GIS Mapper I

County of Weld • Greeley, CO

7d • $34 - $44 • Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs complex technical work applying knowledge of cartographic processes and Geographic Information Systems in the assembly, analysis, storage, display and maintenance of the parcel layer in the geographic database. Performs a variety of duties related to the creation and maintenance of parcel records including ownership, sales data, legal descriptions, tax areas, maintenance of taxing authority boundaries, mobile home information, and property tax exemptions. This position completes complex analysis of recorded conveyance documents, court orders and plats. Provides technical support in mass appraisal by the retrieval, manipulation and analysis of spatially referenced data. Also provides information to the public over the phone and in person concerning all areas of assessment data and ownership records. In addition to the Weld County benefits, the Assessor’s Office offers flexible work schedules for well-performing employees including modified work week and hybrid remote work opportunities.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1 year Experience in working with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Excellent computer skills – knowledge of Word, Excel, Access and Outlook
• Ability to learn and use property tax laws and statutes
• Ability to work in an ever-changing work environment
• Excellent customer service and people skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to locate property by address, legal description and map
• Ability to logically reason through a problem
• Ability to create and maintain accurate records
• Ability to work under deadline pressure in an environment of increasing workloads
• Ability to work quickly and accurately to achieve objectives
• Ability to read plat maps, GIS parcel maps and building permits in order to identify property and buildings accurately
• Ability to organize workload to achieve objectives
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance once projects are assigned
• Ability to work in ARC/INFO and ArcMap software as well as computerized drafting equipment.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment concerning accuracy and completeness of legal or recorded documents
• Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including personal computers, scanners, copies, calculators and telephones
• Ability to accept direction from the Senior Land Record Management Specialist and the Assessment Coordinator.
• Candidate must pass criminal background check prior to employment start date.
• Pre-employment substance screening is required for this position.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening.
• Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening in accordance with Weld County policy.
• This position is non-exempt from the minimum wage and overtime requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is therefore eligible for overtime pay.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree concentration in GIS or Bachelor's Degree concentration in GIS
• 1 years Technical knowledge of legal descriptions or title work
• 1 years Experience in ARC/INFO and ArcPro software preferred or any combination of surveying, GIS, automated assessment mapping or education which provides the required skills, knowledge and ability, subject to the approval of the Assessor.

Responsibilities

• Parcel Creation and Mapping
• Parcel Maintenance
• Communication
• Administration and Support

Benefits

• In addition to the Weld County benefits, the Assessor’s Office offers flexible work schedules for well-performing employees including modified work week and hybrid remote work opportunities.
• Weld County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED