Geographic Information Systems Technician (Tacoma)
Work Mode: RemoteJob Description:The client is seeking a full-time remote GIS technician to map and add attributes for approximately 25,000 existing legal documents (primarily deeds, easements and judgements). This GIS technician will be responsible for the following:Responsibilities:Review and map legal documents received by Real Property Services.Interpret legal descriptions and geographical identifiers to create GIS features.Use ArcGIS Pro to digitally map legal descriptions into highly accurate spatial data.Create lines and polygon features based on written legal descriptions.Access and review .tif and .pdf documents stored in SQL databases.Populate GIS attributes including TPU Reference Numbers and County Recording Numbers.Add links to source documentation within GIS datasets.Coordinate with IT GIS staff for QA/QC processes.Validate mapping accuracy and perform edits as needed.Communicate with Real Estate Specialists to resolve mapping complexities.Participate in project kickoff meetings and ongoing project discussions.Maintain productivity targets of mapping 50–100 legal documents monthly.Support development and delivery of ArcGIS geodatabase solutions.Required Skills:Strong hands-on experience with ArcGIS Pro.Broad understanding of legal documents such as deeds, easements, vacations, and judgments.Ability to read and understand legal descriptions.Experience creating GIS features from written legal descriptions.Strong understanding of GIS feature classes and geodatabase structures.Experience performing GIS data QA/QC.Excellent communication and collaboration skills.Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.Preferred Skills:Experience supporting utilities, public sector, or land records projects.Knowledge of SQL databases.Familiarity with property records and county recording systems.Experience handling large-scale GIS data projects.Deliverables:Map 50–100 legal documents monthly.Collaborate with real property experts regarding complex documents.Deliver an ArcGIS geodatabase containing approximately 25,000 mapped legal documents.