GIS Cartography Specialist, Senior

Salary : $53,619.00 - $83,109.00 Annually

Location : AZ 85132, AZ

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202500148

Department: Assessor

Opening Date: 09/11/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Description

Is It Time for a Change?

Are you tired of being overworked and under-appreciated in your current role? Pinal County is paving the way with improved employee experiences, benefits, and a culture that values its people. It might be time for a change of scenery where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who will invest in you! Where else can you find paid sabbaticals every five years and retirement plans with a lifetime guarantee?

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• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
  
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    • After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
      
    • After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

Ten Paid Holidays One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years

• Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  
• Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  
• Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  
• Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

Comprehensive Wellness Program

• Quarterly Wellness Challenges
  
• Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  
• Vaccination Clinics
  
• Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  
• Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  
• Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  
• Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  
• Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi

Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!

Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From

• Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost

Dental and Vision Plans

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Alternative Work Schedules

Telehealth

Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education

Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

Civil Service Leave

VanPool Options

Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid

Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid

Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses

Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees.

JOB SUMMARY

Perform work of moderate difficulty in Geographic Information System (GIS) and other mapping software. Review technical documents for processing and implementing complex splits, combinations and subdivisions for the Assessor's Office. Draw, edit and update mapping functions with the GIS database under minimal supervision.

Example of Duties

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Review and process technical documents describing real property, boundaries, and ownership. Assign parcel numbers for tax assessments within GIS database.
• Review and verify ownership and subdivision information for complex parcels, implement parcel splits, combinations, and legal acreage changes, and update GIS database using AutoCAD and other specialized applications.
• Review and research property information from developers and engineering companies, verify property descriptions and spatial reference points with County's GIS control points, and edit and convert client files to the County GIS format.
• Create and update clear and accurate property descriptions for Assessor parcels.
• Produce traverse files from legal descriptions; transfer files into the GIS database to establish parcel boundaries and update attributes within the parcel fabric.
• Track technical documents and analyze impact on Assessor's codes and records. Implement any identified changes into the GIS database layers.
• Create and export shapefiles from the GIS database.
• Review technical documents, deeds, and other records to update ownership and to evaluate data quality.
• Research and create custom maps utilizing the GIS database upon request.
• Update and maintain the GIS database according to policies and procedures.
• Correct data and make revisions in response to changes and additional data sets integrated into the GIS database.
• Meet with County leadership and developers to advise and coordinate on complex property development projects.
• Lead GIS Cartography Specialists, Cartography Technicians, and assist other staff with complex research issues and inquiries.
• Assist clients, other agencies and the general public in obtaining information.
• Interpret field notes, legal descriptions, and survey symbols for researching, identifying and verifying complex parcel information.
• Perform quality control checks to assure data integrity; edit and refine GIS data as assigned.
• May act in place of the GIS Cartography Manager in their absence.
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• None.

Minimum Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Associate's degree in Engineering, Cartography, Computer Science, or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience working with geographic information systems.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid Arizona Driver's License within 30 days of hire.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic and complex concepts of surveying and mapping.
• Knowledge of principles and techniques of Geographic Information System (GIS) and AutoCAD software.
• Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
• Knowledge of basic office equipment, techniques, and quality standards.
• Skill in using GIS software programs and other specialized application software.
• Skill in researching parcel information, title research and performing accurate data entry and mathematical calculations.
• Skill in reading and understanding geographic and technical information in a variety of data formats.
• Skill in professional writing techniques including grammar, punctuation, and typing.
• Ability to provide effective customer service and deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Ability to lead and train other department staff.
• Ability to think critically and analyze information from a variety of data sources.
• Ability to coordinate with County leadership and developers on complex property development projects.
• Ability to perform analytical research on complex legal descriptions, chain of titles, multiple property transactions, and associated deeds to complete parcel transactions.
• Ability to provide effective customer service and deal tactfully and courteously with the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to finger, grasp, handle, reach, kneel, lift, pull, stoop, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Notice to Applicants:

We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

This announcement may be closed as soon as a sufficient number of qualified applicants have applied.

Pinal County offers some of the best benefits in Arizona! We offer a wide range of employee benefits. You can details about our organizations benefit program or you can review the list below:

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
  
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    • After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
      
    • After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually

Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish

13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One

Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years

• Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  
• Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  
• Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  
• Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service

Comprehensive Wellness Program

• Quarterly Wellness Challenges
  
• Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  
• Vaccination Clinics
  
• Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  
• Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  
• Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  
• Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  
• Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi

Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!

Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From

• Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost

Dental and Vision Plans

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Alternative Work Schedules

Telehealth

Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education

Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options

Civil Service Leave

VanPool Options

Short-Term Disability - Employer Paid

Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid

Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses

Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees (Above listed benefits are in effect as of January 7, 2024)