Dodge County Land Resources and Parks Department
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Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the general direction of Director–Land Resources and Parks (Land Information Division Manager), maintains property ownership and Dodge County assessment records, provides reports and information to support the local assessment process, and provides assistance and information to state, county, municipal and professional entities, and the general public.
Minimum Requirements:
High school diploma or GED equivalent, three (3) years office experience in assessment, title and abstract, land surveying, or property listing office in government setting. Preference for four (4) year Bachelor’s degree with coursework in geography, cartography, land surveying or related field. Equivalent combination of education and experience which provides necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
Ideal Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to deal with multiple priorities and problems, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
- Ability to read and interpret complex legal descriptions to make decisions based on that interpretation and other information found on property transfer documents.
- Knowledge of and working experience with cartographic and survey related concepts and techniques including a thorough understanding of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS).
- Ability to analyze/synthesize/compile information into understandable reports for use in decision making.
- Considerable knowledge of state laws, practices and regulations governing property assessment.
- Considerable working experience with and knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/Access); experience with Records Management Software preferred.
- Ability to communicate and deal effectively with Department and County employees, community officials, land records professionals and general public.
- Ability to use on-line applications developed to assist users to self-acquire real property data (i.e., Land Records Search Tool and GIS Web Map tool).