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To maintain the cadastral index thus improving information to support the daily operation of Land Titles, Estate Management and Land Valuation Divisions
Map Maintenance Technician
Vacant (2 posts)
The successful candidate will report to the Supervisor, Map Maintenance
Surveys and Mapping Division. Certificate in an Earth Related Science programme or Drafting Technology; or a minimum of five (5) CSEC subjects including Mathematics, English and Technical Drawing; experience in mapping related activities.
The post
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Salary Range (Level 4) - $1,711,060.00 -$2,301,185.00 per annum
Department
Surveys & Mapping Division
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What you’ll do
Prepares reports on the progress of weekly work activities
Utilizes the Parcel Data Management System workflows to maintain and improve the digital cadastral index
Assists in maintaining relationship between spatial and attribute data
Utilizes PDMS to generate pending Parcel Identifiers in support of new valuation activities
Assists in the Land Valuation Roll maintenance by addressing cases where new land valuation number, identification or verification of a land parcel is required
Utilizes the Land Valuation System to assist in verifying and assigning new valuation numbers to land parcels to support property taxation
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Assists in identifying land parcels and provides land information to support internal and external clients
Assists with the provision of custom designed enclosure plans/maps via use of GIS software to support Divisions in the Agency
Assists in digitally maintaining the Enclosure Index map where necessary
Performs other related duties assigned from time to time.
Performance Indicators
New valuation numbers are issued as stipulated
Cadastral Index is accurately maintained
Land parcels are correctly identified
Parcel Identifiers are generated within agreed timeframe
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Custom designed enclosure plans/maps are consistently of high quality
Work policies and procedures are adhered to
Reports are complete, accurate and submitted on time
What they’re asking for
Eligible at grade Level 4
Certificate in an Earth Related Science programme or Drafting Technology;
Or a minimum of five (5) CSEC subjects including Mathematics, English and Technical Drawing;
Minimum Required Qualifications and Experience
Experience in the use of Auto-Cad and GIS applications will be an asset
Certificate in an Earth Related Science programme or Drafting Technology
or Minimum of Five (5) CSEC subjects including Mathematics, English, and Technical Drawing
Experience in Mapping related activities
Required Competencies/Skills
The job-holder will be able to demonstrate
Good interpersonal skills
Good judgment
Sound work Ethics
Problem solving and decision making skills
Knowledge in GIS and related software
Good to know
Sedentary
High level of concentration so as to prevent mistakes when using the cad index etc.
More from the employer’s posting
Job Outputs
Digital cadastral index maintained
Land Valuation Roll maintained
Parcel Identifiers generated
Enclosure Index maintained
Land parcels identified
Report developed
Resources Managed
N/A
Authority to
N/A
Remuneration Package
-Salary Range (Level 4) - $1,711,060.00 -$2,301,185.00 per annum
A letter of application accompanied by a Résumé should be submitted no later than October 13, 2026 to jobapplications@nla.gov.jm for the attention of:
Director, Human Resource Management & Development
National Land Agency
8 Ardenne Road
Kingston 10
We appreciate all responses but only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.