• Job Description

  Req#: 4355551
  This position performs complex technical work applying knowledge of cartographic processes and Geographic Information Systems in the assembly, analysis, storage, display and maintenance of the parcel layer in the geographic database. Performs a variety of duties related to the creation and maintenance of parcel records including ownership, sales data, legal descriptions, tax areas, maintenance of taxing authority boundaries, mobile home information, and property tax exemptions. This position completes complex analysis of recorded conveyance documents, court orders and plats. Provides technical support in mass appraisal by the retrieval, manipulation and analysis of spatially referenced data. Also provides information to the public over the phone and in person concerning all areas of assessment data and ownership records. This position must be able to work in an ever changing work environment. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES:1. High standards of ethics and integrity2. Trustworthy and honest3. Excellent team player4. Detail oriented and observant5. A ‘can-do’, helpful, supportive, positive attitude6. Strong desire to identify the best way to get something done7. Takes pride and ownership in their work8. Self-motivated9. Takes initiative10. Strong communicator both in writing and verballySUPERVISION RECEIVEDWorks under the direct supervision of Senior Land Record Management Specialist and the Assessment Coordinator. May be required to work under the supervision of other managers depending on project assignment. SUPERVISION EXERCISEDNone.$28.05 - $35.53 per hour plus benefits (see benefits tab on the job posting). The position will normally start at $28.05 per hour.As an applicant for this position, you should be aware of Senate Bill 19-085, the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The act requires employers to announce the pay range for job openings. This range encompasses the nine pay steps available should you receive the position and demonstrate satisfactory performance over time.In addition to the Weld County benefits, the Assessor’s Office offers flexible work schedules for well-performing employees including modified work week and remote work opportunities. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. In addition, an individual must be able to perform the county-wide Core Competencies. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These general duties cover the basic responsibilities for this position. Additional duties will be assigned depending on the project or the need. Parcel Creation and Mapping 30%: Use automated computerized drafting equipment, computers and plotters for the creation and maintenance of parcel, roadway, subdivision boundaries and tax district coordinate data in the geographic information database.Produce requested documents from the parcel layer such as district maps, split images, plat maps or other recorded documentation.Create new parcels based on recorded documents using legal and administrative standards.Maintain state parcel number system providing the link to the tabular parcel data. Maintain ancillary geographic data including street names, tax district codes, subdivision names and filings, lot and block numbers.Use and understand the tools of overlay analysis in ArcMap.Parcel Maintenance 30%: Research, read, interpret, review, and depict all manner of recorded documents to ascertain accurate ownership, tax authority boundary changes and parcel boundary changes.Maintain comprehensive and accurate sales data records. Update mobile home information following statutory regulations.Research and apply property tax statutes and administrative rules to assessment administration problems.Communication 25%: Interact with attorneys, title companies, municipalities, and the general public to verify the accuracy of data and to respond to inquiries regarding chain of title, and all other assessment questions. Communicate effectively in verbal and written form with administrative staff, appraisal staff, supervisors and managers. Administration 15%: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, other employees, governmental agencies, professional, and the public. Monitor workload, work in an efficient and organized manner and meets deadlines and goals.Monitor current procedures and offer suggestions and ideas for ways to improve the processes.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES•Excellent computer skills – knowledge of Word, Excel, Access and Outlook•Ability to learn and use property tax laws and statutes•Ability to work in an ever-changing work environment •Excellent customer service and people skills•Excellent verbal and written communication skills•Ability to locate property by address, legal description and map •Ability to logically reason through a problem•Ability to create and maintain accurate records•Ability to work under deadline pressure in an environment of increasing workloads•Ability to work quickly and accurately to achieve objectives•Ability to read plat maps, GIS parcel maps and building permits in order to identify property and buildings accurately•Ability to organize workload to achieve objectives•Ability to multi-task and manage multiple priorities•Ability to work independently with minimal guidance once projects are assigned•Ability to work in ARC/INFO and ArcMap software as well as computerized drafting equipment.•Ability to exercise independent judgment concerning accuracy and completeness of legal or recorded documents. •Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including personal computers, scanners, copies, calculators and telephones. •Ability to accept direction from the Senior Land Record Management Specialist and the Assessment Coordinator.SPECIFIC DUTIESIndividual performance goals will be established during performance reviews and must be completed satisfactorily. Additional duties may be assigned as determined by management depending on the project or the office requirements.EDUCATION:High School diploma or equivalent required. Experience in working with Microsoft Excel and Word required. Technical knowledge of legal descriptions or title work preferred. Experience in ARC/INFO and ArcMap software preferred or any combination of surveying, GIS, automated assessment mapping or education which provides the required skills, knowledge and ability, subject to the approval of the Assessor. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:Experience in ArcMap software preferred or any combination of surveying, GIS, automated assessment mapping or education which provides the required skills, knowledge and ability, subject to the approval of the Assessor. Experience in working with Microsoft Excel and Word required. Technical knowledge of PLSS, legal descriptions and title work preferred.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Physical Requirements: Each field staff member must by physically able to operate a variety of equipment including computers, calculators, adding machines, facsimile machines, tape measures, cameras, drafting instruments. Requires the ability to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally and up to ten pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work. Requires the ability to maintain body equilibrium when bending, stooping, crouching, climbing, reaching and/or stretching arms, legs or other parts of the body and to physically maneuver over and/or upon varying terrain, surfaces or structures.Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable, functional, structural or composite characteristics (whether similar or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people or things.Interpersonal Communications: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors, and carrying those instructions out to a satisfactory conclusion.Language Ability: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, correspondence, forms, deeds, blueprints, financial statements, statutes, sales information, manuals, maps, sketches. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence, reports, forms, sketches, worksheets, and questionnaires using prescribed formats. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control and confidence.Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagrammatic form; and deal with multiple abstract and concrete variables.Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical or professional languages including appraisal, accounting and tax terminology.Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas and calculate decimals and percentages; interpret graphs; compute discount, interest profit and loss ratio and proportions thereof.Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.Motor coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately in using office equipment.Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items of office equipment, field equipment.Color Distinction: Requires ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress and when confronted with persons acting under stress.Physical Communication: Requires the ability to talk and hear; able to communicate via the telephone, E-mail and other related technical methods.

• About the company

  Located in northern Colorado, Weld County is home to charming small towns, thriving cities and approximately 4,000 square miles of wide open sky and beautiful mountain views.

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