GIS Cadastralist

GIS Cadastralist

Salary

$55,000.00 Annually

Location

To Be Determined, Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Appointed Employee

Job Number

2026-07201

Department

PROPERTY APPRAISER

Opening Date

07/22/2026

Closing Date

7/29/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

The Property Appraisers Department is actively seeking a GIS Cadastralist.

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

This is a skilled technical position responsible for reviewing and interpreting recorded legal instruments and mapping legal descriptions using GIS software. The role ensures accurate maintenance of property appraisal data within the Computer Assisted Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system and Geographic Information System (GIS). The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of land records, legal documentation, and spatial mapping tools to support property ownership and valuation processes.

Examples of Work

• Analyze and process complex recorded legal instruments (e.g., deeds, plats, surveys) to update ownership, legal descriptions, taxing districts, land size, and sales data for real estate parcels.
• Interpret and plot legal descriptions to accurately locate and identify parcels for internal research and public inquiries.
• Assist taxpayers in person and by phone with reading maps and legal descriptions, resolving discrepancies in ownership or legal naming, and explaining office functions.
• Maintain and update the property database (CAMA) and GIS maps (ArcGIS), including corrections to current and prior year tax rolls and application of exemption codes.
• Respond to technical questions from staff or the public regarding property records, mapping, and legal documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure consistency and accuracy in parcel data and mapping standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of legal descriptions, surveys, plats, title ownership, and property assessment terminology.
• Familiarity with various types of deeds and legal instruments used in property transfers.
• Proficiency in CAMA and GIS systems, including terminology and data structures.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in interpreting legal and spatial data.
• Clear and effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to apply technical mathematics and geometry in cadastral mapping.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with the public and internal teams.
• Ability to explain and demonstrate cadastral mapping practices and procedures.
• Competence in using specialized tools such as microfiche readers, deed readers, scientific calculators, scales, protractors, and drafting triangles.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• Minimum of one (1) year of education or experience in ArcGIS, CAD-based systems, or related mapping technologies.

• A college degree is not required, but coursework in Geography, GIS, Real Estate, or a related field may substitute for experience.

• Preference may be given to candidates with:

• Experience in the title insurance industry

• Certified Cadastralist of Florida designation or equivalent credential

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

03

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $55,000. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?

• Yes
• No

04

This position is located in an office and is not a remote position.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

05

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

06

At least one (1) year of education or experience in ArcGIS, CAD based systems, or related mapping technologies is required. Do you have this education or experience?

• I have at least one (1) year of experience in this area.
• I have at least one (1) year of education in Geography, GIS, or Real Estate.
• None of the above apply to me.

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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

08

Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

09

Do you have experience in the title insurance industry?

• Yes
• No

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Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

11

Indicate the organization(s) where you gained this experience. (Note: This MUST also be listed on your resume/application to receive credit.)

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Do you have a Certified Cadastralist of Florida designation or equivalent credential?

• Yes
• No

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If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you dont live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received, and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

Required Question

Employer City of Jacksonville

Address 117 W. Duval St.

Suite 100

Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx