CARTOGRAPHIC TECHNICIAN 1
Pay Range GC13

INTRODUCTION

The classifications in this two-level series perform duties associated with developing and maintaining the County cadastral mapping system. Incumbents apply cartographic principles and practices to maintain records and cadastral maps aiding the Assessor's Office in the identification, location, inventory and mapping of land for assessment and valuation of property. All positions prepare a variety of cartographic maps, solve problems requiring knowledge of the subject matter of surveying, mapping and legal ownership. Individual positions perform, at varying levels of difficulty, all types of cartographic projects from basic preparation of partitions, segregations and consolidations to more complex projects requiring research and resolution of ownership, boundary and taxing district issues as well as involvement with the County geographic information system (GIS) program.

This classification is entry-level in the cartographic technician series, and is distinguished by performing standard and routine cartographic functions, by the limited degree of independence, judgment and responsibility of work performed and by receiving a greater degree of supervision than the cartographic technician 2.

EXAMPLES OF PRINCIPAL DUTIES

(Duties assigned to this classification include, but are not limited to, the following examples. Any one position may not perform all listed tasks.)

1. Receive and review deed records and other instruments indicating ownership changes of property and change assessment roll, tax lot card and other pertinent records.

2. Prepare segregation, consolidations and partitions of property by plotting new boundaries on map, computing acreage of new parcel, assign new tax lot and account number and prepare new prints of revised maps for map books.

3. Review subdivision and condominiums for conformance to statutes and revise maps and assessment roll to conform and reflect new subdivisions or condominiums.

4. Plot annexations, formations, mergers, consolidations and withdrawals of taxing districts on code and cadastral maps; record changes on maps, tax lot records and assessment rolls; prepare new boundary maps for new districts.

5. Perform extensive title searches to determine ownership on questioned properties; review ownership boundary, taxing district, tax code area issues; interpret legal descriptions. 

6. Assist the GIS project by performing research; input and update basemaps, plot, compare to existing maps and analyze differences.

7. Revise maps to conform to official government land surveys, highway maps, BLM public land surveys and new aerial photos.

8. Assist other departments, agencies and the public with property questions or complaints regarding cadastral maps and records.

9. Prepare and maintain records, reports and statistical data.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIRED BY THIS POSITION

Knowledge of: Reasonable knowledge of cartographic principles, practices and techniques involved in the preparation of appraisal maps; reasonable knowledge of mathematics including algebra, geometry and trigonometry; basic knowledge of surveying and engineering principles and practices; reasonable knowledge of legal property descriptions, deed records, survey files and other documents pertaining to boundary and ownership of property; basic knowledge of the Oregon Administrative Rules as applied to preparation of cadastral maps. Skill in: Using calculator, automated equipment and systems, drafting instruments, planimeter and blue print machine, other job-related equipment; writing clear and concise records, reports and statistical data. Ability to: Communicate effectively in both oral and written forms; understand and interpret deeds and legal property descriptions; conduct record searches; work independently and manage time efficiently; make decisions independently in accordance with established policies and procedures and use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities; utilize problem identification and resolution techniques; courteously meet and deal effectively with other employees, professionals, title companies, courts, public agency representatives, real estate agents, utility companies and the public.

Education, experience and training: - Associate's degree in cartography, land surveying, engineering technology or related field OR two years cartographic or drafting experience OR satisfactory equivalent combination of education, experience or training.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS OF THIS POSITION

This classification works with supervision from the cartographic supervisor. Recurring routine assignments are independently performed by employee on basis of past experience. Employee estimates time and materials and manages time efficiently. Employee uses initiative and judgment in completing routine assignments and interpretation of general administrative or operational policies and procedures is sometimes necessary. Significant deviations require prior approval. Work is spot-checked to assure acceptable performance and supervisor is available to assist with new or unusual assignments. Employee may or may not work in proximity of supervisor.

GUIDELINES

Work is performed within department policy and procedures; state and county statutes, rules and regulations; Manual of Cadastral Map Standards, Concepts and Cartographic Procedures, various state and technical manuals. The guidelines provide a basis for employee decisions; when encountering a difficult problem employee refers to supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Regular and consistent attendance is required.  Work is performed in an office environment which may require some bending, hearing voice conversation, keyboarding, lifting up to 14 pounds, reaching, standing, stooping and walking.