THE AGENCY

The primary mandated services of the Assessor's Office include: locate and identify the ownership of all taxable property in Alameda County; determine the taxability of all property; determine the re-appraisability of property changing ownership or having new construction added; annually assess all real estate in accordance with the provisions of Article XIIIA of the State Constitution (Proposition 13); annually assess all taxable personal property at its fair market value; determine and apply all legal exemptions against these assessments; and surrender an accurate assessment roll to the Auditor's Office prior to July 1st each year.

The Assessor’s Office mission is to provide timely and accurate appraisal services in a manner resulting in fair and equitable treatment for all Alameda County taxpayers. With a proposed staffing level of 175.47 full‐time equivalent positions, this team of professionals provides mandated assessment services performed in accordance with the California Constitution, Revenue and Taxation Code, Government Code, and State Board of Equalization guidelines and directives.

THE POSITION

Mapping Technicians perform a variety of detailed mapping and drafting work; interpret and delineate property ownership; establish and maintain detailed and inter-related mapping systems; interpret and coordinate technical research data; and perform related work as required.

For more detailed information about the job classification, visit: Mapping Technician III (#2303)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either I

The equivalent of one-year experience in the class of Mapping Technician II in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.)
Or II

Possession of an Associate of Science or Arts Degree in Civil Drafting Technology from an accredited college or university,
AND

The equivalent of three years of full-time, increasingly responsible and varied mapping or drafting experience. Experience with computer-assisted drafting (CAD) or geographic information systems (GIS) is desirable.

Or III

The equivalent of four years of full-time increasingly responsible and varied mapping or drafting technician work, which involved establishing and maintaining detailed inter-related mapping systems.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above minimum qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Modern office practices and procedures including the use of computer hardware, software and related equipment.
• Mathematics, including trigonometry.
• Basic sub-professional engineering drafting materials, techniques and instruments.

Ability to:

• Prepare complete and comprehensive written reports involving the analysis of rules and regulations.
• Interpret plans and documents.
• Prepare neat and accurate mapping work.
• Read and interpret legal descriptions.
• Read and understand maps and property descriptions, surveys and tract descriptions.
• Reproduce and maintain maps.
• Communicate effectively and coordinate the work of others.
• Utilize geographic information systems (GIS).