CAD Mapping Technician I

Position Information

Gain CAD experience with the County of Sonoma as CAD Mapping Technician I!

Starting salary up to $40.77/hour ($85,091/year) a nd a competitive total compensation package!*

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Career Advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Cadastral Mapping Technician II (Annual salary up to $91,749)
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $500 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

Clerk-Recorder-Assessor -Registrar of Voters
With over 183,000 parcels of land in Sonoma County, the Assessor's division of the Clerk-Recorder-Assessor-Registrar of Voters Office relies on their CAD Mapping Technicians to help provide residents of Sonoma County with accurate and timely property assessments.

As a CAD Mapping Technician I, you will learn to:

• Use AutoCad to create, update, and maintain Assessor maps, map records, and property records
• Interpret legal documents, proposals, and maps to determine their effect on property boundaries, title, and taxation
• Review and approve maps, proposals, and legal descriptions which are used by various agencies to create annexations, reorganizations, and Williamson Act contracts
• Assist professional surveyors, engineers, and attorneys with cadastral mapping related issues and requests
• Assist the public in-person and over the phone in areas related to property description, map interpretation, acreage status and other map related inquiries

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Experience and training with AutoCAD and related software tools
• Some experience working with real estate title policies and procedures
• Familiarity with survey maps and basic land surveying concepts
• Attention to detail for reviewing legal documents, proposals, and maps
• The ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively with coworkers, the public, and professionals including surveyors, engineers, and attorneys regarding assessor mapping related issues
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Word

This recruitment is being conducted to fill a CAD Mapping Technician I position. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment . The Civil Service Title for this position is Cadastral Mapping Technician I.

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits directory.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Any combination of training and work experience that demonstrates possession the listed knowledge and abilities. Normally, some experience in map or engineering drafting using CAD software and some experience that included reading and interpreting legal property descriptions would provide this opportunity. Experience working with real estate title policies and procedures is highly desirable.

Education: Any combination of educational course work and training that demonstrates possession of the listed knowledge and abilities. Normally, academic courses or training in mechanical and computer drafting, engineering, surveying, trigonometry, geometry, and related fields would provide such an opportunity. Specific training the in AutoCAD (or other software used by the department) cadastral mapping techniques and other software with which it can be integrated is highly desirable.

Note: Employees in the class of Cadastral Mapping Technician I serve a 12-month probationary period. Employees newly hired or reinstated into the class of Cadastral Mapping Technician II serve a 12-month probationary period while employees promoted into the class serve a 6-month probationary period.

License: Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of: techniques, principles, practices, and equipment used in creating, maintaining and updating Assessor’s maps and mapping records; legal property descriptions and records; real estate title policies and procedures; basic computer aided drafting software such as AutoCAD; mechanical and CAD drafting techniques and principles; surveying principles; geometry and trigonometry.

Ability to: use mechanical drafting and CAD software to accurately create, update and maintain Assessor’s maps and mapping records; learn to interpret title and property laws and records; understand legal property descriptions, maps, drawings, and records; perform arithmetic, geometric, and trigonometric calculations; learn to identify and resolve irregularities, ambiguities, and problems encountered while producing accurate maps and records; communicate effectively both orally and in writing with surveyors, engineers, representatives of other agencies, and the public; follow oral, written, and diagrammatic instructions; establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and others.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluated and taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.



Responses to supplemental questions will be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

COUNTY OF SONOMA BENEFITS: GENERAL*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off :Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan : Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generousCounty contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement :Fully integrated with Social Security.For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan : Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical :County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief :County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331.Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources/divisions-and-units/employee-relations/labor-agreements-and-salary-resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts go to https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/administrative-support-and-fiscal-services/human-resources or, contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonoma-county.org or (707) 565-2900.

*IMPORTANT NOTES: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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