Property Tax Mapper

Duplin County•Duplin County, NC

About The Position

The Property Tax Mapper assists with preparing and maintaining land records and digital maps of land parcels. The position maintains the Tax Office Geographic Information System (GIS), operates computers and peripheral equipment, maintains maps, documents, and correspondence, and assists the public with maps and related needs. It is responsible for all aspects of the use value program and may research real estate parcel ownership history using public records and other sources. Work is performed under regular supervision by the Tax Administrator. The role maintains computerized cadastral (land records) mapping and ortho-photography using ESRI ArcPro Standard, formerly Arc Editor. It involves interpreting deeds, land surveys, metes and bounds, and adjoining boundary descriptions; assisting with real property transfers; researching parcel ownership; supporting revaluation team members and other departments; corresponding with law offices; performing and recording 10-year tax searches; reviewing and submitting deeds through Simplifile; and serving as a Review Officer. The mapper also advises and assists with changes to the GIS website, responds to general tax-office questions, assigns tax identification numbers for permit applications, and enters data, including fire district codes. Additional tasks may include collecting and balancing money for printed maps, covering the front counter, answering public questions about real and personal property, assisting taxpayers, printing and updating property cards, responding to relevant inquiries, capturing and maintaining street centerline files with handheld GPS devices, and supporting emergency operations during disasters. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Two to four years of experience in cadastral mapping and/or title searching, with the ability to read, understand, and plot deed descriptions; alternatively, a combination of education and experience may be considered.
Ability to obtain North Carolina Property Mappers Association Advanced Mapper certification and designation as Map Review Officer within two years of hire.
Required to obtain certification as a North Carolina State Certified Mapper with the Secretary of State’s Office.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
Ability to assist county operations during a State of Emergency, disaster, or other county event when requested.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field is preferred.
Experience working with surveying is desired.
Coursework in GIS or a closely related field, or training involving surveying, geography, planning, land use, or cartography, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

Maintain computerized digital cadastral (land records) mapping and ortho-photography using ESRI ArcPro Standard (formerly Arc Editor).
Operate the digital mapping system and maintain maps, documents, correspondence, and related files.
Assist with all aspects of the use value program.
Read and interpret deeds, land surveys, metes and bounds, and adjoining boundary descriptions.
Assist with real property transfers consistent with the position's duties.
Research parcel ownership history using public records and other sources.
Provide maps and related information to revaluation team members and assist other departments with tasks of varying difficulty.
Correspond with law offices, perform 10-year tax searches, and maintain searchable records of those searches.
Review and submit deeds through Simplifile.
Serve as a Review Officer.
Advise and assist with changes to the GIS website.
Answer general questions about matters within the tax office.
Assign tax identification numbers for permit applications and perform data entry, including fire district coding.
As needed, collect and balance money for printed maps, cover the front counter, answer public questions about real and personal property, and assist taxpayers.
As needed, assist with printing and updating property cards and respond to inquiries related to tax mapping.
As needed, capture and maintain street centerline files using handheld GPS devices.
As needed, provide support and emergency operations during disasters or other county events.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.