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Final Filing Deadline: Friday, May 8, 2026
Exam #: P26/43F80/05JJ
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.
The Assessor's Office has the responsibility to locate all taxable property in the County and to identify ownership. This office establishes value for all taxable property and applies all legal exemptions to the property.
The Assessor's Office seeks a Senior Map Drafting Technician to prepare and maintain maps used for property assessment purposes. The Senior Map Drafting Technician works with outside agencies relative to requests for Assessor's information; is the lead worker/complex level in the Map Drafting Technician and is responsible for training, assigning and reviewing work of subordinate staff. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for performing the more technical and difficult drafting assignments.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.
This is a Promotional Only recruitment; open only to current regular Monterey County employees and former employees whose names currently appear on a Recall List.
We are looking for someone who:
* Pays attention to details.
* Is a self-starter.
* Can work independently.
* Is responsive and proactive when addressing tax payer needs.
* Is honest and ethical.
* Is flexible.
Examples of Duties
- Works with outside agencies and special districts in conjunction with requests on assessment map matters; coordinates map and drafting procedures and processing of work between various departments.
- Delineates changes in tax rate area boundaries; writes legal descriptions of tax delinquent property describing property boundary in relation to adjacent properties to get proper bearing and distances.
- Personally makes and assists in the more difficult and complex drafting assignments.
- Trains, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate Map Drafting Technicians responsible for the preparation and maintenance of a variety of maps.
- Reviews and makes recommendations regarding individual work performance of assigned staff; recommends disciplinary action.
- Incorporates into the assessment map series the effects of changes in the assessment laws and standards of other policy directives.
- Meets with the public to explain property locations, boundaries, and the standard assessment map and parcel system.
To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Senior Map Drafting Technician.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:
* Terminology, principles, techniques, and equipment used in map drafting
* Property descriptions
* Legal requirements pertaining to the preparation and maintenance of assessor maps.
Working Knowledge of:
* Surveying practices
Skill and Ability to:
* Plan, organize, coordinate and review the work of subordinate staff.
* Perform complex and precise mapping and drafting work.
* Read and interpret land descriptions and survey records.
* Follow oral, written and diagrammatic directions.
* Perform basic mathematics and geometric calculations.
* Organize and maintain reference files.
* Organize facts and information in order to draw logical conclusions.
* Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Three years of experience in a class equivalent to Map Drafting Technician in the County of Monterey.
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
- Prospective employees for the Assessor-County Clerk/Recorder will be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of criminal conviction.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES:
* As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
* Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
* If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty
by Friday, May 8, 2026, 11:59 PM(PST) or Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Assessor/County Clerk-Recorder
Attn: Human Resources
168 West Alisal Street, 1st Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: 831-759-6602 Fax: 831-759-6628
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
- A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
- Responses to the Supplemental Questions
Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application.
To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Julie James, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 759-6602, or ARCTTCHR@co.monterey.ca.us.
Position Description
Final Filing Deadline: Friday, May 8, 2026
Exam #: P26/43F80/05JJ
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.
The Assessor's Office has the responsibility to locate all taxable property in the County and to identify ownership. This office establishes value for all taxable property and applies all legal exemptions to the property.
The Assessor's Office seeks a Senior Map Drafting Technician to prepare and maintain maps used for property assessment purposes. The Senior Map Drafting Technician works with outside agencies relative to requests for Assessor's information; is the lead worker/complex level in the Map Drafting Technician and is responsible for training, assigning and reviewing work of subordinate staff. Additionally, the incumbent is responsible for performing the more technical and difficult drafting assignments.
The Eligible List established by this recruitment process may be used to fill current and future vacancies on a regular full-time, part-time, or temporary basis.
This classification is part of a flexible series. Incumbents appointed at the lower level of the career series may be promoted up to the higher level of the career series subject to their meeting the employment standards for the higher class and a recommendation for their promotion by the appointing authority.
This is a Promotional Only recruitment; open only to current regular Monterey County employees and former employees whose names currently appear on a Recall List.
We are looking for someone who:
* Pays attention to details.
* Is a self-starter.
* Can work independently.
* Is responsive and proactive when addressing tax payer needs.
* Is honest and ethical.
* Is flexible.
Examples of Duties
- Works with outside agencies and special districts in conjunction with requests on assessment map matters; coordinates map and drafting procedures and processing of work between various departments.
- Delineates changes in tax rate area boundaries; writes legal descriptions of tax delinquent property describing property boundary in relation to adjacent properties to get proper bearing and distances.
- Personally makes and assists in the more difficult and complex drafting assignments.
- Trains, assigns and reviews the work of subordinate Map Drafting Technicians responsible for the preparation and maintenance of a variety of maps.
- Reviews and makes recommendations regarding individual work performance of assigned staff; recommends disciplinary action.
- Incorporates into the assessment map series the effects of changes in the assessment laws and standards of other policy directives.
- Meets with the public to explain property locations, boundaries, and the standard assessment map and parcel system.
To view the complete classification description, please visit the County of Monterey website: Senior Map Drafting Technician.
THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
Will have a proven track record demonstrating the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
Thorough knowledge of:
* Terminology, principles, techniques, and equipment used in map drafting
* Property descriptions
* Legal requirements pertaining to the preparation and maintenance of assessor maps.
Working Knowledge of:
* Surveying practices
Skill and Ability to:
* Plan, organize, coordinate and review the work of subordinate staff.
* Perform complex and precise mapping and drafting work.
* Read and interpret land descriptions and survey records.
* Follow oral, written and diagrammatic directions.
* Perform basic mathematics and geometric calculations.
* Organize and maintain reference files.
* Organize facts and information in order to draw logical conclusions.
* Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Examples of Experience/Education/Training
Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:
Three years of experience in a class equivalent to Map Drafting Technician in the County of Monterey.
Additional Information
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Possess a valid California Class C driver license at the time of appointment and possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record or provide evidence of suitable transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.
- Prospective employees for the Assessor-County Clerk/Recorder will be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of criminal conviction.
- Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency; travel out of County to attend meetings.
BENEFITS:
The County of Monterey offers an excellent benefits package. Please visit our website to view the Unit J Benefit Summary Sheet. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) prevail over this listing.
NOTES:
* As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
* Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
* If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.
Application and Selection Procedures
Apply On-Line at
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/montereycounty
by Friday, May 8, 2026, 11:59 PM(PST) or Hard copy applications may be obtained from and submitted during normal business hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM by contacting:
Assessor/County Clerk-Recorder
Attn: Human Resources
168 West Alisal Street, 1st Floor
Salinas, CA 93901
Phone: 831-759-6602 Fax: 831-759-6628
The selection process is tentative, and applicants will be notified if changes are made. To assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, the examination process may include an oral examination, pre-examination exercises, performance examination, and/or written examination. The competitive examination process includes submittal of required application materials. A complete application package will include:
- A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
- Responses to the Supplemental Questions
Applicants who fail to provide all required materials by the final filing deadline will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, letters of interest, and other correspondence will not be accepted as a substitute for required application materials. All required application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants that are determined to be the most appropriately qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process.
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application.
To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to VeteransPreferencePoints@countyofmonterey.gov.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Monterey County is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer. The County seeks candidates who can make contributions in an environment of cultural and ethnic diversity. Monterey County is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Julie James, Human Resources Analyst, at (831) 759-6602, or ARCTTCHR@co.monterey.ca.us.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Drafting Technician
Document your CAD certifications before applying
PERM requires your employer to verify your qualifications match the job requirements exactly. Gather official transcripts, Autodesk or AutoCAD certification records, and any drafting coursework documentation before the process begins to avoid delays.
Target firms with active PERM filing history
Engineering consultancies, architecture firms, and construction companies that have sponsored foreign drafting staff before move faster through PERM. Search OFLC disclosure data by job title to confirm a firm has filed for similar Drafting Technician roles.
Understand how EB-3 differs from H-1B for this role
EB-3 sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual lottery, unlike H-1B. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification adds months before your I-140 petition, but the outcome is a green card rather than a temporary work authorization.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to find Drafting Technician openings at employers with green card sponsorship history. Filtering by EB-3 and PERM filings surfaces firms already familiar with the labor certification process for technical and design roles.
Clarify specialty occupation status early in the offer stage
Drafting Technician roles can fall under EB-3 skilled worker or EB-2 advanced-degree tracks depending on how the employer defines the position. Ask HR whether the job description requires a degree or relies on equivalent experience, since PERM documentation must match the offer letter precisely.
Confirm your employer will cover PERM advertising requirements
DOL mandates that employers complete a supervised recruitment process before certifying a PERM application. Confirm your employer understands they must post job ads, document applicant review, and retain those records for five years after certification.
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Find Drafting Technician JobsDrafting Technician Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Drafting Technician roles typically qualify for EB-3 or EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Most Drafting Technician positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, since the role typically requires vocational training or an associate degree rather than a full bachelor's degree. If the position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or a related field, the employer may pursue EB-2 instead. The job description in the PERM filing determines which category applies.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary and subject to an annual lottery, while EB-3 green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no lottery involved. The PERM labor certification process adds time upfront, typically several months before the I-140 petition stage, but you're working toward a permanent status rather than renewing a temporary visa every few years.
What documents should I prepare before a U.S. employer starts my PERM application?
Pull together official transcripts, drafting or CAD certifications from recognized programs, and any professional licensing records. If your degree is from outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization helps the employer document equivalency. USCIS and the DOL both require that your qualifications match the job requirements listed in the PERM filing exactly.
Where can I find Drafting Technician jobs where the employer is open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for foreign professionals seeking employment-based green card sponsorship. You can search Drafting Technician roles filtered by employers with PERM and EB-3 filing history, so you're targeting firms that have already navigated the labor certification process rather than starting from scratch with an employer unfamiliar with it.
How long does the EB-3 green card process typically take for a Drafting Technician?
The full process generally takes two to four years for applicants from most countries, covering PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and the final adjustment of status or consular processing stage. Applicants from India or China may face longer waits due to priority date backlogs. USCIS publishes monthly Visa Bulletins showing current priority dates by country and category.
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