What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Property GIS & CAD Specialist position at Maricopa County?
Posting Date
10/23/26Application Deadline
11/02/26Pay Range
Anticipated Hiring Range: $25.75 - $32.75 hourlyFull Pay Range: $25.75 - $39.75 hourly
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Job Type
UnclassifiedDepartment
Real EstateAbout the Position
The Real Property GIS & CAD Specialist provides GIS, CAD, and title technical services for transportation (MCDOT), Flood Control District (FCD), and other county departments. They research and analyze property deeds, land surveys, title reports, and other recorded and unrecorded documents affecting land parcels. They prepare project right-of-way plans, base maps, legal descriptions, legal exhibits, aerial displays, and other documents for the acquisition of project right-of-way, abandonments, land sales, and other real estate transactions.
The Real Property GIS & CAD Specialist will be responsible for responding to inquiries related to existing MCDOT and FCD right-of-way and working closely with personnel within the Real Estate Department (RED), FCD, MCDOT, Planning and Development, Maricopa County Attorney's Office, other county departments, governmental agencies, consultants, realtors, and the public.
About Us
As one of the fastest-growing counties in the nation, the Maricopa County Real Estate Department plays a vital role in shaping our community's future. We partner with departments and agencies across the County to acquire land, facilities, and improvements that support major infrastructure projects and expanding workforce needs. Our team also manages the full lifecycle of County-owned real property from maintaining accurate real estate data to overseeing leases, licenses, and property dispositions. We are an innovative, collaborative, and results-driven team committed to building a strong Maricopa County. Make us your next career move and be part of something that makes a real impact.
Proud to Offer
Work with a greater purpose
Tuition reimbursement
Exceptional work-life balance
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center,Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% contribution rate per paycheck that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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We Require
- One year of experience working with GIS applications
- Associate's degree in GIS, cartography, geography, planning, architecture, civil engineering, computer science, or related field
- An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and/orjob-related experience may substitute for theminimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
We Also Value
- Two or more years of related experience
- Experience using ESRI ArcGIS Pro, CAD, coordinate geometry programs, and the Microsoft suite of programs
- Experience in encoding real estate records and data into a database and ESRI ArcGIS Pro
- Experience using principles and practices of land surveying, right-of-way and engineering design
- The ability to work independently and proactively, communicate effectively, and work in a team environment
Job Contributions
- Create and quality check legal descriptions, exhibits, ROW plans, and other documents
- Maintain and update real estate parcel land records and GIS parcel polygons and attributes
- Review and analyze legal documents, construction plans, title reports, and other documents to prepare project right-of-way plans, legal descriptions, exhibits, and GIS depictions of land parcels
- Respond to inquiries and attend project meetings related to existing and future MCDOT and FCD right-of-way
- Review and provide feedback on engineering project construction plan submittals and special use permit applications
Working Conditions
- This position is typically office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions
- Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly, or requires walking or standing to a significant degree
Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware: Bentley MicroStation & OpenRoads, ESRI ArcGIS Pro, Microsoft Office Suite Products, OnBase
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.
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Salary : $26 - $33