COMPANY
McHenry County Government, established in 1836, serves more than 300,000 residents in northeastern Illinois through a wide range of public services and programs. The County is dedicated to promoting public safety, maintaining critical infrastructure, protecting natural resources, supporting economic growth, and delivering efficient, responsive government services.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Mapping Technician I performs comprehensive research and analysis of deed documentation of property. Responsibilities include initiating and completing boundary alterations, verify documentation of property and property transfers.
Office hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Monday - Friday
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Review, research, and analyze property deeds recorded in the McHenry County Recorder’s Office for accuracy. Correct data as necessary. Verify accuracy of information in property tax assessment program.
- Combine and divide parcels. Utilize deeds/documents to draw new parcels on map.
- Calculate acreage, soil types and productivity of farm parcels.
- Assign property identification numbers as required and enter into the tax assessment program.
- Work with attorneys, title companies and surveyors to correct recorded deeds with errors.
- Operate office equipment such as fax machines, copiers, phone systems, and use computers for spreadsheet, word processing, database management, and other applications.
- Interact with staff, elected officials, and the public in person, by telephone, and by email to respond to inquiries, receive complaints, and resolve problems.
- Provide a variety of clerical and administrative support functions for the department.
- Demonstrates compliance with McHenry County’s organizational values (Respect, Accountability, and Integrity) always.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Education:
- High school diploma or GED
Experience:
- Six months or more of clerical experience in an office environment.
- Local government principles and practices is desired.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Certified Illinois Assessing Official
BENEFITS:
- 4 Medical plans, 2 dental plans, 2 vision plans, and various supplemental plans.
- Pension: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
- Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth457) plans
- Standard Life insurance policy with the option to buy up additional coverage for employee and dependents.
- Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
- Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and 14 paid holidays.
Must be able to successfully pass a background screening.
McHenry County is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, Veteran status, or disability.
Pay: From $21.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Experience with local government principles and practices.
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Clerical: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Certified Illinois Assessing Officer (CIAO) (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
