About the Role
Overview:
The GIS Supervisor position entails advanced technical, administrative, and supervisory responsibilities for planning, organizing, coordinating, and managing the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Unit within the Property Appraiser's Office. The GIS Supervisor is responsible for directing GIS operations, which include digital mapping, cadastral mapping, parcel maintenance, land records research, and other geospatial functions that support Ad Valorem taxation.
The incumbent supervises professional, technical, and clerical personnel involved in GIS mapping, parcel boundary maintenance, ownership and title research, assessment support activities, and the development, maintenance, and quality assurance of property-related geospatial databases.
Key responsibilities include establishing operational priorities, assigning and evaluating work, monitoring productivity, developing employee performance, and ensuring compliance with departmental policies, statutory requirements, and established GIS standards.
The role includes planning and coordinating field and office activities; overseeing parcel maintenance and cadastral mapping projects; and managing the maintenance and enhancement of parcel maps, aerial imagery, geospatial datasets, and digital mapping applications, while ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and consistency of assessment-related information used throughout the Property Appraiser's Office.
The GIS Supervisor administers and utilizes various technologies—including Geographic Information Systems (GIS), ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, computer-aided mapping technologies, aerial photography, SQL databases, and other geospatial tools to support property assessment, ownership verification, valuation activities, and public information services.
Responsibilities also include analyzing, interpreting, integrating, and maintaining legal descriptions, plats, surveys, deeds, easements, right-of-way, and other property records within GIS databases and mapping systems.
The incumbent exercises independent judgment in directing GIS operations, establishing priorities, interpreting complex legal issues, implementing geospatial solutions, resolving mapping and ownership challenges, developing procedures, recommending technological advancements, and ensuring the GIS Unit functions efficiently.
Supervision is provided over professional, technical, and clerical personnel engaged in GIS mapping, parcel maintenance, geospatial analysis, ownership research, records management, and related functions. The incumbent receives supervision from an administrative superior who evaluates performance through conferences, reports, project outcomes, and the achievement of established departmental goals and objectives.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Cartography, Geographic Information Science, Computer Science, Geomatics, Surveying, Engineering, Information Technology, or a closely related field; OR Two (2) years of progressively responsible experience involving Geographic Information Systems (GIS), cadastral mapping, parcel maintenance, land records research, ownership investigations, or related functions within the Property Appraiser's Office. Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may substitute for required education.
\\Preferred Qualifications:
Experience utilizing ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Mapping, or equivalent GIS software.
Experience administering geodatabases, parcel fabric.
Experience reading and interpreting legal descriptions, including metes and bounds, Government Survey, and Lot and Block descriptions.
Experience conducting ownership investigations, chain-of-title research, and land records analysis.
Experience interpreting surveys, plats, aerial photography, engineering plans, and cartographic records.
Knowledge of Florida laws, regulations, and procedures governing real property ownership, conveyances, title records, and assessment administration.
Experience supporting property appraisal, assessment administration, or Ad Valorem taxation.
Supervisory or lead-worker experience directing professional, technical, or clerical personnel.
Experience implementing GIS projects, developing GIS procedures, or managing technology initiatives.
Application Deadline: 11/4/26