DRAFTING SUPERVISOR

DRAFTING SUPERVISOR
FUNCTION
Performs first line supervisory and advanced journey work directing the drafting activities of the Cartography Division of the
Assessor's Department.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Work is performed under general direction of a higher level of authority and in accordance with established procedures.
The employee is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgement in applying appropriate appraisal and
assessment procedures and practices in classifying taxable property and improvements.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises direct immediate to general supervision and direction of assigned technician staff.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED/ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Plans, assigns, coordinates and reviews the work of subordinate drafting specialists and verifies for adherence to State
Statues and Department of Revenue Guidelines or others as they relate to assigned area.
2. Supervises, coordinates and performs a variety of administrative staff work such as: scheduling; maintaining records;
responding to requests for information or services; performing related administrative, planning and research activities;
preparing correspondence, reports, statistical information and preparation of budget materials; and developing policies,
procedures and training methods.
3. Completes performance evaluations; may make hiring recommendations; recommends disciplinary actions; approves
vacations and time off; prepares work schedules and assignments; supervises the activities of assigned personnel;
monitors reports and record keeping activities filed by assigned personnel for completeness, accuracy, and adherence
to policy and procedure guidelines; instructs personnel in departmental policies, procedures and techniques; and
provides training.
4. Determines best course of action in the completion of assignments in assigned area including setting priorities.
5. Coordinates work with other divisions within the Assessor's Department.
6. Participates in the development and production of tax and area maps.
7. Determines and establishes new descriptions of property.
8. Compiles special district maps.
9. Reproduces maps using a diazo blue line printer, engineering and/or other xerogeographic copiers.
10. Researches recorded and unrecorded datum.
11. Performs algebraic and trigonometric calculations.
12. Assists public in locating property and respond to inquiries and complaints.
13. Prepares correspondence and reports, calculates and projects fiscal budget requirements and department supplies,
equipment and personnel needs.
14. Maintains files and records.
15. Performs special assignments as requested.
16. Performs related work as required.
WORK CONTACTS
Frequent contact with associate personnel, other county departments, public agencies, the general public, and others as
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equired during the performance of work assignments to include, but not limited to, responding to inquiries, providing
explanations, gathering required information, and resolving complaints.
CONDITIONS OF WORK
Work is subject to varying post or job site assignments and may be subject to call-back or on-call status and irregular
schedules including completion of work assignments on weekends. Occasional - frequent usage of Video Display
Terminals (VDT).
All employees of Mohave County are subject to immediate callout when an emergency, disaster or breach of homeland security
occurs. All employees are considered to be available for these types of events and will immediately respond, in accordance with
County Emergency Operations Plan, when directed by the Chairman of the Mohave County Board of Supervisors, County
Manager, the Homeland Security/Emergency Management Coordinator, or when directed by his department director/elected
official and/or immediate supervisor. Such call to respond and assist may involve those activities assigned to his regular job
responsibilities and incorporate other non job related duties as necessary and required of an employee to respond to the
emergent matter at hand. An employee’s response to these matters may require the working of unusual, long hours over a
possibility of an extended period of time with infrequent breaks or rest periods. An employee who is working with an
accommodation must meet with their supervisor and department director/elected official to discuss their requirement for
response.
DESIRABLE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Extensive knowledge of:
--the principles, practices, techniques, and methods of drafting and cartography.
--the assessment function including all of the various records maintained.
--formation of Mohave County.
--Arizona Revised Statues particularly as it pertains to Title 42.
--field engineering, surveying and construction.
Practical knowledge of:
Skill:
Ability to:
--principles and practices of leadership, supervision and training.
--all basic real estate title terminology and its application in the Assessor's Office.
--performing drafting functions using various drafting instruments.
--creating maps, map borders, legends and scales.
--learning computer based procedures and working with automated input devices or digitizers.
--set priorities, assign, schedule, train, supervise and evaluate work activities and to persuade assigned technical
personnel effectively.
--perform basic trigonometric and algebraic computations.
--interpret and apply technical information encountered in the performance of responsibilities.
--interpret legal descriptions and documents, survey notes, plans, diagrams, specifications, maps, and other
descriptive materials.
--research legal documents.
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--gather and to analyze appropriate relevant data and prepare and present concise and complete maps.
--follow instructions and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
--deal courteously with the public and obtain from them the information necessary to assist them.
--work and communicate effectively with all people contacted in the work.
--fulfill all physical requirements of the class.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Any acceptable combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and five (5) or more
years of successful, progressively responsible journey to advanced journey cadastral drafting experience preferably
including one - two (1-2) years of supervisory experience. OR an equivalent combination of experience, education and
training which provides the desired knowledge, skills and abilities.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must provide acceptable driving history at no cost to the County.
DISCLAIMER
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by
employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all
duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY: Clerical/Technician/Paraprofessional
FLSA STATUS:
Non-Exempt (Classified)
CLASS CODE 3280
RANGE 98-36
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 1, 1991
REVISED DATE: May 7, 1998
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