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Land Records Specialist or Senior Land Records Specialist

City of Plano
Plano, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/17/2025 CLOSED ON 2/20/2025

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SERVE

At the City of Plano, our values make us who we are and guide us as we SERVE our city. As members of Team Plano, our organizational Values (what is most important to us) make up the acronym, SERVE (Stewardship Engaged Respectful Visionary Excellence).

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The successful candidate may be offered a position in either the Land Records Specialist or the Senior Land Records Specialist classification. The range for the Land Records Specialistis $23.71 - $27.27 per hour; and for the Senior Land Records Specialist is $26.14 – $30.06 per hour.

Are you passionate about maps, data, and making a real impact in your community? We’re looking for a Land Records Specialist to serve as the go-to expert for as-built requests, utilizing ArcGIS Pro and other specialized software. In this role, you’ll also play a key part in city addressing administration, ensuring accuracy while managing impervious data to support municipal drainage fee collection. If you have excellent customer service skills, love problem-solving, and are comfortable working both independently and as part of a team, this is the perfect opportunity for you! Apply today and help shape the City’s future!

Why is the Planning Department a great place to work? The comprehensive array of employer-provided benefits and perks —including professional development opportunities via skill-based training and conference participation, paid professional certifications, and telecommuting allowances of up to two days per week—are only part of the story. The foundation of our great workplace lies in our culture of teamwork, community engagement, and dedication to serving the City of Plano through excellence in city planning (we are, after all, a national award-winning planning team). Our team members are committed to providing outstanding planning, development, heritage preservation, and land records services through cooperative efforts that engage our citizens and contribute to both the long-term and immediate quality of life in our community. We have fostered a very intentional, people-centric culture where each one of us is invested and engaged in the team, the organization, and the city. We are the embodiment of Team Plano and stand by our SERVE values .

As a valued Team Plano member, you will receive numerous benefits:

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS), in which the City matches contributions 2:1 upon retirement
  • Up to three weeks of paid vacation
  • Up to three weeks of paid sick leave per year
  • Nine paid holidays
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Free Library Card
  • Free recreation center membership

And so much more!

Every person matters. Every job has purpose. Together we make a difference. Join Team Plano!

Land Records Specialist (Please see the job description for the Senior Land Records Specialist

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the journey-level classification in the Land Records Specialist series that follows diversified procedures and implements processes to accomplish end results, within guidelines. Immediate supervision is available upon request. This class is distinguished from Land Records Specialist, Senior in that the latter is a higher-level class in the series that performs more complex technical, investigative, and supervisory duties requiring a higher level of knowledge and skill.

Examples Of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Assists outside customers and staff with records and other data requests; utilizes specialized software to locate and retrieve records.
  • Reviews and processes approved plats and site plans using the existing permit land licensing software to create and modify address and drainage information.
  • Creates addresses for new residential and commercial subdivisions as required.
  • Prepares street sign nameplate orders as required for new residential subdivisions and for corrections to existing signs.
  • Prepares and distributes filed plats as required.
  • Completes equipment maintenance and orders supplies as needed.
  • Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.

Marginal Duties:

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Decisions: The Land Records Specialist interprets engineering construction plans, information, and various digital data for customer assistance. Creates street addresses and coordinates the approval with the Police, Fire and Public Safety Departments. Purchases supplies and publications as needed, and maintains various equipment used in the land records customer area. Works as a team member to create and enhance procedures in the land records area.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of: Windows and MSOffice applications; ArcGIS software; basic civil engineering principles and methods; various copiers and printing equipment; basic GIS methods and procedures.

Skill in: Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; using computers, scanners, and peripheral equipment; basic skill with ArcGIS software; documenting and updating job procedures; managing and organizing records.

Education: A High School Diploma or GED is required. Associate’s degree in civil engineering, land surveying or related field is preferred.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in civil engineering, preferably including the use of ArcGIS software.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and Certifications: Texas Class C driver’s license (must obtain within 30 days of hire per state law).

Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

Senior Land Records Specialist

Distinguishing Characteristics: This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Land Records Specialist series. The incumbent plans detailed methods to attain desired objectives working within established policy. Methods require use of initiatives and resourcefulness in developing processes and procedures. Works under indirect supervision, conferring with manager on unusual matters.

Examples Of ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Assists outside customers and staff with records and other data requests; utilizes specialized software to locate and retrieve records.
  • Review and process approved plats and site plans using the existing permit land licensing software to create and modify address and drainage information.
  • Creates addresses for new residential and commercial subdivisions as required.
  • Prepares street sign nameplate orders as required for new residential subdivisions and for corrections to existing signs.
  • Prepares and distributes filed plats as required.
  • Completes equipment maintenance and orders supplies as needed.
  • Responsible for organizing, planning and acting as team leader on various individual projects.
  • Trains and supports staff in the use of document retrieval software and various equipment to accomplish and support departmental and inter-departmental projects and programs.
  • Regular and consistent attendance for the assigned work schedule is essential.

Marginal Duties:

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Decisions: This position interprets engineering construction plans, information, and various digital data for customer assistance. Works as a team leader to enhance existing procedures, responds and assists Land Records Specialist on projects, hardware and software questions. Purchases supplies and publications as needed and maintains various equipment used in the land records customer area.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge of: Windows and MSOffice applications, ArcGIS software; existing permit land licensing software; basic civil engineering principles and methods; purchasing principles, methods, and procedures; various copiers and printing equipment; document imaging processes, hardware and software; basic GIS methods and procedures.

Skill in: Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing; using of computers, scanners and peripheral equipment; basic skill with ArcGIS software; skill with permit land licensing software; organizing and managing records; planning and executing specific projects and assignments over time; overseeing and leading team projects; reading and interpreting civil engineering plans.

Education: Associate’s degree in Civil Engineering Technology, Surveying Engineering Technology or a related field.

Experience: Two years of experience in civil engineering, preferably including the use of ArcGIS software.

Any work-related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Licenses and Certifications: Texas Class C driver’s license (must obtain within 30 days of hire per state law).

Conditions of Employment: Must pass a drug test, driver license check, criminal history background check, periodic CJIS background check (for positions requiring access into Police buildings) and social security number verification check.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: This is primarily an office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment ; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone . Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects weighing up to 25 pounds .

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

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