Cadastral Technician Trainee
County of Orange Orange County, California, United States
- Location: Orange County, California, United States
- Categories: Other
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Feb 11, 2026
Job Description:
Cadastral Technician Trainee
Description
CAREER DESCRIPTIONCADASTRAL TECHNICIAN TRAINEE
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Cadastral Technician Trainee positions.
DEADLINE TO APPLY
This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until Monday, February 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PST).
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
ORANGE COUNTY ASSESSOR
The Assessor’s Office values all legally assessable property with uniformity and impartiality, producing property tax assessment rolls in accordance with the laws of the State of California. The Assessor staff help Business, Real and Personal Property owners understand their property valuations and apply exclusions and exemptions as allowed by property tax law.
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THE OPPORTUNITY
The Cadastral Technician Trainee is the trainee level in the Cadastral Technician series. Incumbents in this class work under training conditions to develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for promotion to Cadastral Technician I. There is no permanent status in the trainee class. Incumbents who have not promoted prior to the end of the probationary period will have failed probation.
Under close supervision, the Cadastral Technician Trainee performs routine cadastral mapping duties and learns to use a Computer-Aided Drafting/Geographic Information System (CAD/GIS) in the preparation and maintenance of County maps related to property boundaries of various kinds, and performs related work as assigned.
Examples of duties include:
- Learning to apply mapping fundamentals and to use a CAD/GIS system for the revision and preparation of maps concerning boundary changes, annexations, municipality changes, new or changed assessment districts, etc.
- Locating deeds and other documents related to the chain of title and property description.
- Catalog and file deeds and other reference materials.
- Record changes in street names and addresses as well as record and file proposed tract maps and other records as required.
- Perform area calculations as required using a variety of methods.
- Operate a variety of office equipment, including computer, plotter, scanner, printer, copier, calculator, fax machine, drafting tools, etc.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS & CORE COMPETENCIES
Option 1
Six (6) months of experience in mapping, GIS, surveying, and/or Computer-Aided Drafting, which would have applied or developed the required knowledge and abilities listed above.
Option 2
Six (6) units of college-level coursework in mapping, GIS, surveying, and/or Computer-Aided Drafting.
The ideal candidate will also possess experience with the following core competencies:
Technical Knowledge
- Utilizing a CAD/GIS system to create and update maps.
- Performing Cadastral mapping to prepare and maintain accurate property maps.
- Plotting maps from legal descriptions.
- Reading and interpreting complex legal property descriptions to identify and locate property boundaries.
- Applying mathematical computations to calculate bearings, distances, and areas to determine property locations.
Communication Skills
- Preparing correspondence to deliver updates, status on project, or information to stakeholders, managers, and colleagues.
- Presenting information clearly and in an organized manner to diverse populations.
- Composing documents, organizing data, and responding appropriately to all parties.
Attention to Detail
- Reading and interpreting complex legal property descriptions carefully.
- Following oral and/or written instructions.
- Preparing routine records and reports with accuracy.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for the Cadastral Technician Trainee classification. Physical and mental requirements as well as environmental and working conditions will be listed on the classification specification.
License/Certification
Possession of valid California Driver License, Class C or higher, is required for most positions.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the process.
Proctored Assessment(s) (100% Weighted)
Candidates whose applications reflect the most job-related experience and training will be invited to an in-person proctored assessment. Only the most qualified candidates will be referred to the next step. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process.
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies. Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.
Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
FREQUENTLYASKEDQUESTIONS:
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Jenae Partida at [email protected] or (714) 834-7017.
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information
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Closing Date/Time: 2/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific