Grant Specialist

About the role

The Mapping Technician III position involves performing a variety of detailed mapping and drafting work, interpreting and delineating property ownership, establishing and maintaining detailed and inter-related mapping systems, and coordinating technical research data. This role may also involve acting in a lead capacity, providing guidance, and coordinating the work of Mapping Technician I and II.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and delineate property ownership
• Establish and maintain detailed and inter-related mapping systems
• Interpret and coordinate technical research data
• Act in a lead capacity, providing guidance and coordinating the work of Mapping Technician I and II

Requirements

The minimum qualifications for this position include:

• The equivalent of one year of experience in the class of Mapping Technician II in the Alameda County classified service (non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts).
• The equivalent of three years of full-time, increasingly responsible and varied mapping or drafting experience.
• Experience with computer-assisted drafting (CAD) systems is desirable.
• The equivalent of four years of full-time increasingly responsible and varied mapping or drafting technician work, which involved establishing and maintaining detailed inter-related mapping systems.
• Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of office methods and procedures, including filing and record-keeping practice;
• Knowledge of detailed inter-related mapping systems;
• Knowledge of modern surveying instruments and methods of using them;
• Knowledge of mathematics, including trigonometry;
• Knowledge of basic sub-professional engineering drafting materials, techniques and instruments;
• Knowledge of land surveying principles, practices and legal requirements;
• Knowledge of applicable provisions of the various State of California code sections and other regulations;
• Basic computer use.

Skills

• Ability to review engineering plans and documents for compliance with legal provisions;
• Ability to prepare complete and comprehensive written reports involving the analysis of rules and regulations;
• Ability to interpret plans and documents;
• Ability to prepare neat and accurate mapping work;
• Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions;
• Ability to read and understand maps and property descriptions, surveys and tract descriptions;
• Ability to reproduce and maintain maps;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of others;
• Ability to utilize computer-assisted drafting (CAD) systems.

Benefits

For non-management positions, benefits include:

• MEDICAL PLANS: The County offers four types of Medical Plans. The County contributes up to the full family premium for a specifically identified HMO Plan. The County contribution is prorated based on the number of work hours up to 50% of the standard hours in a pay period. Employees pay any additional premium costs if they choose an alternate HMO or PPO Plan. If an eligible employee waives all medical coverage through the County, a monthly stipend may be provided.
• DENTAL PLANS: The County offers two Dental Plans: PPO and Dental Maintenance Option (DMO). The County contributes up to the family coverage for both plans as long as the employee works at least 50% of the standard hours in a pay period. The PPO option plan design is 100% Preventative, 80% Basic Care, 80% Major Care with a $45 per individual deductible and annual maximum up to $1,450 per year (plan maximums may vary based on your represented or unrepresented, union bargaining agreements and/or MOUs). The DMO option has an orthodontic benefit for children as well as adults.
• VISION BENEFIT: An annual eye exam is covered for participants in the HMO Medical Plans with corresponding co-pay. Some union bargaining units have a provision in their Memorandum of Understanding that after six months of continuous service, reimbursement for eye lenses or contacts is provided at an amount dependent upon the union bargained unit. This benefit is available only to employees.
• LIFE INSURANCE: The County pays for a Basic Life Insurance policy of $9,000 up to $20,000 for an employee based on the affiliation with their appropriate union. DEPENDENT CARE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: For employees who have either children under age 13 or dependents (parent, sibling or in-law incapable of self-care) that are dependent upon the employee for care can salary contribute on a pre-tax basis up to $5,000 annually. These pre-tax dollars can be used to pay for day care expenses provided by a licensed facility.
• PRE-TAX TRANSIT AND PARKING BENEFIT: For the 2009 Plan Year, an employee can set aside up to $230 a month in pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified work-related parking fees. Through the Transit Benefit, $120 a month can be set aside on a pre-tax basis by the employee to purchase tickets for public transportation used to commute to one’s job.
• HOLIDAYS: Most employees are provided 11 paid holidays plus four floating holidays dependent upon the union bargaining unit.
• VACATION AND SICK LEAVE WITH PAY: Vacation accrual ranges from two weeks to five weeks depending upon years of service and the union bargaining unit to which the position is assigned. Sick leave accruals are based on the union bargaining unit and are defined in the corresponding Memorandum of Understanding.
• EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP): The County has an EAP available for employees, spouses/domestic partners and eligible dependents. This program provides services such as: counseling, financial consulting, child and elder care consulting and some legal counseling.
• DISABILITY or INCOME REPLACEMENT: Two voluntary plans are offered: Short-term Disability and Long-term Disability can be purchased through a payroll deduction or with accrued vacation hours depending upon the union bargaining unit.
• LONG TERM CARE: This voluntary benefit extends care for yourself and/or your spouse and/or your parents who experience a serious accident, chronic illness or frailties of old age. Places where care can be provided are: in one’s home, at a nursing home, at an assisted living facility or adult day care center.
• SAVINGS BONDS: Series EE Bonds and Series I Bonds can be purchased through a payroll deduction for yourself, a child, nephew/niece, and grandchild.
• RETIREMENT: The County retirement program is a Defined Benefit plan and is governed under the provisions of the 1937 Act systems. The County’s retirement is based on one’s age upon entrance, compensation, years of service and specific percentage of employee/employer contributions with the County’s portion vesting after five years of employment.
• DEFERRED COMPENSATION: The County offers a Deferred Compensation program where an eligible employee who works at least 50% of their standard hours in a pay period can voluntarily contribute on a pre-tax basis, a minimum of $10 up to a total annual contribution of $16,500 for the 2009 Plan Year.

Additional Information

• VETERAN’S PREFERANCE: Those claiming additional preference points as a VETERAN must submit a copy of the DD214 form on the day of the oral examination. Those claiming additional preference points as a DISABLED VETERAN must submit a copy of the DD214 form and a letter from the Department of Veteran Affairs confirming eligibility for additional points on the day of the oral examination.
• REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The Human Resource Services Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified individuals with mental and physical disabilities, and/or medical conditions in accordance/compliance with the State Fair Employment Housing Act (FEHA), Federal Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, and Alameda County Resolution No. R-83-773. To request reasonable accommodation, you must notify the Human Resource Representative listed on this bulletin as soon as possible and before the last day to file, in order to make the necessary arrangements during each step of the examination process.
• BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: An applicant’s previous employment may be investigated. Results of this investigation may be cause for disqualification. Also, all convictions will be reviewed and may result in a request for additional information or termination of employment. A conviction record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment. Each case will be given individual consideration, based on job-relatedness.
• MEDICAL EXAMINATION: All prospective county employees must pass a medical examination before beginning employment. For positions which require a commercial driver’s license and the performance of functions defined as “safety sensitive,” Federal law and County policy requires that the examination include a drug screening process. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of this examination.

01 Describe the types of maps you

To describe the types of maps you would be working with, please refer to the 'Responsibilities' section above. Specifically, you would be involved in interpreting and delineating property ownership, establishing and maintaining detailed and inter-related mapping systems, and coordinating technical research data. You might also be expected to reproduce and maintain maps, and to communicate effectively and supervise the work of others.