Data Technician

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity. Pay Range: $29.29 - $36.03 Hourly Department: Department of Community Services (DCS) Job Type: Regular Represented Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt) Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): October 07, 2026 The Opportunity: *Only apply for this position once. If you are interested, please apply without delay!  This recruitment will close once we've reached 150 applications or the closing date, whichever comes first.* OVERVIEW 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.  Your main duties will include: 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 Archive final and all working copies of survey, partition, subdivision and condominium records per state standards Who We Are 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. What We Can Offer You At Multnomah County we are committed to maintaining an effective, respectful and inclusive workplace. We value collaborative problem solving and strive for continuous improvement. We strongly believe in workforce equity, diversity and inclusion. Visit our Workforce Equity Strategies Plan (WESP) to see where Multnomah County is headed with these values. Multnomah County offers an exceptional benefits package, including employer-funded retirement savings; health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents; paid parental leave; wellness programs; a focus on work-life balance; and much more. Find more details on our website . TO QUALIFY We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant. Minimum Qualifications/Transferable Skills* Equivalent to an Associate degree from an accredited college with major course work in an math, computer science, engineering, surveying technology, construction management, or related field; AND One (1) year of increasingly complex administrative/technical clerical experience that includes: Customer service  Maintaining automated information systems Experience with database, spreadsheets, and word processing software Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills* You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However, keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills. General knowledge of the rectangular survey system. Excellent verbal and written skills, including the ability to communicate technical data and concepts to non-technical staff and the public Basic GIS skills Basic MS Excel and/or Google Sheets skills Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations and fiscal policies and procedures to assigned work functions, programs; monitor, coordinate and make adjustments to fiscal systems Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Ability to interact and work with a diverse group of people and at all levels of the organization. Ability to actively build and manage professional relationships with managers, staff and key external contacts Ability to work effectively independently Excellent organizational and time management skills *Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military) or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position. SCREENING AND EVALUATION The Application Packet Please be sure to provide all the ma