Mapping Assistant

Union County Ohio • Marysville, OH

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About The Position

Under general direction, performs technical drafting, mapping, deed and survey reviews, and research duties to maintain land records, official county tax maps, and the geographic information system (GIS). Assists with map creation and analysis for departmental purposes and helps the public with tax map research. Performs other related duties as required.

The position updates county tax maps and GIS spatial layers to reflect property changes, reviews deeds and surveys for accuracy and compliance with conveyance standards and Ohio requirements, and indexes and archives boundary surveys, subdivision plats, and historical land records. It also assists the public and other stakeholders with property questions and produces scaled digital maps and engineered drawings using CAD and GIS software.

The role requires completion of secondary education and an associate degree in GIS, computer-aided drafting and design, land surveying, civil engineering technology, or a closely related field, plus three years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. A valid Ohio driver’s license and continued insurability under the County’s vehicle insurance policy are required. The work is classified as light and very occasionally involves exposure to fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poorly ventilated areas. No positions are directly supervised.

Requirements

• Completion of secondary education and an associate degree in Geographic Information Systems, Computer-Aided Drafting and Design, Land Surveying, Civil Engineering Technology, or a closely related field, plus three years of relevant work experience in mapping, drafting, land surveying, or courthouse/title research; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license and maintain insurability under the County’s vehicle insurance policy.
• Working knowledge of Union County Conveyance Standards and Ohio Revised Code provisions related to land transfers, property taxation maps, and surveying standards.
• Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions, metes-and-bounds data, deeds, and boundary surveys.
• Knowledge of basic geometry, algebra, and coordinate geometry (COGO) calculations.
• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS/ArcPro, AutoCAD or equivalent survey drafting software such as Carlson/IntelliCAD, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for handling public inquiries tactfully.
• Ability to follow detailed basic written or oral instructions, answer routine telephone inquiries, handle sensitive inquiries, communicate effectively, prepare routine correspondence, proofread technical materials and correct errors, maintain records according to established procedures, and develop effective working relationships.
• Skills in GIS applications, general computer operation, land records, and public customer service.

Responsibilities

• Update and maintain official county tax maps and GIS spatial layers to reflect property splits, combinations, subdivisions, annexations, and right-of-way changes.
• Review deeds, surveys, and instruments of conveyance for accuracy, mathematical closure, and compliance with conveyance standards and Ohio Revised Code requirements.
• Index, file, and archive boundary surveys, subdivision plats, and historical land records.
• Assist the public, title companies, attorneys, and county departments with questions about property boundaries, ownership history, parcel numbers, and legal descriptions.
• Produce scaled digital maps and engineered drawings using CAD and GIS software platforms.
• Meet job safety requirements and applicable safety standards.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree