What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Mapper position at New Hanover County?
Position Information
New Hanover County is seeking a detail-oriented Tax Mapper to join our Tax Department. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining and updating computer-based mapping data and property ownership records within a Geographic Information System (GIS) environment, supporting accurate land records and essential County operations.
Responsibilities For This Role Include
Knowledge of surveying/drafting principles; mathematical principles; State and County real estate and tax laws; State Machinery Act and property laws; GIS software systems and applications; and area geography.
Skilled in using computers and applicable software; reading and interpreting land surveys and maps; interpreting aerial orthophotographs; interpreting land data; plotting property boundaries; updating computer databases; providing customer service; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
New Hanover County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees’ backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us are a reflection of the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County.
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Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
Must be available to report for emergency work assignment during emergency situations.
Employment Type
Full-time, exempt
Salary Information
The hiring range for this position is $40,048 - $54,064 annually plus a competitive benefits package. Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.
New Hanover County Offers
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent, and six (6) months of related GIS or base mapping experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the specific position as listed above.
What Will Make Your Application Stand Out
Applicant Information
After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants referred to the department will receive an email requesting important information pertinent to the position applied for.All updatesregarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.
In compliance with G.S. 153A-94.2(b), if this position requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, the county must require the applicant to undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI for all offers of employment made after October 1, 2025. These checks must be performed in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26, which authorizes the SBI to provide fingerprint-based state and national criminal record checks to cities and counties. Additional information on how to complete this required check will be provided to the selected candidate after an offer of employment is accepted.
New Hanover County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
New Hanover County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity to include
Please check out our careers page at www.nhcgov.com/careers for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.
Note: All positions listed as temporary, casual part time, volunteer, and intern are not eligible to receive benefits. Part-time position with fewer than 20 scheduled hours per week will not include benefits.
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Do you you have a high school diploma or GED?
Indicate The Length Of Your Work Experience Editing And Maintaining GIS Databases To Reflect Changes Based On Recorded Legal Deeds And Plats
Check the following certifications, if applicable, that you have you completed.
Do you have any professional work experience with Esri ArchPro, state and county real estate and tax laws, or state Machinery Act and property laws? If yes, please briefly describe your experience.
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Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's license?
Are you eligible to obtain a NC Driver's License?
Have you had your driver's license suspended or revoked for any reason in the last three years?
Have you had 2 or more driving violation tickets in the previous 12 months or 3 or more in the previous 25 months? *Please note: Answering yes to this question will not automatically disqualify you from consideration for the position.
New Hanover County is seeking a detail-oriented Tax Mapper to join our Tax Department. In this role, you will play a key part in maintaining and updating computer-based mapping data and property ownership records within a Geographic Information System (GIS) environment, supporting accurate land records and essential County operations.
Responsibilities For This Role Include
- Ability to comprehend and interpret the intended function of various recorded documents, as it relates to tax cadastral records.
- Edit, update, and maintain GIS databases to capture changes from recorded legal deeds and plats
- Provide customer service related to all aspects of real property tax records.
- Assist the public and various County officials in person, via email, and over the phone by locating, interpreting, and using information contained in GIS and tax record databases.
- Address and resolve issues related to property lines, owners, right-of-ways, disputed parcels, and other customer service matters.
- Research deeds, affidavits, quit claims, estate files, survey plats, wills, and other legal documents to update sale history and verify property owner of record.
- Maintain the annual set of property maps for use by Land Records and Appraisal staff.
- Perform daily maintenance in multiple software programs.
- Performs work with regular and predictable attendance consistently meeting the scheduling needs as required by the county.
- Performs work during emergency/disaster situations.
- Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.
Knowledge of surveying/drafting principles; mathematical principles; State and County real estate and tax laws; State Machinery Act and property laws; GIS software systems and applications; and area geography.
Skilled in using computers and applicable software; reading and interpreting land surveys and maps; interpreting aerial orthophotographs; interpreting land data; plotting property boundaries; updating computer databases; providing customer service; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships; communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
New Hanover County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees’ backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us are a reflection of the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County.
* * * *
Hours
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
Must be available to report for emergency work assignment during emergency situations.
Employment Type
Full-time, exempt
Salary Information
The hiring range for this position is $40,048 - $54,064 annually plus a competitive benefits package. Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.
New Hanover County Offers
- Employer paid 401k contributions;
- Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
- Flex time and telework availability, depending on your position;
- Paid sick and personal leave 13 paid holidays per year;
- Paid parental leave;
- Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
- Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work;
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance many other insurance options;
- Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center;
- Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
- Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
- And so much more!
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent, and six (6) months of related GIS or base mapping experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the specific position as listed above.
What Will Make Your Application Stand Out
- Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS Pro
- Knowledge of state and county real estate and tax laws
- Knowledge of state Machinery Act and property laws
- Valid Driver's License (from any state) and good driving record required at time of application.
- Valid North Carolina Driver’s License required by first date of employment with good driving record.
- Must pass the North Carolina Institute of Government course “Fundamentals of Assessing and Listing.” within one (1) year of hire.
- Must obtain their North Carolina State Mapper Certification within two (2) years of hire.
Applicant Information
After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants referred to the department will receive an email requesting important information pertinent to the position applied for.All updatesregarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.
In compliance with G.S. 153A-94.2(b), if this position requires an applicant for employment to work with children in any capacity, the county must require the applicant to undergo a criminal history record check conducted by the SBI for all offers of employment made after October 1, 2025. These checks must be performed in accordance with G.S. 143B-1209.26, which authorizes the SBI to provide fingerprint-based state and national criminal record checks to cities and counties. Additional information on how to complete this required check will be provided to the selected candidate after an offer of employment is accepted.
New Hanover County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
New Hanover County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity to include
- Employer paid 401k deferred compensation contributions (5% for sworn law enforcement and 2.5% for all other benefits eligible positions);
- Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
- Paid sick and personal leave 13 paid holidays per year;
- Paid parental leave;
- Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
- Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work;
- Medical, dental, vision insurance many other insurance options;
- Employee assistance program;
- 100% employer paid long term disability;
- Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist;
- Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
- Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
- And so much more!
Please check out our careers page at www.nhcgov.com/careers for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.
Note: All positions listed as temporary, casual part time, volunteer, and intern are not eligible to receive benefits. Part-time position with fewer than 20 scheduled hours per week will not include benefits.
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Do you you have a high school diploma or GED?
- Yes
- No
Indicate The Length Of Your Work Experience Editing And Maintaining GIS Databases To Reflect Changes Based On Recorded Legal Deeds And Plats
- No work experience
- Less than 1 year of experience
- 1 year but fewer than 2 years of experience
- 2 years but fewer than 3 years of experience
- 3 or more years of experience
Check the following certifications, if applicable, that you have you completed.
- Completion of the North Carolina Institute of Government course “Fundamentals of Assessing and Listing.”
- North Carolina State Mapper Certification
Do you have any professional work experience with Esri ArchPro, state and county real estate and tax laws, or state Machinery Act and property laws? If yes, please briefly describe your experience.
05
Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's license?
- Yes
- No
Are you eligible to obtain a NC Driver's License?
- Yes
- No
- n/a - already have NC DL
Have you had your driver's license suspended or revoked for any reason in the last three years?
- Yes
- No
Have you had 2 or more driving violation tickets in the previous 12 months or 3 or more in the previous 25 months? *Please note: Answering yes to this question will not automatically disqualify you from consideration for the position.
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
Salary : $40,048 - $54,064