Parcel Maintenance Specialist

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.

Pre-employment Requirements:

All applicants offered a position must complete the following:

• A pre-employment physical and drug/alcohol screen.
• An Illinois State Police criminal background check.
• A personal and professional reference check.
• Verification of previous employment and/or education.

Other Requirements:

• All employees who drive a Winnebago County vehicle must provide proof of their personal auto insurance policy and a current valid driver’s license on an annual basis.
• All new employees are subject to a probationary period of employment. The length of the probationary period is determined by the position and department.
• Must complete all training required by the Supervisor of Assessments and state/federal laws.

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