Data Technician

About the role

The Department of Community Services, Survey Section is looking for a full-time Data Technician! In the Multnomah County Surveyor’s Office, our work starts with the Data Technician. Your job as the Data Technician is of the utmost importance because you serve as the first point of contact to the public and maintain the information the public interacts with through our Survey and Assessor Image Locator (SAIL). We are seeking individuals who can process work submitted for review, perform basic GIS functions, as well as provide support for the County Surveyor's Office. You are a technical assistant but also have great soft skills providing excellent customer service via phone, in person and email. You have the ability to work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment and have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills.

The Department of Community Service's (DCS) mission is to preserve harmony between natural and built environments, keep people and pets safe, and ensure every voice is heard through a diverse group of programs including transportation, land use planning, animal services, elections, and budget and operations support. This department is an incredibly diverse department and your role will be too. DCS comprises unique and essential government services, including Elections, Land Use Planning, Animal Services and Transportation. With us, you will be challenged, you will be encouraged to excel, you will be given the opportunity to build a rewarding career. You will become a part of a strong organization dedicated to providing outstanding services to the community.

Location: Yeon Complex - 1600 SE 190th Avenue, Portland, OR 97233

Responsibilities

• Process surveys, partition, subdivision and condominium plats submitted by Professional Land Surveyors for review by County Surveyor and staff
• File and index records into the public survey records database and GIS
• Maintain and support unique data applications systems
• Collect, verify, update, and edit all required data
• Provide support for all functions of County Surveyor’s Office
• Interface with customers through phone, in person contact and email
• Maintain records of all money submitted for contracts with County Surveyor