Job Summary
The Clark County Geographic Information Services (GIS) division has a current opening for a Land Records Technician II. The Land Records Technician II position performs the full range of process work associated with land records and parcel maintenance and serves as a contact for customers (property owners, businesses, government agencies, etc.) regarding these technical issues.
This position reports directly to the GIS Manager and the Land Records Technician Lead. The Land Records Technician Lead makes assignments by defining objectives, priorities, and deadlines, and assists the incumbent with unusual situations or problems that do not have clear precedents.
Qualifications
Any combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities will be considered.
Education and Experience:
Three (3) to four (4) years of experience researching, interpreting and mapping legal descriptions, and researching property ownership history (chain of title).
OR
College degrees must have been conferred by an institution of higher education and have National Recognition of Accrediting Agencies by the U.S. Secretary of Education; official transcripts may be required at the time of hire.
Knowledge of: Legal descriptions pertaining to land ownership, research methods to determine right-of-way and property ownership history (chain of title), principles of geographic mapping and cartography, Esri ArcGIS Pro software, mathematics, and effective methods and principles of customer service and problem-solving.
Ability to: Read, understand, and interpret legal descriptions and legal documents as they pertain to real property; understand and respond to mapping requests from the public; understand and respond to questions as they pertain to the County’s property maps and land records; learn and remain current on technical processes, trends, and applicable computer software; work with a high level of focus and attention to detail in a methodical manner; and establish and maintain working relationships with employees and the public
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With its great natural beauty, Clark County, Washington, always has attracted people and businesses. We welcome those who visit and settle here, providing fresh perspectives, growing diversity and vibrant energy.
Our forward-looking community is framed by the scenic Cascade Range to the east and the majestic Columbia River to the south and west. The area is a picturesque place to work, play, and live.
Named for Captain William Clark of Lewis and Clark Expedition fame, our county is one of the fastest growing regions in Washington state and the Portland, Oregon, metropolitan area. Today, more than 467,000 people call Clark County home.
Clark County government works to enhance the quality of life for all of our diverse community by providing services with integrity, openness and accountability. We are one of the county's largest employers, providing a wide range of rewarding careers for about 1,570 people.