CHIEF REAL PROPERTY TAX MAP 0618

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs supervisory work of a professional nature in the maintenance, updating and distribution of the real property tax map from the real property tax service agency. The incumbent is responsible for the computerization of the real property tax map, and for locating, plotting and authorizing the transfer and alteration of the county tax map from legal documents. The incumbent assists town, village, county officials and the general public in the location of property and correction of records. The incumbent exercises considerable independent judgment and initiative in the performance of duties. Work is reviewed by the director of real property tax service agency through conferences and written reports. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises and directs technical and clerical personnel in the maintenance of the Tax Map Division of the Real Property Tax Service Agency;

Directs the maintenance, updating and distribution of the Real Property Tax Map;

Directs the computerization of the Real Property Tax Map and acts as liaison with the Data Processing department;

Provides for the preparation of Real Property Tax Maps including locating, plotting and transferring of the legal description of land from official documents;

Authorizes the alteration of the County Tax Map and continuous update of the card and cross-index filing system;

Trains and directs staff in research, drafting, plotting and use of computer graphics equipment;

Provides copies of Real Property Tax Maps and assists town, village and County officials as well as the general public;

Assists in budget preparation.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the practices and procedures of real property map drafting; thorough knowledge of mathematics pertaining to drafting; thorough knowledge of federal, state and County regulations relating to land transactions, filed maps and abandonments; thorough knowledge of the application of computer graphics to the maintenance of the Real Property Tax Map; good knowledge of the terminology used in deed descriptions; ability to perform difficult technical mathematics, to make estimates and compilations of engineering data and statistics; ability to supervise in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN COMPETITIVE

a) Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Surveying, and six (6) years of experience in real property drafting, civil engineering or surveying, two (2) years of which must have been in the performance of triangulation surveys and control monumentations; or,

b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and ten (10) years of experience in real property drafting, civil engineering or surveying, two (2) years of which must have been in the performance of triangulation surveys and control monumentations; or,

c) An equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

PROMOTIONAL

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Cartographer.

R7/6/89

SUFFOLK COUNTY

RR1/28/03