SENIOR CARTOGRAPHER 1138

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class supervises and participates in the technical activities of the Tax Map Division of the Real Property Tax Service Agency. The incumbent assists with particularly complex assignments. Work is reviewed by an administrative supervisor through conferences and written reports of work status. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Supervises cartographers and area team supervisors in the Mapping Section;

Oversees the computerization of the Real Property Tax Map;

Evaluates recommendations for the development of computer graphics software;

Supervises and performs tax mapping procedures concerning deeds, surveying and legal validity;

Supervises and performs tax mapping procedures including filming, printing, specifications and reproduction;

Determines work assignments, adhering to map production requirements and state mandates;

Assists in planning operations and procedures within the Tax Map Division.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Comprehensive knowledge of the practices and procedures of real property map drafting; comprehensive knowledge of mathematics pertaining to drafting, comprehensive knowledge of the principles and practices of the County tax map program; thorough knowledge of federal, state and County regulations relating to land transaction, filed maps and abandonments; thorough knowledge of the property filing records; thorough knowledge of the application of computer graphics to tax map maintenance; good knowledge of the terminology used in deed descriptions; ability to perform difficult technical mathematical calculations, to make estimates and compilations of engineering data and statistics; ability to supervise a staff in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with public officials; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPEN-COMPETITIVE

Either:

(a) Graduation from a New York State or Regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, and seven (7) 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 monumentation; or,

(b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma, and eleven (11) 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

Either:

Two (2) years of permanent competitive status as a Cartographer; or,

Four (4) years of permanent competitive status as a Map Drafter III.

12/28/95

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Competitive

RR1/28/03