Resource Specialist ; Parcel Mapping Specialist

Job Description

The Parcel Mapping Specialist serves as the expert and performs complex technical duties related to the creation, maintenance, and updating of geographic information systems (GIS) for real property mapping. This role requires the interpretation of intricate and comprehensive legal documents, such as deeds and survey plats, to ensure the accurate representation of all property boundaries in the Department of Natural Resources’ (DNR) digital and physical map records.

The specialist oversees all parcel mapping where the DNR maintains surface use rights across the State of Michigan, including the State Forests, Game Areas, Parks and Recreation Areas. This position also serves as a point of contact for internal staff, government agencies, and the public regarding property data and mapping inquiries. This position is also responsible for developing, updating and maintaining interactive maps depicting DNR land ownership.

The workstation for this position will be in Lansing at the Deborah

A. Stabenow Building or at another DNR location as office space is available.

• Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in a physical, biological, or natural resource science, resource management, resource planning, engineering or a related field.
• Experience: Four years of professional experience in the protection, development and maintenance of land, water, or natural resources, including two years equivalent to the experienced (P11) level in state service; or, one year equivalent to the senior (12) level in state service.

Please attach a cover letter, resume, and official college transcripts (if applicable) to your application. Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further. If applicable, you must attach an electronic and/or scanned copy of your official college/university transcripts.

For our purposes, “Official Transcripts” must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar’s signature and/or seal.

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