Job Description

Job Description

Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT:

The Appraisal District is an equal opportunity employer and does not consider race, color, creed, age or sex in matters of employment. The masculine or feminine pronoun is used only for convenience and either may be substituted for the other.

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the general administrative direction of the GIS Coordinator the GIS Technician is responsible for editing boundary lines and updating ownership information in the Potter - Randall Appraisal District's GIS/Mapping database and CAMA database. He will work from plat maps, deeds and various land records. This position will work with the public to answer questions regarding location of tax parcels and ownership. While working with the public he should present himself in a courteous and knowledgeable manner. He must be able to make logical decisions and take responsibility for those decisions. He will at times work alone. This will require him to be self-disciplined and possess the ability to self-supervise.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interpret plats, deeds, and any other document that affects property ownership, boundary.
• Communicate with and reflect changes issued by various public entities.
• Consult with and/or advise taxpayers, land agents, realtors, tax office, title companies and other employees through all types of communication.
• Create new accounts resulting from new plats or split-outs of existing accounts and complete all necessary changes in CAMA and GIS systems.
• Interpret account changes issued by appraisers.
• Make mathematical computations and calculations.
• Complete roll corrections due to changes to accounts after certification.
• Compose letters to taxpayers concerning changes to their accounts.
• Be completely knowledgeable of inquiry programs on the computer.
• Be able to relate necessary information to customers based on the inquiry program.
• Be able to transfer calls, or contact another employee, within the office for more specific information.
• Take direct instruction and correction from any other person in management position.
• Be willing to aid other employees in projects that are necessary to the operation of the Appraisal District.
• He shall have the ability to work in a team environment.
• He shall be able to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• He shall perform any other duties necessary to fulfill the goals of the Appraisal District.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Graduation from a standard high school, with courses in math and business computer information systems.
• Knowledgeable in GIS/Mapping software or similar experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Have knowledge of modern office practices.
• Have knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite – (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)
• Adaptability to change jobs and/or positions as situations dictate
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, and public contacts.
• Must have a passing grade on the five skill tests (Numerical, Alphabetical, Name Checking, Number Checking and Number Facility)

DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Be familiar with various systems of land measurements used in local land descriptions.
• Be able to interpret metes and bounds descriptions in deeds and filed documents.
• Understand the coding and technical information of computer software.

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