What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Specialist - Real Estate Assessor's Office position at City of Chesapeake?
Position Information
Working Title of Vacant Position
GIS Specialist - Real Estate Assessor's Office
Job Type
Full Time
Posting Type
Public
Number of Vacancies
1
Department
REAL ESTATE ASSESSOR
Division
REAL ESTATE ASSESSOR
Requisition Number
2026325
Number of hours worked per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Work Site Location
Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement
N - Never
Pay Grade
GE11
Pay Basis
Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary
$55,854 – $83,083 /annually
Starting salary based on qualifications and experience
Starting salary based on qualifications and experience
Job Description
Come join the City of Chesapeake Real Estate Assessor’s Office and use your Geographic Information Systems [GIS] talents to make a difference!
General responsibilities of the GIS Specialist include:
- Converts preliminary and recorded subdivisions, condominiums, easements, plats and other documents by creating and editing the GIS Parcel Fabric in ArcGIS Pro.
- Reviews preliminary re-subdivision plats
- GIS Specialist creates parcels and makes data changes based on recorded plats and documents within the Vision CAMA system.
- Conducts research of legal documents to ensure the correct platting of property descriptions.
- Provides Customer service for walk-in or call-in customers.
- Works toward achieving a one-to-one match between the parcel layer and assessment software.
- Uses GIS system to produce mapping products such as preliminary plans, base map data, and custom maps and charts.
- Collects, enters, prepares, and converts data from hard copy to digital form.
- Creates, updates, and edits departmental GIS data layers.
- Maintains Department Website
- GIS Specialist reviews and manages quality control operations and verification in order to ensure the accuracy of data and system integrity.
- Researches and analyzes available information in order to assist staff, developers, builders, and others including the general public, to include support of historical title research.
- Extracts related GIS data for use in project planning and development.
- Assists in the development and planning of emergency events using GIS and CAD programs and data.
- Collaborate across departments (i.e. City Attorney, Development and Permits, Planning etc.) to problem solve various issues.
- Conducts assigned studies.
Performs other related tasks as assigned.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.
#GISSpecialist
#Geographic Information Systems
Required Qualifications
VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this job class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems or a closely related field.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:
In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this job class requires a minimum of two years of related, full-time equivalent experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS Suite, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise
- Experience with ESRI’s Parcel Fabric
- Effective analysis and problem-solving skills
- Current GISP Certification
- Knowledge of Plats, Surveys and Deeds
Posting Detail Information
Job Open Date
07/07/2026
Job Close Date
07/21/2026
Open Continuous
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
ADA Checklist
Overall Physical Strength Demands
Overall Physical Strength Demands
L=Light - Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Standing
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Sitting
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Walking
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Lifting
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Lifting Amount
Exerting up to 20 lbs
Carrying
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Carrying Weight
Exerting up to 20 lbs
Pushing/Pulling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Pushing/Pulling Weight
Exerting up to 20 lbs
Reaching
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Handling
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Fine Dexterity
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Kneeling
Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week.
Crouching
Never- Never occurs.
Crawling
Never- Never occurs.
Bending
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Twisting
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Climbing
Never- Never occurs.
Balancing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Vision
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Hearing
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Talking
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Foot Controls
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used
Protective Equipment Required
Health and Safety
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Mechanical Hazards
N = Never
Chemical Hazards
N = Never
Electrical Hazards
N = Never
Fire Hazards
N = Never
Explosives
N = Never
Communicable Diseases
S = Seasonally
Physical Danger or Abuse
N = Never
Other
If Other, Description
Environmental Factors
D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never
Dirt and Dust
S = Seasonally
Extreme Temperatures
N = Never
Noise and Vibration
D = Daily
Fumes and Odors
N = Never
Wetness/Humidity
N = Never
Darkness or Poor Lighting
N = Never
Primary Work Location
Office Environment
Non-Physical Demands
C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.
Time Pressures
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Emergency Situations
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Frequent Change of Tasks
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime
N = Never
Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Tedious or Exacting Work
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Noisy/Distracting Environment
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Other
If Other, Description
Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)
NO
Professional References
Professional References
Please provide contact information for professional references.
Minimum Requests
0
Maximum Requests
4
Salary : $55,854 - $83,083