Department: Revenue Commissioner Job Code: 326
Reports to: Administrator DOT Reference: 018.261-010
Date: November 2007
Job Summary
Create, verify, and edit a geographic information system (GIS) data base using specialized software for tax mapping. Provide support for special projects that relate to spatial, demographic, or tabular data contained in GIS. File and maintain records, forms, correspondence, etc. Receive and sort incoming mail and send out mail, as needed. Answer telephone, route calls, relay messages, greet visitors, and provide assistance and/or information.
Essential Functions
Perform routine tasks related to maintaining and updating GIS system, and routine office tasks
1. Compile routine topographic and planimetric information for the production of maps, including the gathering of field data.
2. Prepare simple data for digital conversion
3. Enter data into the GIS database through keyboard entry to produce completed maps.
4. Prepare and maintain deed logs and mapping registers as directed
5. Retrieve records such as deeds, maps, cards etc from files
6. Sort and file tax maps in geographical order
7. Prepare general correspondence such as memos or letters for other GIS Technicians
8. File copies of all letters and memos as a part of vital records
9. Assist surveyors, lawyers, with mapping questions
10. Gain knowledge of field by attending workshops, special training seminars, etc. as required
1. Knowledge of the Alabama Appraisal System
2. Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment
3. Knowledge of alphabetical, numeric, and geographical filing systems
4. Ability to communicate orally with individuals such as co-workers, taxpayers, government officials and attorneys in a polite and courteous manner
5. Ability to communicate in writing to include proper usage of English, grammar, punctuation, spelling and business writing to prepare letters, memoranda, reports, and forms
6. Ability to read and understand legal documents
7. 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.
8. Ability to type accurately at a reasonable rate of speed from copy, rough draft, and various sources and forms, using computer software
9. Ability to follow routine oral and written instructions.
10. Ability to maintain and organize information within closely prescribed systems and procedures.
Minimum of two years of college level courses (Associate Degree preferred) in fields related to mapping, civil engineering, etc.
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 of the 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.