Under general direction, the Mapping Manager will manage the overall administration and operation of the Map Office. This includes GIS, Mapping and the Parcel Certification. The Mapping Manager balances technical skills and administrative knowledge to ensure that GIS technology is being used properly and efficiently with the understanding of the legal requirements for documents being recorded that impact the ownership and geometry of properties across the County of York. A working knowledge of the agency’s database and software is required of the successful manager and the ability to communicate that knowledge effectively to all internal and external customers is essential.
Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Ensuring all parcels within the County’s Parcel Fabric are maintained, quality control, Uniform Parcel Identifier verification, ownership management and working with internal and external agencies to ensure the integrity of County data. The Mapping Manager must also be prepared to coordinate GIS activities between different groups, agencies, departments, or individuals in a professional and harmonious manner.
This role requires attention to detail, foresight, and proficiency in project management to include setting goals and objectives, project milestones and completion dates, and methods of completion on multiple concurrent projects both inside our department and between other governmental GIS stakeholders. As a people leader, the Mapping Manager is responsible for supervising staff, assigning workloads, developing staff skills, and building relationships. This position reports to the Director of Assessment and Tax Claim.
