Summary

Reports to the Chief Deputy Assessor and performs mapping of real property in order to provide accurate records for identification and appraisal purposes.

This class specification reflects the general concept and intent of the classification and should not be construed as a detailed statement of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

Essential Duties

Prepares and updates all Assessor’s maps. 
 
Assigns and records parcel numbers and descriptions to all property within the County. 
 
Processes segregations and combines parcels while maintaining records with respect to legal ownerships. 
 
Supports the appraisal staff in identification, location, and dimensions of property to ensure accurate appraisals. 
 
Processes applications and monitors current use and other assessor administrated State programs as assigned. 
 
Assists the public and other departments with property research and various aspects of Assessor’s Office property management. 
 
Effectively communicates orally and in writing. 
 
Creates and maintains good relations with fellow employees and the general public. 
 
Performs other duties as assigned. 
 

 

Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED.

Washington State Driver’s License. 
 
Working knowledge of computer applications. 
 
Three (3) years experience in the Assessor’s Office desirable.
 
Background in real estate appraisal is desirable. 
 
 

Supplemental Information

Work is primarily performed in an office environment; however, some fieldwork on undeveloped terrain is essential.  Fieldwork may be performed alone and in remote areas. 
 

1. Monitors status of all work in the mapping section to assure timely output.

    

2. Prepares all edits to Assessor maps and distributes these edits to the GIS Department for input.  

3. Assigns and records parcel numbers and legal descriptions according to various legal documents for all property within the County.  
4. Process and input boundary line adjustments, subdivisions, short plats, long plats, annexations, vacations, ordinances, segregations and combinations to all property within the County.
5. Verifies property legal descriptions.
6. Maintains legal ownerships and contact information records according to various legal documents (i.e. deeds, death certificates, divorce decrees, etc.
7. Intake and process current use, designated forest land and other Assessor administrated State programs as assigned.
8. Prepares and enters corrections to property tax statements and related documents.
9. Research historic records of varying content.
10. Supports the appraisal staff in identification, location, and dimensions of property to ensure accurate appraisals.  
11. Assists the public and other departments with property research and various aspects of Assessor’s Office property management.  
12. Effectively communicates orally and in writing.  
13. Creates and maintains good relations with fellow employees and the general public.
14. Performs other duties as assigned.        

     

     

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Knowledge of general office practices and procedures.
2. Ability to organize work and meet established deadlines.
3. Knowledge of proper phone etiquette and customer service techniques.
4. Skilled in the use of standard office equipment i.e., computers, printers, calculators, etc.
5. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office software.
6. Skilled in attention to detail and accuracy.
7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with coworkers, supervisors and the general public.
8. Skilled in the proper use of spelling, punctuation, and rules of grammar.

Education and Experience:

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Two (2) years of experience in cartography.
3. A valid Washington State driver’s license and acceptable driving record. 

Desirable Qualifications:

• • Five (5) years’ experience in an Assessor’s Office.
  • Background in real estate or land surveying.
  • Knowledge of Geographical Information Systems (GIS).