Job Description

Job Title: Property Mapper Clerk

Department: Tax Assessment Office

Starting Rate: $16.00 per hour

Dauphin County Tax Assessment is currently accepting applications for the full-time position of Property Mapper Clerk The overall objective of the employee in this position is to maintain cadastral maps to ensure the integrity of the Dauphin County real property tax maps through plotting of parcels by reading deeds and plans as provided. The Property Mapper Clerk is also responsible for secondary office responsibilities. The Property Mapper Clerk serves as the Secondary office receptionist for the public area, including but not limited to the following responsibilities: greeting visitors, serves as a phone operator, attends to in-person and telephone inquiries within the framework of established office policy, and assists visitors in the public area with PC-based questions and with PC operations as needed. The employee in this role is also responsible for the additional duties listed below.

OTHER DUTIES OF THE JOB

1. Reads legal descriptions and land survey descriptions on deeds, maps, plats, subdivision plans and plots, same relative to existing Dauphin County property tax maps to verify accuracy, and if required, notify mapping administrator.
2. Creates, by plotting, new parcels on working property tax maps for transfer to draftsperson.
3. Prepares data entry forms containing correct transfer of ownership information from recorded instruments for maintenance of the databases.
4. Files, retrieves, and sorts documents alphabetically and numerically.

5. Performs Uniform Parcel Identifier certification – document review prior to recording with the Recorder of Deed’s Office utilizing PC with DEVNET-proprietary software.

6. Effectively accomplishes tasks daily within the policies established relative to transfers and mapping procedures.
7. Preforms other job-related duties as required.

A. WORK EXPERIENCE

• Experience in Customer service or public facing environments preferred. Must possess working knowledge of Microsoft Office and demonstrate confidence and professionalism when managing phone-based communication.

B. EDUCATION

• Graduation from high school or an accredited equivalency program.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

1. Receives instruction and supervision from Director, Office Manager, Mapping Administrator.

WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Works indoors in adequate workspace, lighting, temperatures, and ventilation.
2. Works with average indoor exposure to noise, stress, and disruptions.
3. Normal indoor exposure to dust/dirt.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL CONDITIONS

1. Must possess ability to record, convey and present information, explain procedures, and follow instructions.
2. Must be able to sit for long periods throughout the workday, with intermittent periods of standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching, stooping, and grasping as necessary to carry out job duties.
3. Dexterity requirements range from simple to coordinated movements of fingers/hands, feet/legs, and torso necessary to carry out job duties.
4. Sedentary work, with occasional lifting/carrying of objects with maximum weight of ten pounds.
5. Must be able to pay close attention to details and concentrate on work.
6. Must demonstrate resourcefulness in decision making and problem solving.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES REQUIRED

1. Must be able to speak and understand the English language in an understandable manner to carry out essential job duties.
2. Must possess effective communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Must possess initiative and problem-solving skills.
4. Must possess ability to function independently, have flexibility and the ability to work effectively with employees, department heads, staff, and others.
5. Must possess ability to maintain confidentiality regarding property records, as applicable.
6. Must possess some technical knowledge of operating personal computers and other office equipment, as necessary.
7. Must acquire knowledge of the principles of assessment practices as it relates to essential functions of the job.

Please note: Having a prior conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment. Each situation will be reviewed individually, considering the nature of the offense, its relevance to the position, and the time elapsed since the conviction.

Dauphin County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive workplace free of discrimination and harassment. Dauphin County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.