CADASTRAL TECHNICIAN II

March 14, 2026

<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/761/jobpostings/image/20260312160137_Job Bulletin Banners 2.4.26 draft (1)_Page_08.png" style="width: 632px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="" data-uw-rm-alt="QU"></div>CADASTRAL TECHNICIAN IICOUNTY PROMOTIONALThis recruitment is County Promotional and is only open to current County of Orange employees. This eligibility list will be used to fill current and future Cadastral Technician II positions in this classification until the next recruitment and may be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange. DEADLINE TO APPLYThis recruitment will be open for five (5) business days and will close Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM (PST). Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. THE OFFICE OF THE ASSESSOR The Assessor’s Office values all legally assessable property with uniformity and impartiality, producing property tax assessment rolls in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The Assessor staff helps Business, Real and Personal Property owners understand their property valuations and apply exclusions and exemptions as allowed by property tax law. Click <a href="https://www.ocgov.com/" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.ocgov.com/" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="">here</a> for more information on the County of Orange. Click <a href="https://www.ocassessor.gov/" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.ocassessor.gov/" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="">here</a> for more information on the Assessor's Office. THE OPPORTUNITY The Cadastral Technician II provides critical cadastral mapping duties to successfully produce the assessment roll of values for the County Assessor. The responsibilities of the Cadastral Technician II include, but are not limited to:<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Writing legal descriptions of land from recorded descriptions, deeds, maps, and other related documents; using CAD/GIS workstations to prepare new maps and revise existing maps.</li><li>Conducting extensive title searches to determine ownership on problem or questioned properties; making corrections on existing maps, or creating new maps as directed.</li><li>Reading legal descriptions from deeds and plot combinations, segregations, and cuts on official assessor maps.</li><li>Calculating and inputting all characteristics and data of individual parcels into the ATS system and geodatabase for departmental use.</li></ul>CORE COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate will possess one year of experience as a Cadastral Technician I in the County of Orange Assessor's Office, or one year of comparable work experience. Additionally, the ideal incumbent will possess professional experience, ability, and/or knowledge in the following core competencies:TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE | TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Utilizing various computer software and/or data analysis.</li><li>Interpreting legal descriptions, creating and updating legal lots, rights-of-way, and other parcel boundaries in the assessor geodatabase.</li><li>Understanding the process of preparing new maps and revising existing maps to show accurate boundaries and configurations of various kinds.</li><li>Understanding and applying applicable policies, procedures, codes, laws, and mapping requirements in the assessment process.</li></ul>RESEARCH|ANALYTICAL SKILLS<ul><li>Gathering and using information from other divisions, the public, and outside agencies concerning boundaries, rights-of-way, easements, and various other issues related to title, boundary lines, and assessment practices.</li><li>Understanding how to conduct extensive title searches in determining ownership on problem or questioned properties.</li></ul>INTERPERSONAL SKILLS | TEAMWORK <ul><li>Working with diverse public and private agencies in an effort to provide outstanding customer service.</li><li>Applying principles and methods of training and team leadership.</li><li>Presenting a positive professional demeanor; collaborating with others to achieve goals.</li></ul>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Click <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oc/classspecs/newprint/26653" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oc/classspecs/newprint/26653">here</a> to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Cadastral Technician II classification. Physical and mental requirements as well as environmental and working conditions will be listed on the classification specification. RECRUITMENT PROCESS Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified applicants. After screening, qualified applicants will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer) Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those applicants that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step. Application Appraisal Panel (Weighted 100%) An appraisal panel of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen and evaluate the application and supplemental questionnaire for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.Eligible List Once the assessment process has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All applicants will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures. Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at <a href="http://www.governmentjobs.com/" target="_blank" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://www.governmentjobs.com/" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="" data-uw-rm-ext-link="">www.governmentjobs.com</a>. Frequently Asked Questions Click <a href="https://hrs.ocgov.com/careers/faqs" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://hrs.ocgov.com/careers/faqs" aria-label="here" data-uw-rm-empty-ctrl="">here</a> for additional Frequently Asked Questions. For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Omar Ghazi at (714) 834-6182 or <a href="mailto:omar.ghazi@ceo.oc.gov">omar.ghazi@ceo.oc.gov</a>.Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.<div style="text-align: center;"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/761/jobpostings/image/1665771907290.jpeg" data-id="null" data-name="1665771907290.jpeg" alt="Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply." data-url="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/761/jobpostings/image/1665771907290.jpeg" style="width: 300px;" class="fr-fic fr-dii" data-uw-rm-alt-original="1665771907290.jpeg" data-uw-rm-alt="CT"></div>

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