Cartographic Generalist
Cartographic Generalist Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lincoln/jobs/newprint/4734568) Apply Cartographic Generalist Salary$21.56 HourlyLocation Newport, ORJob TypeFull-TimeJob Number24-83 (742)DepartmentAssessor's OfficeOpening Date11/19/2024Closing Date12/20/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Position SummaryLincoln County is looking for a dedicated applicant to be our next Cartographic Generalist within the Assessor's Office. You will: Identify property by legal descriptions, interpret ownership transfers from information obtained daily through the County Clerk’s department as well as documents provided by the public.
Interpret chain of title, which includes research, correction of errors, and solving complex problems.
Process changes to local assessment database.
Maintain ownership records history.
Use GIS software to maintain assessor maps.
Interpret Legal Descriptions.
Data entry.
Work with the public providing information relative to property location, maps, and ownership.
Correspond with property owners by letter, email, or phone to obtain information and assist with ownership discrepancies.
Process “Certificate for Recording” documents concerning properties that may involve being exempt from taxation.
Begin process for a tax status change concerning an ownership change
Maintain information for the Cartography Annual Report.Minimum Requirements:High School Diploma / GEDTwo- Three years property title research and legal instrument work, and/or experience with mapping software.Substitution Note: Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the above-described duties as determined by the County.CertificationsCertificate of Confidentiality is required ORS308.413(3)Desirable Qualifications: College course work in computer science, cartography, geography, or related field is highly desirable. Experience with Geographic Information System (GIS) software.Knowledge of:
Property tax laws, mapping systems, legal documents, legal descriptions, chain of title, assessment procedures, and record systems used for assessment.
Skill or ability to:
Interpret survey information.
Solve complex problems.
Convey information, ideas, and facts both orally and in writing to supervisors, colleagues, and individuals, inside and outside the County, using language and a format the audience will best understand.
Utilize computers and other technology to communicate in written and verbal forms (e.g., word processing, texts, emails, spreadsheets, department-specific software).
Effectively relate well with others, including supervisors, colleagues, and individuals inside and outside the County. Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and working to maintain constructive working relationships.
Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Show up to work on time, and follow instructions, policies, and procedures. Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
Job Conditions and Physical DemandsWORKING CONDITIONS Job Conditions: This job requires extended time of standing, stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying heavy books and records. Extensive close computer processing work. Occasional interaction with irate members of the public.Work Location: Lincoln County Travel: None.PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands are typical of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical capability to handle high mobility demands and complex personal interactions.
Physical Ability: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (12-20 pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.
Environmental Factors: Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Lincoln County is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and essential functions expected of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Lincoln County offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision which is paid at 90% by the County and 10% by the employee. Other fully paid benefits include life, AD&D, long-term disability insurance. Other optional insurances are available. A 401K retirement plan is also provided. The County's current contribution rate is 11%.Regular and Trial Service employees working between 20 - 39 hours per week on a regular basis are eligible for pro-rated employee benefits.AgencyLincoln CountyAddress210 SW Second St. Newport, Oregon, 97365 Phone541-265-4157 541-265-0375 Websitehttp://www.co.lincoln.or.us