Cadastral Mapper Specialist I/II/III - Mono County, CA : Job Details

Salary : $79,834.00 - $107,113.00 AnnuallyLocation : Bridgeport, CAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 202300117Department: Assessor's OfficeOpening Date: 08/28/2024Closing Date: 10/1/2024 11:59 PM PacificBargaining Unit: MCPEDescription Description of the Levels Examples of work and descriptions are meant to progress through the levels. For example, an employee at level II mayalso perform work listed within the previous level.Note: Factors that may distinguish between entry and journey levels include the degree of independence in performing the work, the complexity of the work, the scope of responsibility, and the employee's related experience, and education, and certifications. Other factors may include the type, nature, scope, and complexity of the assigned work. Employees at the journey level may independently perform the full range of work listed in the examples or may assist others in that work.About the roleLevel I:Under general supervision, prepares and maintains GIS parcel data and associated map products as required by the Mono County Assessor and State of California Board of Equalization conforming to the standards specified in Assessor's Handbook (AH) 215 Assessment Map Standards; analyze and research deeds and other property records for the purpose of accurate and consistently formatted mapping; and performs other work as assigned.Level II:Under general supervision, prepares and maintains GIS parcel data and associated map products as required by the Mono County Assessor and State of California Board of Equalization conforming to the standards specified in Assessor's Handbook (AH) 215 Assessment Map Standards; analyze and research deeds and other property records for the purpose of accurate and consistently formatted mapping; and performs other work as assigned.Level III:Under minimal supervision, prepares and maintains GIS parcel data and associated map products as required by the Mono County Assessor and State of California Board of Equalization conforming to the standards specified in Assessor's Handbook (AH) 215 Assessment Map Standards; analyze and research deeds and other property records for the purpose of accurate and consistently formatted mapping; and performs other work as assigned.DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSLevel I:This is the entry-level position in the Cadastral Specialist series primarily responsible for creating, maintaining, and incrementally improving Assessor parcel data and associated information stored in a GIS format. The work performed in this position directly supports the State requirements of the Mono County Assessor's Office. Incumbents are required to have strong GIS editing skills, strong understanding of cartographic design and theory, strong understanding of property legal descriptions, knowledge of map recordation processes, knowledge of the importance of mapping standards, and competence in analyzing and researching deeds and other documents for mapping purposes. The incumbent should possess a strong understanding of the work required to complete projects and be able to work toward that goal in a team environment with minimal oversight.Level II:This is the mid-level position in the Cadastral Specialist series primarily responsible for creating, maintaining, and incrementally improving Assessor parcel data and associated information stored in a GIS format. The work performed in this position directly supports the State requirements of the Mono County Assessor's Office. Incumbents are required to have strong GIS editing skills, strong understanding of cartographic design and theory, strong understanding of property legal descriptions, knowledge of map recordation processes, knowledge of the importance of mapping standards, and competence in analyzing and researching deeds and other documents for mapping purposes. The incumbent should possess a strong understanding of the work required to complete projects and be able to work toward that goal in a team environment with minimal oversight.Level III:This is the top-level position in the Cadastral Specialist series primarily responsible for creating, maintaining, and incrementally improving Assessor parcel data and associated information stored in a GIS format. The work performed in this position directly supports the State requirements of the Mono County Assessor's Office. Incumbents are required to have strong GIS editing skills, strong understanding of cartographic design and theory, strong understanding of property legal descriptions, knowledge of map recordation processes, knowledge of the importance of mapping standards, and competence in analyzing and researching deeds and other documents for mapping purposes. The incumbent should possess a strong understanding of the work required to complete projects and be able to work toward that goal in a team environment with minimal oversight.REPORTS TO:Mono County Assessor Assistant Assessor Examples of Duties EESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONISBILITIES

• Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
• Produce Assessor Parcel Maps which meet State of California Board of Equalization AH 215 Assessment Map Standards using GIS.
• Maintain, create, and improve GIS-based parcel data using industry standard technologies and approaches.
• Interpret written legal descriptions for physical property and translate said descriptions into accurate mapped boundaries.
• Integrate ground control point data acquired from Cal Trans, Records of Survey, and other sources into the fabric to improve the accuracy of the parcel layer.
• Create ground control point data for the express purpose of improving the accuracy of the parcel layer.
• Work closely with the Mono County Assessor, Public Works, and Community Development departments to remain engaged in the map recordation process.
• Coordinate and work closely with members of the Information Technology GIS Division to ensure that data is accurately created and maintained and that regular updates to critical County systems are taking place.
• Provide detailed mapping products to support the defense of values in assessment appeal hearings.
• Create custom mapping products for presentations, taxpayer requests, and other needs.
• Use the Megabyte assessment software to create/modify/inactivate both secured and unsecured parcels.
• Compile new property descriptions, add new subdivisions, lot splits, lot mergers, and condominiums to the Assessor's parcel maps.
• Analyze recorded and unrecorded deeds, unrecorded contracts of sale, and permits from the U.S. Forest Service to derive the correct Assessor's Parcel Number (APN).
• Participate in relevant meetings and occasionally travel to conferences and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Thorough knowledge of:

• GIS principles include data types, data layers, geographic, analytic, and statistical functions, geographic coordinate systems, and data formatting.
• Principles and practices of data editing and management within ArcGIS Desktop.
• Esri's Desktop product line, beginning at most one release back.
• Control point data acquisition and implementation.
• Python and server-side scripting and automation tools.
• Megabyte Property Tax System (MPTS).

Working knowledge of:

• Land records, specifically those used for property tax assessment, land surveying, and/or engineering.
• Physical property legal descriptions (reading, interpreting, and converting to a map environment).
• Local government applications and workflows are used to manage land records.
• Enterprise Geodatabase concepts.
• Terminology, symbols, templates, methods, practices, and techniques used for assessor parcel mapping.
• Methods and techniques for resolving conflicts in incorrectly described/mapped property.
• Methods and procedures for describing property and zoning boundaries.

Some knowledge of:

• Esri Parcel Fabric data model and associated tools.
• Server-based GIS applications.
• AutoCAD.
• State and local laws pertaining to property description and tax appraisals.

Ability and willingness to:

• Manage the County's GIS-based parcel dataset including the creation, maintenance, and clean-up of parcels.
• Produce high-quality maps from a GIS environment which meet California Board of Equalization standards for Assessor Parcel Maps.
• Work closely with individuals in various departments of local agencies (County, Town, etc.).
• Assist with the maintenance of other associated GIS datasets and framework components.
• Skillfully prepare presentations of data, plans, and maps.
• Work alone and in a team environment, without constant supervision.
• Think creatively for the good of the organization and arrive at service-oriented solutions.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Attend appropriate meetings, trainings, and conferences.
• Maintain confidentiality, where necessary.

Typical Qualifications EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATRION:All three levels:Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities might be:Cadastral Mapper Specialist I:

• A bachelor's or associate degree or certificate in a field that had formal GIS training as part of its curriculum and three (3) years of experience maintaining GIS data, with some knowledge of parcel management; Or. A minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a GIS Technician with solid editing and data management skills including at least two (2) years of parcel management experience.

Cadastral Mapper Specialist II:

• A bachelor's or associate degree or certificate in a field that had formal GIS training as part of its curriculum and four (4) years of experience maintaining GIS data, with some knowledge of parcel management; Or.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working as a Cadastral Technician with solid editing and data management skills including at least two (2) years of parcel management experience.

Cadastral Mapper Specialist III:

• A bachelor's or associate degree or certificate in a field that had formal GIS training as part of its curriculum and five (5) years of experience maintaining GIS data, with some knowledge of parcel management; Or.
• A minimum of four (4) years of experience working as a Cadastral Analyst with solid editing and data management skills including at least three (3) years of parcel management experience.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCEWork will be performed in an office and occasionally in the field, frequent contact with staff and the public.TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS Sit for extended periods; frequently stand, walk, stoop, kneel and crouch; physical ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 lbs. on an occasional basis and in excess of 50 lbs. with assistance; normal manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal and written communication skills; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators, copiers and FAX.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSPossession of a valid California driver's license.May work more than a normal 8:00am to 5:00pm shift.Mono County Summary of Benefits The following information is intended to provide a summary of benefits and does not include full details of coverage. Service limitations and restrictions may apply depending on coverage levels and services rendered.Pay Periods and Payroll DeductionsCounty employees are paid on a bi-weekly basis, which consists of 26 pay periods per year. Payroll deductions including medical and most voluntary deductions will occur on a semi-monthly basis or 2 times per month. Retirement contributions will always be deducted on all 26 pay periods.Medical Mono County Contracts with CalPERSTo provide health insurance for its employees and currently offers several Preferred Provider (PPO) Plans which are administered by Anthem Blue Cross. Employees have the option to choose from PERS Gold, PERS Platinum, and PORAC. The PORAC Plan is currently only available to members of the Safety group employee's. Medical plan costs vary based on the plan and coverage you select. The employee and the County share the cost of the plan, which is deducted on a pre-tax basis. The employee's cost is in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding with each bargaining group. For more information regarding health plans, please visit: Dental Mono CountyOffers a self-insured dental plan administered by Delta Dental of California and currently offers the following benefits:• $1,100.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose an in-network Delta DentalPPO Dentist.• $1,000.00 each year towards your dental coverage if you choose and out-of-network orNon-Delta Dental PPO Dentist.• Diagnostic and preventative coverage of 70 - 100 % of contracted allowance (based onlength enrolled in the plan and dentist visit of at least once per year).• Major services are covered at 50% of the contracted allowance.Currently Dental coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.VisionVision Service Plan is our Vision Insurance provider. Our plan is VSP Signature. Benefits include:• well/vision exam every 12 months, carries a $10 copay.• $160 allowance for frames and 20% off amount over allowance.• $180 allowance for contacts and contact lens exam and 15% off contact lens fitting andevaluation. Currently Vision coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.Basic Life InsuranceAdministered by Voya Mono County Employees are entitled to Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment.Mono County also offers coverage to employee's spouse and dependents. Life Insurance is administered by Voya Insurance.• Coverage for General Employees is $5,000.00• At-Will/Elected Employees/Paramedic Coverage is $50,000.00• Coverage for Employee's Spouse is $1,000.00• Coverage for Employee's Children is also $1,000.00• Coverage for Employee's Children under six months is $100.00Currently Basic Life coverage is provided to eligible Mono County employees at 100% employer paid.Supplemental Life Insurance - Administered by VoyaEmployees have the option of enrolling in a Supplemental Life insurance policy for themselves, their spouse and any dependent children. This policy is purchased by the employee with rates based on the age group at the time of enrollment.Supplemental life insurance coverage can be enrolled in the first 31 days of employment without proof of good health, after 31 days proof of good health is required. Amounts available are as follows:• For Employee up to $150,000 (guaranteed issue) or up to $500,000 with proof of goodhealth• For Spouse up to $50,000.00 and for the Employee's Children for $10,000.00.Flexible Spending Accounts and Optional Insurances Provided by WORKTERRAFlexible Spending Accounts for medical reimbursement and dependent care are available through a Section 125 account administered by WORKTERRA. These accounts allow you to contribute pre-tax dollars to help pay for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.Mono County Deferred Compensation 457/401(a) Plan The County provides deferred compensation plan through Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a) Employees have the option to sign up for the 457-deferred compensation plan and contribute up to the maximum amount allowed by the IRS. If the employee contributes a total of 1-3% of their pre-tax salary, the County will match those contributions up to a maximum of 3% into a 401 (a) plan under the employee's name. The employee may direct the investment of all contributions in accordance with the options or limitation provided by the 401(a) Plan.CalPERS Retirement Benefits and ContributionsMono County contracts with CalPERS for your retirement plan. Your retirement plan is a defined benefit plan determined by a set formula which uses your years of service, age at retirement, and highest one or three years of service. The Plan is funded by contributions from the employee, the County and investments from plan assets.Mono County has a Local Miscellaneous group and a Local Safety group.Your benefit formula will fall within one of these two groupsMost new members will fall within the new Pension Reform Formulas of 2 @ 62 for Miscellaneous & 2.7 @ 57 for all Safety Group. However, if you do have prior membership you may be eligible for the formulas that were in place on December 31st 2012, before Pension reform went into place. Our pre-pension reform formulas are:Local Miscellaneous Group = 2.5% @ 55Local Safety - Sheriff = 3% @ 55Local Safety - Fire = 2% @ 50Local Safety - County Peace Officer = 3% @ 50Find out all about your CalPERS benefits at www.calpers.ca.govAFLAC - Optional Insurance ProviderMono County contracts with a Local Representative who provides our employees with the opportunity to enroll in several different policies offered by AFLAC, to include; Cancer, Critical Care, Hospital, Accident, Disability, intensive Care. New employees can enroll within the first 30 days of employment; all other transactions are done during open enrollment each year.EAP - Employee Assistance ProgramMono County offers two different Employee Assistance Programs through Trindel Insurance Fund and Voya. Both programs include counseling and telephone consultation services addressing a variety of personal topics to promote a healthy family and work life balance.Mono County Wellness ProgramMono County offers a discounted rate, as well as $25 towards Membership to local health clubs at the Double Eagle in June Lake or Snowcreek Athletic Club and The Body Shop in Mammoth Lakes.For employees living or working in Bridgeport, there is a County maintained facility in the Bridgeport Memorial Hall that employees have access to for a small one-time fee of $10.00SICK & VACATIONSick - (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)Eligible employees will accrue sick leave at the rate of 12 sick days per year. Permanent part-time employees accrue sick leave on a prorated basis.Vacation- (Unless an applicable collective bargaining agreement provides otherwise)Eligible employees shall be entitled to accrue vacation leave with pay for each year of full-time service as follows:Initial employment 10 days vacation per yearAfter three years of continuous service------15 days vacation per yearAfter ten years of continuous service--------17 days vacation per yearAfter fifteen years of continuous service---19 days vacation per yearAfter twenty years of continuous service--20 days vacation per yearPermanent part-time employees accrue vacation on a prorated basis.Mono County HolidaysMost all bargaining groups recognize 13 Holidays as outlined in the Mono County Policies and Procedures and Personal Holidays according to your specific MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) according to your represented group. Welcome to Mono County - A great place to live and work!!