Position Title: GIS Engineer Technician                              Department: Engineer/Tax Map Civil Service Status: ClassifiedFLSA Classification: Non-ExemptProbationary Period: (1) One YearGeneral Purpose for Job:  Maintain the integrity of all records pertaining to the Allen County and the County Engineer/Tax Map Office.  Assist the general public, land owners, legal and government representatives with inquiries pertaining to these records.Reporting Structure for GIS Engineer TechnicianDepartment Director or Administrator: County Engineer First-level Supervisor: Operations Engineer / Tax Map Supervisor   Work Coordinator: Operations Engineer / Tax Map SupervisorDUTIES (The duties listed below are illustrative of the work performed by this classification.  All duties are essential functions of the job unless otherwise noted.  The percentage of time allocated to each group of duties is approximate.)50% - Create/Update Engineering Maps and Databases

　　Prepare maps, notices, estimates and other materials for petition ditch hearingsPrepare topographic and watershed mapsDevelop landowner listPrepare maps, reports and datasets of historical informationPrepare, create and maintain datasets for work performed at the countyMiscellaneous engineering projects20% - Create/Update Maps and Databases

　　Perform research activities at the courthouse to create/update maps along with establishing and/or correcting chain of ownershipGather data from surveys, real estate deed descriptions and other legal descriptions to create/update various tax, road and GIS mapsScan new surveys and plats to update maps and databasesUse GIS and related software to create/update maps, databases and data layers along with being creative in producing special map products and reports.Maintain parcels of land, new transfers, and other records and files showing property lines.Computes acreages and assign land values to split properties for Auditor's office.Use GIS software to review, query, retrieve, and print property map information20% - Office Correspondences

　　Research and respond to information requests from other government offices, realtors, attorneys and the general publicRetrieve, review and interpret surveys and legal documents (e.g., real estate deeds and transfers) to verify land ownership, tax mailing address, property address, property location, lot dimensions, etc.Reproduces tax map copies for public use using a printer, plotter or copy machineProvide verbal and written responses, preparing simple to moderately complex written correspondence as needed10% - Miscellaneous

　　Assist other staff with inquiries, deed reviews, legal descriptions, transfers, etc. as neededConduct research (Recorder's Office, files, and database) of legal documents to insure they meet Allen County Conveyance Standards.Work cooperatively with other agencies, departments and the general public to support the Engineer's mission to serve the publicAttend and actively participate in department and other meetingsGather and compile data as requested by the EngineerPerform other related duties as assignedMINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE        **Education and Experi