Marshall County Job Description

Geographic Information Systems Technician I

 

 

Department:         Revenue Commissioner                                     Job Code:                              323

Reports To:           Administrator                                                        DOT Reference:                  018.261-010

Date:                      November 2007

FLSA:                    Non-Exempt

 

Summary

 

Prepares, revises and maintains a variety of maps and mapping related records, documents, and reports.   Creates, revises, manipulates, and maintains spatial database records used with computer based geographic information systems.  Produces visual aids and graphics for presentation, provides spatial analysis, explains and interprets maps as requested by county departments and the general public.  Chart parcel boundaries from legal documents such as deeds and maps, create and edit geographic information system (GIS) using specialized software for tax mapping.

 

Essential Job Functions

 

A.      Maintain and update Marshall County ownership tax maps

 

  1. Edit GIS database using add and edit features including topographical data, cadastral data, municipal boundaries, land use, zoning, neighborhood boundaries and flood features
  2. Plot metes and bounds descriptions on tax maps using certified land surveys, certified plats, deed descriptions, etc. 
  3. Write legal descriptions concerning changes and notify property owners of deed discrepancies
  4. Prepare the layout and design of a variety of maps and graphics for presentation relating to land use, demographic analysis, special districts, open spaces, etc.

 

B.      Perform data retrieval and assist associates, other departments and the public, and maintain and update knowledge and skill in GIS mapping

 

  1. Enter and retrieve data from computer information systems as required for special purposes
  2. Assist supervisor with the orientation and training of student interns and entry level employees
  3. Assist surveyors, lawyers, and the public with legal description problems and make appropriate referrals
  4. Assist with normal maintenance of files and other reference materials
  5. Maintain and update knowledge of field by attending workshops, special training seminars, etc. as required

 

 

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

 

1.                   Knowledge of the Alabama Department of Revenue mapping procedures and standards

2.                   Knowledge of factors affecting mapping changes

3.                   Knowledge of Alabama Department of Revenue specifications for property ownership map           maintenance program

4.                   Knowledge of basic drafting methods

5.                   Knowledge of basic surveying methods and procedures

6.                   Knowledge of mathematics including geometry, sufficient to calculate acreage, and conversion of

measurement into feet

7.                   Ability to communicate orally with individuals such as co-workers, taxpayers, government officials and attorneys

8.                   Ability to communicate in writing to include proper usage of English, grammar, punctuation, spelling and business writing to prepare letters, memoranda, reports, and forms

9.                   Ability to read and understand legal documents, maps, aerial photography, basic records

10.                Ability to operate office machines such as computer, printer, plotter, copy machine, calculator, polar planimeter, engineer’s scale, triangle, templates, compass, Leroy lettering set, French curve digitizer, etc. 

11.                Ability to follow routine oral and written instructions

12.                Ability to maintain and organize information within closely prescribed systems and procedures

13.                Ability to determine property lines from aerial photos and section lines.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Two years of college level courses (Associate Degree preferred) in fields related to mapping, civil engineering, or related field plus successful completion of Alabama III/Basic Mapping and Alabama VII/Intermediate Mapping courses and 6 months experience in tax mapping, hand lettering and drafting experience with GIS training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

 

 

 

 

 

                This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job classification.  All incumbents may not perform all job duties listed, and some incumbents may perform some duties which are not listed, and incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.