GIS/Real Property Analyst - Kenosha, United States - Wisconsin Land Information Association

Description

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.

Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Enters ownership changes and sale information via interpretation of recorded legal documents
Maps and maintains cadastral, zoning, E911, and other geospatial layer changes in the enterprise GIS system
Prepares and maintains assessment rolls for taxation purposes
Develops mapping applications and tools
Researches and analyzes recorded documents; drafts letters/correspondence to attorneys, title companies, and the public regarding identified issues and potential solutions
Responds to requests for geospatial and/or taxation-based datasets
Provides new tax parcel numbers, drafts new legal descriptions, and configures lot dimensions/area as needed
Scans and indexes all surveys provided from registered land surveyors and assists public in accessing surveys
Balances open book changes and board of review changes with assessor's totals
Updates Land Information web pages on Kenosha County website
Assigns property addresses to unincorporated areas of Kenosha County
Performs other work as required or assigned
Success Factors

Knowledge of surveying terms such as degrees, bearings, distance, radius, sense of direction; legal descriptions, assessment roll practices and procedures; Wisconsin Statutes Chapters 70.09 and 59.

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Skill in and understanding of drafting/engineering scale and land measurement compass
Skill in using Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and Teams
Ability to perform data entry accurately; understand basic accounting terms; understand the taxation cycle
Ability to read and interpret maps, land surveys, and legal title ownership changes; read, interpret, and write legal descriptions; understand real estate practices and abstracting
Ability to organize multiple priorities, meet schedules and deadlines of the work; work independently and with limited oversight to meet deadlines; follow oral and written instructions; acquire and maintain general knowledge of department policy
Ability to listen, communicate, collaborate, and convey sometimes complex information to individuals with varying degrees of knowledge/experience
Ability to adapt to changing protocols and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment; perform highly detailed work within defined or ambiguous timeframes and amidst distractions
Ability to work respectfully in a diverse and inclusive environment, remain professional and courteous at all times, and exercise good judgement in stressful situations; communicate clearly, concisely, and respectfully, both orally and in writing, with peers and customers
Job Requirements, Education, Training and Experience
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in spatial sciences, geographic information systems, or closely related field
One to two years of experience in geographic information systems, surveying, real estate
Or any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform required tasks
Preferred Experience
Three to five years of experience utilizing GIS/mapping in a land records-based environment
Other Job Requirements
Valid driver's license
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