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Form of workThis recruitment may be used to fill future GIS Cartographer 2 vacancies.
About the Assessor Treasurer's Office:
The Assessor-Treasurer's Office is responsible for the appraisal of real and personal property in Pierce County for purposes of assessing property taxes. Our mission is to fairly and efficiently value property and collect revenue to fund public services throughout Pierce County. Adding over one billion dollars of New Construction value to Pierce County tax rolls each year, we are a team dedicated to serving the citizens of Pierce County. As our motto states, "Better every day", if you believe you have what it takes to be a part of our team, then look no more! To learn more about us please visit our website.
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position allows for an individual to associate their knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with the daily business processes of Pierce County Offices and the public that they serve. An employee in this position will receive regular training on advances in GIS technology and the valuable ways it can be applied to further public service.
Why It's a Great Department:
The Office of the Assessor-Treasurer has a high level of employee engagement. Employees are proud of the work they perform and enjoy the opportunity to serve the public in various capacities.
How to be Successful in the Role:
An employee in this position will be successful by consistently expanding their knowledge about Assessor-Treasurer business processes and obtaining a good working knowledge of the County's role in the community. It is expected the employee will immediately learn Pierce County and Assessor- Treasurer policies and procedures and begin training in various software needed to adequately perform the responsibilities of the position.
Your Future in this Role:
There is great benefit to becoming part of the Pierce County team. An employee in this position gains broad knowledge of internal processes and those of many other County offices. The position allows for expansion of technical knowledge and the potential for career growth in the field of GIS.
As a condition of employment, the applicant will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
- Reviews all subdivision documents, boundary line revisions and condominium plans, prior to recording to determine compliance with statutory requirements and ensure accuracy with legal description and ownership for segregation and/or other changes for property transactions.
- Identify, locate, and updates all subdivision documents, boundary line revisions and condominiums in SDE using Coordinate geometry (COGO) in ArcGIS Pro.
- Writes concise legal descriptions which specifically identify real property parcels; compares adjoining property legal descriptions for overlaps or gaps and updates GIS.
- Calculates area for new and existing parcels; prorates existing assessed values among all parcels; obtains updated values from appraisers; determines location of all buildings.
- Makes changes within the tax administration program to remove from, or add to, tax rolls specific kinds of property.
- Utilizes aerial photos to assist in process of locating buildings, boundaries, and forest Lands in GIS.
This announcement is not intended to reflect all duties to be performed by our next team member but presents a descriptive list of the range of duties that may be performed. To view the complete classification, click here.
- An associates degree in geography, engineering, GIS or related field and
- Two or more years of digital (computerized) mapping, related field work or applied use of GIS technology experience for a municipal planning/zoning office, surveyor, or civil engineering office.
- Additional education or related experience may substitute for the recruiting requirements.
- Knowledge of County GIS data bases
- Knowledge of Coordinate geometry (COGO), photogrammetry and land surveying techniques.
- Knowledge and understanding of county and municipal subdivision codes.
- Knowledge of all types of legal descriptions.
- Knowledge of property tax ordinances and legislation.
- Knowledge of tax assessment rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Knowledge of fundamentals of real property appraisal, property title, encumbrance, and transfer.
- Knowledge of basic algebra and geometry used in calculating property size and value.
To be considered for this opportunity please:
- Complete and submit a detailed online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
- If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
- If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
- Individuals needing accommodation in the application, testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days prior to the need.
As an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, Pierce County welcomes a diverse workforce. Pierce County does not discriminate based on race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a disabled person. Employment Type: Career Service - Full Time
