idaho.
Maintains and expands current knowledge of various ordinances of Bonner
County and
the cities lying within.
Secondary Functions
Maintains and expands current knowledge of existing technologies as they
relate to the
department programs, systems and equipment through research, reading,
training, and
interaction with professional organizations.
Maintains a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and working
relationship with the
office employees, other County employees, Department Heads, Directors,
Elected
Officials and the public.
Regular dependable attendance and ability to deal with the public and
associated
regular interruptions/stresses is an essential function for any County
employee.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Sufficient Combination Of Knowledge, Skills And Abilities To Competently
perform the
essential functions of the job. GIS Certificate, Bachelors degree in
Geography, Computer
Sciences or GIS related field is required or relevant experience.
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