Mapper I

The employee acquires deeds from the Probate Office, and assigns map numbers to each deed

The employee will provide financial support in receiving and compiling receipts

Use computer-assisted mapping to update and maintain the county tax mapping program

Performs record research activities

Creates new maps for files

Assists surveyors, title workers, attorneys, and property owners, as necessary

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

Job Functions A

Plotting: Locates property on map by reading deeds

Determines whether deed will require name change or split

Using Computer assisted mapping/GIS plots parcels using bearing and distance as provided in deed description

Determines location of newly developed subdivision and scans, digitizes or plots on ownership maps as per recorded plats

Completes property change forms, to reflect current ownership and writes brief legal description when line changes are made

Obtains copies of ROW plats from county or state highway department and update map files as needed

Digitize or create maps for new files

B

Mapping Administration: Determines corrections to be made as indicated on error change forms

Verifies ownership by printout or assessment sheet

Performs record searches as required

Make ownership changes as per death or marriage certificates

Update line changes in mapping system as necessary

Makes sure deed reference on change form has been worked

Make changes if address on parcel error change form is more current than address on deed

C

Miscellaneous: Performs record research

Uses direct and reverse indexes in probate office to research title problem deeds

Refers to lot books, assessments and plat books as references

Refers to apartment and miscellaneous books to map new condominiums

Uses index in Probate Office to locate wills

Uses index in circuit clerk's office to locate divorce decrees when necessary

Assists property owners and/or attorneys to resolve discrepancies or errors in ownership of property lines

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Knowledge of principles and methods of tax mappings

- knowleddge of Alabama Department of Revenue specifications for property ownership map maintenance program

- Computer skills to operate and understand the functions of computer assisted mapping systems

- Mathematics skills, which include knowledge of geometry to calculate acreage, distance, units of measure, etc

- Writing skills to write legal descriptions accurately

- Drafting skills

- Surveying skills

- Ability to effectively communicate with supervisor, co-workers and public

- Ability to read and understand legal documents, maps, aerial photos, basic records, etc

- Ability to operate office machines such as digitizers, polar planimeter, calculator, copy machine, engineer's scale, drafting tools, Leroy lettering set, etv

- Ability to interpret spatial data on aerial photos and determine planimetric features

Other Characteristics: Must be 21 years of age

Must possess a valid Alabama driver's license

Educational and Experience Requiements

Associate Degree in computer aided design and mapping, civil engineering technology geography or mapping related field, etc

Must have a minimum of 18 months experience in tax mapping

Prior education, training and experience in the mapping field or technical/vocational school certificates and courses in fields related to mapping may be given consideration in lieu of college level education

Must have successfully completed the following Alabama Department of Revenue Property Tax Education and Certification Program courses: - Alabama III - Basic Mapping - Alabama VII - Intermediate Mapping

Position Requirements and Experience

Basic Mapping Real and Personal Property Calculations Deeded vs

Calculated Property Industrial Properties: Real and Personal Intermediate Mapping ESRI Arc GIS Training Flagship Mapping Splits Training