Cadastral 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 Assessor’s 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

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describe real property parcels.

• Supports the Assessor’s Department with mapping and maintenance of Idaho State Tax

Commission data including tax code boundaries and other boundaries for assessment
and tax purposes.

• 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, Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Computer
Sciences or GIS related field is required or relevant experience.

• Experience working with ESRI software, including cadastral mapping. Experience in the

ArcGIS Parcel Fabric preferred.

• Understanding and interpreting survey data, deed descriptions and related source

documents relevant to legal ownership, terms and conditions, boundaries and closure of
the property described.

• Must possess the ability to perform well in a detail-oriented work environment.

Accuracy and attention to detail are critical. Ability to interpret, identify, and assess a
variety of instructions or information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule
form and plan approaches that respond to the problems or challenges under
consideration.

• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of land records/cadastral concepts are required.

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• Must possess good organizational, telephone and communication skills.
• Ability to perform general math functions, including addition and subtraction and

multiplication and division.

• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business information as contained within

periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or government regulations;
ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedures manuals; ability to
present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients,
customers and the public.

• Ability to assign priorities to work and research to complete work with minimal

oversight.

• Ability to work under pressure with continual interruptions while supporting a broad

base of staff throughout the County in a professional manner.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, including the

ability to communicate technical information to non-technical individuals.

• Ability to develop and maintain harmonious working relationships with others, both

inside and outside the organization.

• Ability to accurately and proficiently type at 50 wpm using standard keyboards using

standard keyboards and personal computers. Ability to use general office equipment
including computers, copiers, printers, telephones, fax machines, plotters, etc.

• Proficient grammar skills as used in the composing and proofreading of documents,

Memos and other correspondence.

• Ability to obtain and maintain the necessary licenses, registrations or certificates in

order to perform the job satisfactorily.

• Must maintain an Idaho State Tax Commission Mapping Certification.
• Must possess or acquire a current driver’s license valid in the State of Idaho.
  

PHYSICAL ABILITIES & WORKING CONDITIONS

Ability to perform those physical activities necessary to complete the essential functions of the
job, either with or without reasonable accommodation. Requires continual communication
(hearing and talking); frequent fingering, grasping, walking, and repetitive motions. Requires
good general vision. Requires infrequent travel within the local or regional area. May require
statewide or national travel on an infrequent basis.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract, and management
reserves the right to modify it when necessary.