Cadastral Technician - II

Supplemental Questionnaire

Part I - Best Qualified (Not Scored)

This section MAY be used to conduct an application screening to select a reasonable number of the best-qualified applicants who will proceed to the next phase of the recruitment process.  The best-qualified screening will be based upon your answers to the items in this section.

NOTE:  Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to this supplemental questionnaire.

Please answer the following questions:

Do you possess at least two years of responsible experience in map drafting performing duties similar to a Cadastral Technician I with Placer County?

If you answered yes above, please describe below:

Do you possess an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work and training in mapping, automated mapping, GIS, or a closely related field?

If you answered yes above, please indicate your area of related coursework:

Part II:  Experience and Training (Scored)

Part II of the supplemental questionnaire is the Civil Service examination for this position.  Part II of the supplemental questionnaire will be scored based on your checked responses below.  Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored, but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination.  Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.

For the items in this section, please indicate your level of training and experience and then provide a brief description of your related experience in the space provided. 

NOTE: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the items in the supplemental questionnaire. 

Using basic computer aided drawing systems and their applications, such as AutoCAD, ArchInfo and ArchView.

If you have indicated experience above, please describe below.

Drawing maps using automated mapping technology and/or ink on linens.

If you have indicated experience above, please describe below.

Updating GIS base map layers for changes and/or creation of new assessment parcels.

If you have indicated experience above, please describe below.

Computing acreage, plotting land descriptions to accurate scale, and interpreting legal descriptions of property.

If you have indicated experience above, please describe below.

Verifying accuracy of digitized data using source material to ensure the quality of computer-automated projects.

If you have indicated experience above, please describe below.

Performing advanced processing functions using established commands and software options, and incorporating data from other systems to create database files and produce final reports.

If you have indicated experience above, please describe below.

Resolving discrepancies and erroneous incomplete information and performing related research as needed to maintain accuracy of data.

If you have indicated experience above, please describe below.

Assisting the public on the telephone or through correspondence regarding assessment matters.

If you have indicated experience above, please describe below.

Preparing tax estimates for newly created parcel maps and subdivisions by gathering information on present and future appraised values, supplemental assessments, and ownership.

If you have indicated experience above, please describe below.

Updating, modifying, converting, or reconciling Assessor parcel maps to reflect jurisdictional changes of taxing agencies, changes in tax rate areas, new state utility roll maps, or other changes in the status of parcels.

If you have indicated experience above, please describe below.

Operating design and mapping computer software to produce, save, and maintain map data in multiple electronic environments; and inputting mapping information into the property system.

If you have indicated experience above, please describe below.

Creating spatial overlays and composing plots in support of staff projects.

If you have indicated experience above, please describe below.

Building and maintaining working relationships with co-workers, other employees, and the public.

If you have indicated experience above, please describe below.

 Thank you for completing the supplemental questionnaire portion of the application process. We encourage applicants to review their answers for accuracy prior to submitting.

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