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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 06-02-1997 - 8g 1 Orange County Board of Commissioners Agenda Item Abstract Meeting Date: June 2, 1997 Action Agenda Item No. Subject: Classification Plan Amendment - GIS Mapping J Department: Personnel and Land Records/GIS Public Hearing: Yes No X Budget Amendment Needed: Yes No X Attachment(s): Information Contact: GIS Mapper II and GIS Assistant Elaine Holmes, Personnel Director Class Specifications Extension 2550 Roscoe Reeve, Land Records/GIS Director, Extension 2501 Telephone Number: Hillsborough 732-8181 Chapel Hill 968-4501 Durham 688-7331 Mebane 227-2031 Purpose: To consider amending the Orange County Classification and Pay Plan by: • Establishing the new class of GIS Mapper II at Salary Grade 66 ($25,928 - $41,226). • Establishing the new class of GIS Assistant at Salary Grade 63 ($22,398 - $35,615). Background: Over the past several years, Land Records/GIS employees have been attending training sessions and receiving on the job training in the capabilities and use of the Geographic Information System (GIS). In this period, the duties and responsibilities of the Land Records positions have changed to included GIS functions. Since May 1996, Land Records employees have performed most of their mapping functions with the use of the GIS. Because of the development of the GIS role, the Land Records Director requested that Personnel complete a current 2 classification and pay study of the property mapping and related positions in Land Records. Personnel received updated position descriptions for each of the four positions involved and has completed this review. Based on the classification study and review of available labor market information, Personnel has identified the following position classification changes within the existing Orange County Classification and Pay Plan: • One Property Mapper II position currently at Salary Grade 64 will be reclassified to the already existing class of GIS Mapper 1, still at Salary Grade 64. • One Property Mapper I position at Salary Grade 62 also will be reclassified to an existing class of GIS Mapper I at Salary Grade 64. In addition, Personnel is recommending that: • One Property Mapper II position at Salary Grade 64 be reclassified to a new class of GIS Mapper 11 at Salary Grade 66. • One Appraisal Technician position at Salary Grade 63 be reclassified to the new class of GIS Assistant, still at Salary Grade 63. The GIS Mapper II level is recommended to recognize the higher level of technical complexity involved in: • Creating customized GIS maps using advanced computer functions; • Working with data bases and performing data analyses; • Troubleshooting and resolving GIS mapping problems which may occur. The GIS Assistant class recognizes a range of duties in preparing information for GIS mapping. These include reviewing maps, documents and computer reports to complete information for mapping and researching areas needing adjustment or revision. 3 Funds to implement the results of the classification and pay study, included the new class of GIS Mapper II are available within the approved budget for 1996-97. Recommendation: The Manager recommends the Board approve amending the Classification and Pay Plan by: • Establishing the new class of GIS Mapper II at Salary Grade 66. • Establishing the new class of GIS Assistant at Salary Grade 63. f:\pers\elgin\classify\revenue\gisabs.doc Attachment 1 4 C3127-5/97 GIS ASSISTANT GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: Performs responsible technical work in assigning/creating PINs and coordinating project work for the GIS. Work is performed under regular supervision. TYPICAL TASKS: Assign/create parcel identification numbers (PIN)to the face of land records documents; Performs basic property record editing such as mergers or splits to assign/create the PIN; Preassign documents to be recorded at a later date; Assists public, agencies, and employees from other County departments with land records questions in person or by phone; Assists the public in using the computer to review land records documents. Reviews and compares computer printouts to documents and plats to locate missing information; Reviews documents for active parcel identification numbers; Files documents in tile order and labels documents for GIS Mappers; Makes status maps of townships to keep record of updates completed; Reviews problem areas on tax maps and determine if maps are ready for GIS use or if further research is needed; Reviews computer printouts which lists map references, but fail to show deed references for ownership; Searches data on computer and documents to locate deed references according to properties plotted; Performs related tasks as required. KNOWLEDGES SKILLS AND AEIL•ITIES• General knowledge of the principles,practices,techniques and equipment of property mapping; general knowledge of GIS and its functions and capabilities; ability to read and interpret property description and title instruments; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public; EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by at least 1 year of experience in working with parcel maintenance and land records documents. SPECIAL. REQUIREMENTS: Certified mapper by the North Carolina Property Mapper Association and a certified mapper by the State of North Carolina. Attachment 2 5 C3133-5/97 GIS MAPPER II GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK: Performs difficult technical work in the preparation and maintenance of digital real property maps, street centerline maps, and tabular data records; does related work as required. Work is performed under general supervision. Provides leadership, guidance and direction to other mapping staff. TYPICAL TASKS: Performs advanced computer functions on the GIS which includes performing work at the command level, outside of program applications and creating custom maps; Uses GIS software and UNIX operating system to solve data management problems and correct data files; Provides workstation backup of data files; Develops GIS parcel mapping capabilities and resolves and/or troubleshoots any mapping problems that may occur; Acts as a resource for any questions or problems relating to parcel mapping using GIS; Informs County employees, realtors, and attorneys on how to use the GIS by providing group demonstrations; Serves as lead worker; Develops and updates GIS user's manual and handouts; Captures GIS data for system by using the keyboard, digitizer and mouse; Queries data record for property information using GIS software applications; Uses GIS software application to preassign PINS, data and road centerlines with associated data such as addresses; Performs related tasks as required. KNOWL.EDGES. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of the principles,practices,techniques and equipment of GIS parcel mapping; thorough knowledge of GIS technology; ability to read and interpret property descriptions and title instruments; ability to operate computerized GIS mapping equipment; ability to prepare accurate and neat drawings; skill in the use of GIS computer hardware and software applications at the command level to do the needed data treatment beyond the application level; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited community college with major course work in drafting, surveying, geometry or related field and at least 3 years experience in using ARC/INFO software for parcel mapping and parcel map creation. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Certified senior mapper by the North Carolina Property Mapper Association and a certified mapper by the State of North Carolina.