Winnebago County
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Location:
Rockford, IL
Type:
Full Time
Posted:
03/14/2019
Deadline to Apply:
04/18/2019
More Information:
Winnebago County Careers Page
Job Summary:
Under general supervision, is responsible for maintaining and editing the Winnebago County GIS Parcel Database map along with analyzing and writing tax legal descriptions for division of property.
Duties:
- Review all new subdivisions, condos, break deeds, road vacations, right-of-ways and any other mapping related documents by checking ownership, taxes and legal descriptions in preparation of creating new Change Records
- Resolve discrepancies with owners and/or legal descriptions on an as needed basis and, when necessary, contact attorneys title companies and surveyors
- Prepare detailed documentation on pending matters for efficient and effective reference at a later date for resolution of problem issues
- Assist in resolving any errors within the County Mapping features dataset
- Edit Winnebago County GIS Parcel Database map based on new parcel divisions
- Create new tax legals
- Prepare new Change Records for entering all pertinent information into computer system (DEVNET) including new tax legals and PINS
- Enter all new information into Devnet
- Verify accuracy of all editing within the County Mapping features dataset
- Verify accuracy of all Change Records and entry information (as it relates to mapping) within Devnet.
- Maintain records of all revisions
- Maintain new revisions in Control Books
- Create and distribute all copies of revisions to Supervisor of Assessments, Township Assessors, Recorder’s Office and Data Entry
- Assist public as necessary
- Create maps for special projects on as needed basis using current parcel data features
- Digitize other geographical information system (GIS) overlays as assigned or directed
- Perform geographical information system (GIS) query and analysis as assigned or directed.
- Maintain work area in a neat and orderly manner
- Perform all duties in accordance with County and Departmental policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned.
- Perform all job functions with the appropriate level of professionalism and decorum
- Regular attendance is required; overtime as deeded/scheduled.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Requires a four year degree in Geographical Information Systems (GIS), Civil Engineering, Planning or related field or equivalent experience; at least two (2) years working with mapping concepts, principles and methods of cartography practices; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Must have working knowledge of mapping concepts and principles and methods of cartography practices in a GIS environment.
Skills and Abilities
- Must be proficient in ESRI Software including ArcView and ArcMap editing tools.
- Requires the ability to work without direct supervision and in a team environment.
- Requires ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with all levels of staff, vendors, and constituents.
- Requires ability to compile and create analytical reporting.
- Must be well organized, accurate, and attentive to details.
Physical Requirements
- Requires the ability to move up to 11 pounds continuously and up to 33 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to sit and walk frequently.
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