Cadastral Technician I

Exciting Opportunity: Cadastral Technician I – Land Records Division

Are you passionate about property records and ready to make a real impact in local government? We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated individual to join our team as a Cadastral Technician I in the Land Records Division! This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the efficient and accurate processing of property records while supporting the Assessor’s mission and objectives.

Why You’ll Love This Opportunity:

• Competitive Pay: $20.10 to $21.01 per hour, depending on experience.
• Amazing Benefits: Enjoy an exceptional benefits package including health care for eligible employees and their dependents at our free medical clinic offering primary care, select medications, select lab services, and more. 
• Generous Paid Time Off: Full-time employees earn up to 8 hours of vacation each month, with increases based on years of service—because we believe in giving you the time to recharge!
• Secure Your Future: Enjoy peace of mind with a robust retirement plan through the Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), helping you plan for a comfortable future.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and public student loan forgiveness eligibility.

What You’ll Do: In this key role, you’ll work under the supervision of the Division Manager and Lead Worker to process complex property documents and ensure compliance with legal and statutory requirements. Your work will be crucial in supporting the Assessor's Office, ensuring accurate assessment of real property across the area. View the job description here

Key duties include:

• Document Monitoring & Analysis: Review and interpret Recorder’s Office documents daily, identifying records that need processing by the Assessor’s Office divisions.
• Legal Description Interpretation: Read and interpret various legal descriptions (lot & block, metes and bounds, etc.) to identify properties impacted by recorded documents.
• Data Entry & Auditing: Perform accurate data entry into the Assessment and Tax database, including name/address changes, splits, merges, and property ownership updates.
• Research & Problem Resolution: Conduct in-depth research to ensure accurate property descriptions and resolve issues related to deed processing and legal descriptions.
• Public Assistance: Assist the public and Assessor's Office staff with questions about plats, property addresses, and descriptions.
• Workflow Improvement: Collaborate with your team to identify more efficient ways to process documents and streamline workflows across divisions.
• Reporting: Create and submit monthly reports on your completed tasks to keep everyone up to date on progress.

What We’re Looking For: To excel in this role, you'll need a strong attention to detail, a solid understanding of legal and property documentation, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a team. Our ideal candidate has:

• Education: Associate’s degree or certification in a related field (Business Education, Surveying, GIS, etc.) and at least three years of experience working with real property title or land records (or a combination of education and experience).
• Experience: Previous experience in real property title or land records is preferred but not required.
• Skills: Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Ability to work with legal documents and data management systems. Proficiency in technology and document imaging systems is a plus.

• Certifications: Must complete Idaho State Tax Commission (STC) Appraisal Course 1 within 12 months and obtain STC Cadastral Mapping Certification within 3 years.

Ready to Join Us? If you’re looking for a rewarding job where your work truly matters, apply today here to become our next Cadastral Technician I!

How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to seeing how you can make a difference in our team!

Contact Us:
 Human Resources: (208) 446-1640
 Email: kcrecruit@kcgov.us

• Successful applicants will need to pass the County’s pre-employment and drug test
• Equal Opportunity Employer | Veterans’ Preference | Drug-Free Workplace

Salary : $20 - $21