Land Records Specialist - Beaufort County Tax Assessor's Office - Beaufortedc : Job Details

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Description of Work: Performs technical work involving the use of public ownership records and digital editing of parcel maps used in maintaining the county Land Records program and Geographic Information System. Research deeds, surveys, civil actions, and special proceedings of landowners as necessary to compile information in the tax office data systems. Performs editing in GIS by coding information, labeling maps, computing acreage, zones, and boundary parcels. Utilizes computerized data entry equipment and various mapping, indexing, and custom designed programs to enter, update, store and/or retrieve information to create and maintain land maps and records. Works with industry professionals to research deeds, wills, survey maps, crop allotment reports, and other records to verify or clarify information, as necessary. Maps new parcel activity using digital orthophotos and edits other land records accordingly. Provides assistance to the public, other county departments and agencies, including tax office staff, as needed in the areas of real estate, property location and printing hard copies of maps.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Considerable knowledge of standard practices, materials and equipment used in land survey drafting. Considerable knowledge of the principles of drafting and cartography. General knowledge of procedures, laws, maps, forms, and records used in real estate transfers. Ability to interpret deeds and transfer the pertinent data to maps. Ability to recognize inconsistencies present in deed descriptions and utilize the information available to achieve the best representation of a tax parcel. Ability to read and interpret land surveys. Ability to read and interpret U.S. Geological Survey topographical maps and NC DOT maps and relate them to property maps. Ability to explain and interpret real property transfer policies and methods to the general public. Ability to exercise tact and courtesy in frequent contact with the general public and other County and municipal officials. Ability to operate standard office equipment, GIS Systems, various mapping indexing and design programs, Microsoft applications and the internet.

Minimum Training and Experience: Graduation from a community college with an associate's degree in geographic information systems, geography, cartography, or related field, and experience in tax mapping or related work that includes use of GIS; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred: Applicant with the ability to obtain appropriate Mapper Certification from NC Property Mappers Association. Ability to be designated as Map Review Officer.

Application Procedure: Submit a Beaufort County application to Alexis Washington, Beaufort County Human Resources, 121 West Third Street, Washington, NC 27889 via email to [email protected], in person, or postal mail (please be reminded there may be a delay with postal mail delivery). Beaufort County applications are available online at www.beaufortcountync.gov or may be obtained at the Beaufort County Administration Building.

Application deadline: Open until filled.

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of county applications. An updated application is required if applicant has applied previously for Beaufort County positions. Applicants must provide complete work history, documentation of all certifications, places and dates of employment and hours worked.

Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Criminal Background Check, Driving Record Check, and Pre-Employment Drug Screen are Required.

Valid North Carolina License Required.

Job ID 414221 Category Full-time Employment Status Open Salary Starting Salary Range: $42,577 - $55,351 (Pay Grade 64) Posted March 24, 2025 Closing Open Until Filled.