GIS Specialist - Real Estate Assessor's Office

Job Description

Come join the City of Chesapeake Real Estate Assessor’s Office and use your Geographic Information Systems [ GIS ] talents to make a difference!

General responsibilities of the GIS Specialist include:

• Converts preliminary and recorded subdivisions, condominiums, easements, plats and other documents by creating and editing the GIS Parcel Fabric in ArcGIS Pro.
• Reviews preliminary re-subdivision plats.
• Creates parcels and makes data changes based on recorded plats and documents within the Vision CAMA system.
• Conducts research of legal documents to ensure the correct platting of property descriptions.
• Provides customer service for walk‑in or call‑in customers.
• Works toward achieving a one‑to‑one match between the parcel layer and assessment software.
• Uses GIS system to produce mapping products such as preliminary plans, base map data, and custom maps and charts.
• Collects, enters, prepares, and converts data from hard copy to digital form.
• Creates, updates, and edits departmental GIS data layers.
• Maintains Department Website.
• Reviews and manages quality control operations and verification to ensure the accuracy of data and system integrity.
• Researches and analyzes available information to assist staff, developers, builders, and others, including support of historical title research.
• Extracts related GIS data for use in project planning and development.
• Assists in the development and planning of emergency events using GIS and CAD programs and data.
• Collaborates across departments (e.g., City Attorney, Development and Permits, Planning) to problem‑solve various issues.
• Conducts assigned studies.

Performs other related tasks as assigned.

Vocational / Educational Requirement:
Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems or a closely related field.

Experience Requirement:
This job class requires a minimum of two years of related, full‑time equivalent experience.

Special Requirements:
Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short‑term department needs and/or city‑wide emergencies.

• Experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS Suite, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Enterprise
• Experience with ESRI’s Parcel Fabric
• Effective analysis and problem‑solving skills
• Current GISP Certification
• Knowledge of plats, surveys and deeds

Location:

Chesapeake, VA

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short‑term department needs and/or city‑wide emergencies.

Pay: $55,854 – $83,083 annually; starting salary based on qualifications and experience.

Pay Grade: GE11 | Pay Basis:
Semi‑Monthly | Position Driving Requirement: N – Never | Number of hours worked per week: 40