GIS Cadastral Mapper (Titusville Office) - Brevard County Property Appraiser : Job Details

JOB SUMMARYThis is an entry-level technical professional position under the general direction of the Senior Director of GIS and Cadastral Services. This position provides skilled technical cadastral mapping and geospatial work for the development and maintenance of the Property Appraiser's official tax assessment maps. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts research and compiles pertinent data in resolving discrepancies in property boundaries and land titles. Compiles and analyzes geographic and land use information from multiple sources. Ensures accuracy and precision of parcel map data in compliance with local and federal regulations.

• Creates and maintains the tax assessment maps through the utilization of cadastral mapping methodologies, Geographic Information System (GIS) software and Computer Aided Mass Appraisal (CAMA) systems. Analyzes geographic data through changes in land boundaries, ownership and parcel information. Updates cadastral maps based on new land surveys, real estate deeds, and other recorded legal documents.

• Provides assistance to all PAO staff, the public, and various governmental agencies with property issues involving parcel identification, configuration and delineation as it relates to the accuracy of the official tax assessment maps. Collaborates with land surveyors and other agencies to gather accurate parcel information.

• Provides assistance with map and data sales, performs custom research, and creates custom maps or exhibits as directed.

• Performs any other related duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK

• Technical or a college degree (Associates or Bachelors) from an accredited university in geography, geographic information science, geomatics or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and cadastral mapping experience.
• Proficiency in GIS and mapping software such as ESRI's ArcGIS.
• One or more of the following designations is preferred at hire:
  • Certified Cadastralist of Florida (CCF),
  • Certified Cadastral Mapper (CCM),
  • Certified Master Cadastralist of Florida (MCF)
  • Certified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP).

• If not in possession at hire, successful completion of the Certified Cadastralist of Florida (CCF) training program and receipt of the CCF designation is required within two (2) years.

• Valid Florida driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe following physical activities described here are representative 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 and expectations. While performing the functions of this job, the employee is continuously required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; frequently required to walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, continuously lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNone.LEADERSHIPEmployees in this position work from a general outline of duties and responsibilities. Other employees assist them in completing their work.WORKING CONDITIONSEmployees in this position work in a dynamic environment that requires them to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.COMPLEXITYEmployees in this position perform entry-level professional work including basic data analysis and synthesis, report creation, process performance, and regulatory or compliance activities. Their work involves statistics, operations analysis, or forecasting.DECISION MAKINGEmployees in this position work in a responsive environment where co-workers or citizens bring problems to them for resolution. They are responsible for determining the problem and creating an individual solution for the issue.RELATIONSHIPSEmployees in this position work with less than ten co-workers who are mostly engaged in the same activities as them.