Tax Mapping Specialist-2

Macon County Supervisor of Assessments

141 S. Main Street, Ste 401, Decatur, IL  62523

May 6, 2026

Job Classification – This position is a full time position in the Macon County Supervisor of Assessments.

Position Title:                                       Tax Mapping Specialist-2
Classification:                                       Full time
Reports to:                                            Supervisor of Assessments
Salary:                                                    $32,760

This position involves processing and entering data from recorded deeds and Property Transfer Declarations (PTAX-203s) into the county’s assessment software and the MyDec system administered through the State of Illinois.  Additionally, this position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of property transfers, verifying the validity of sales, maintaining accurate ownership records, and executing the department’s various property assessment functions.  This position is covered by the union contract.

General Responsibilities:

  • Read and verify legal descriptions
  • Maintain ownership records in multiple databases
  • Update address information in multiple databases
  • Assist customers with general property tax questions
  • Enter and analyze sales ratio data
  • Measure and document property in the field
  • Create maps for various departments
  • Will assist taxpayers with processing split and combine requests
  • Will process timely deposits for funds collected in office
  • Other responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

One to three years of work experience, including reading legal descriptions, general computer usage and customer service.  A working knowledge of and the ability to demonstrate competency in ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro is preferred but not required.  Individual must be willing to attend and complete all necessary training as indicated and required.

Specific work skills must include:

  • Read legal descriptions and locate property
  • Computer skills specifically Microsoft Office
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
  • Outstanding customer service skills
  • Data collection, filing and retrieval skills

Apply in person 8:30 to 4:30 Mon.-Fri. at 141 S Main St Ste 401 Decatur, or by email at kfowler@maconcounty.illinois.gov.

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