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A publication of the Texas Society of Professional Surveyors

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The TSPS Convention & Tech Expo returns to Arlington, Texas this Fall. Go to the Convention & Tech Expo tab at the top of the home page at www.tsps.org for all your TSPS Convention news! (Or see page 8 for a registration form.)

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CourthouseDirect.com, a TSPS Affinity Partner, recently agreed to increase its contribution from 12 cents per page to $.25 per page when TSPS members use the

www.CourthouseDirect.com/tsps webpage.

Approximately 10 years ago, Paul Cones, owner of CourthouseDirect.com, approached the association and offered to donate a portion of its revenue from online documents sales to TSPS. Since that time, CourthouseDirect.com has contributed more than $70,000 to the

Jib Ahmad shares surveying knowledge with Sam Houston Area Council Scout Fair attendees.

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Surveying Merit Badge for Scouts

Paul Cones, left, with Martin Keller of Baker Surveying, the June Beat the Heat Promo-tion winner. (Photo courtesy of Paul Cones.)

By Doug LovedayTSPS Communications Director

The land surveying profession needs an influx of young people – young people who are interested to work in the field and the office, and others who desire a 4-year degree and licensure in the land

surveying profession.

And one of the best ways to present the profes-sion to young people ... and one of the least utilized methods ... is through the Boy Scouts'

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organization. Mr. Cones was presented with a President’s Award at the Annual Awards Gala in San Marcos last October during 2012 Conven-tion.

HISTORYCourthouseDirect.com and its sister company Courthouse Specialists have been providing abstracting and online access to real property records for surveyors in Texas since 1982. Court-house Specialists specializes in providing re-search for boundary surveys and complex public and private right of way projects.

CourthouseDirect.com was the first company in the nation to put a Grantor Grantee on the internet (Harris County) and has been a leader in changing the way many surveyors do busi-ness. Instead of hiring an outside firm to perform a subject and adjoiner search most surveyors are now doing it themselves by using Courthouse-Direct.com, county websites, or other websites. CourthouseDirect.com’s Grantor Grantee indexes are free to use, and there are currently more than 100 counties available and more on the way.

Mr. Cones said what differentiates CourthouseDi-rect.com from other sites is the ability to perform a “sub-search.” For example, when researching a common name like, “City of Houston” or “John Smith,” surveyors can match a party, subdivision or survey name in the sub-search field, which reduces research time substantially.

CourthouseDirect.com is the largest provider of Title Plant facilities for title insurance companies (per Texas Department of Insurance statistics) and owns the largest repository of historical Real Property records in Texas. Much of this informa-tion is available to surveyors in the, “Historical Documents and Plats” portion of the site. Sub-scribers are able to choose a county and view a free Map or Deed, and if they choose to down-load the document there is a nominal fee.

WHAT’S NEW?CourthouseDirect.com recently introduced a new GIS services to its website in eight counties within the Houston and Dallas metropolitan mar-kets and plans to expand this service throughout the state. Current layers include Tax Maps, Tax Records, New Sales Data, Deed information and Google satellite imaging.

Instead of generating multiple tax printouts from the Appraisal District the CourthouseDirect.com GIS site allows surveyors to combine several tax records into a free “Basic Report.” For those needing to perform right of entry or need to

Merit Badge program.

Several TSPS members from around the state regularly present surveying merit badge courses, and a few help young Cub Scouts with the surveying portion of the Engineering Pins. And while these active youth are goal-oriented, seeking advancement in their Scouting activities, they are learning first-hand surveying skills while being introduced to the professionals who make survey-ing their livelihood.

And could there be a better captive audience than Scouts?

"Scouts are a really great resource, and they are naturally inclined to get out into nature and work in the field and the evironment, and to work in the office," said Bill Forshey, RPLS #5047, PE #71171, a longtime volunteer and 4-year Scouting Coordinator.

"And they're always looking for opportunities to earn merit badges."

One of those opportunities will be September 20-22 during a S.T.E.M (Science-Technology-Engi-neering-Math) Campout at Lost Pines Scout Reservation in Bastrop, hosted by the Scouts' Capital Area Council. Volunteers are encouraged to contact Mike McMinn, RPLS #4267, at [email protected] for more details.

A recent Scouting event in Houston, however, may be the granddaddy of them all. The 2013 Sam Houston Area Council Scout Fair, held April 13 at Reliant Arena, is considered the largest in the nation and attracted around 30,000 attendees this year. Two surveyors from the TSPS Gulf Coast Chapter 9, Jib Ahmad, RPLS #6183, and Aaron Bohls, SIT #6952, were on hand to lead Merit Badge classes.

"I do this about year for Chapter 9," Ahmad said. "I'm a Scoutmaster ... and both of my sons are Eagle Scouts."

Ahmad has taught his surveying Merit Badge course for five years. While the Boy Scouts Survey-ing Merit Badge comes with strict guidelines about specific topics that must be covered, Ahmad has personalized his course over the years, including field work in the morning, with map study and legal description writing in the afternoon. Typically, scouts meet him at Memorial Park in Houston to begin the field work.

"They love the maps and the technology," he said. "We look at the old instruments and transits and talk about the history. Some of the kids are really good in math, and we talk to them about the surveying profession and getting a 4-year degree. Several already want to go into engineering."

It's not difficult to get involved either, Ahmad said. For more information on presenting a Merit Badge program in Surveying, contact him at [email protected].

Aaron Bohls works the booth at the Sam Houston Area Council Scout Fair.

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SurPAC and mail with this form to:

SurPAC2525 Wallingwood Drive Ste 300

Austin, TX 78746

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give notice to property owners for a replat or rezoning there is a Mailing Label feature on the site. CourthouseDirect.com is currently working to link recorded subdivision maps and vesting deeds to the Basic Report which, according to Mr. Cones, will substantially reduce the time it takes for surveyors to perform their research.

TSPS & COURTHOUSEDIRECT.COM“We have a high regard for land surveyors and appreciate the work they do every day to make land records better and more accurate,” Cones said. “Sometimes surveyors are under appreci-ated, but everyone from Title Agents, Landmen, Abstractors, Right-of-Way Agents, Appraisers

and Real Estate Agents rely on a quality land surveys to perform our jobs effectively.”To learn more about CourthouseDirect.com, contact Paul Cones at [email protected] or call 713-683-0491 (office).

(Article submitted by Paul Cones and CourthouseDirect.com.)

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Each seminar participant should bring: clothing and footwear suitable for field surveying in rough terrain; personal field gear; calculator (any type), scratch pad, etc.; triangles, scale and a 24” straight edge; comfortable, casual wear for evenings. September weather in southwest Texas is unpredictable, please be prepared for any eventuality. Those having personal GPS equipment may bring portable units if they so desire. Participants should be physically able to hike steep grades on unimproved routes in varying weather conditions, which may include temperatures in the 90-105 degree range.

This 2 1/2 day, hands-on seminar takes place in a beautiful setting on the pristine Frio River near Garner State Park at the 15,000 acre historic Annandale Ranch in the Texas Hill Country.

This unique interactive experience is presented and led by some of the state’s most highly experienced practicing Licensed State Land Surveyors.

Participants who attend will:

♦ Participate in the determination of the gradient boundary of the Frio River.

♦ Capitalize on techniques for determining corner search positions learned over years of experience.

♦ Appropriately apply the field evidence to final original survey construction to legally establish missing or obliterated corners.

♦ Review landmark court cases that were the basis for the current dignity of calls in regard to retracing original survey corners.

♦ Examine ancient trees in search of survey witness marks called for in the original survey field notes.

♦ Seek and find original rock mounds set in the 1800s that remain virtually undisturbed and in their original position.

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TSPS Members: by 9-9-13 9-10-13 & after Full Registration (16 CEUs) $310 $360 Paraprofessional (no CEUs) $160 $210

Non-Members: by 9-9-13 9-10-13 & after Full Registration (16 CEUs) $460 $510 Paraprofessional (no CEUs) $210 $260

Locating Original Corners SeminarSeptember 26-28, 2013 – Concan, Texas

Register online at www.tsps.org – Limited space available!

D.G. (Greg) Smyth, RPLS, LSLSC.B. (Ben) Thomson, RPLS, LSLSBill O’Hara, RPLS, LSLSDavey Edwards, RPLS, LSLS, CFedS

Accommodations are provided by Neal’s Lodges in Concan, Texas. Contact Neal’s Lodges directly at (830) 232-6118 or via email at [email protected] to reserve your cabin. All cabins are reserved and paid for on an individual basis by each attendee.

Attendees will receive a 30 percent discount on cabin rates by mentioning the TSPS seminar. Check them out at www.nealslodges.com for more details and directions.

Thursday, September 26, 201312:00pm - 1:00pm Registration1:00pm - 5:00pm Intro, LSLS panel, & field exercisesFriday, September 27, 20137:00am - 8:00am Breakfast8:00am - 5:00pm Field exercises and discussion12:00pm - 1:00pm LunchSaturday, September 28, 20137:00am - 8:00am Breakfast8:00am - 12:00pm Field exercises and discussion

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Spencer McIntosh and Jamie Gillis held a 4 hour presentation July 19 on “Land Surveying as a Career” for a group of more than 20 teachers during their annual TIVA conference.

TIVA is the professional organization for Career and Technical Educators certified in Trade & Industrial Education.

Topics such as “What Surveyors Do,” “Op-portunities in Land Surveying,” “SkillsUSA,” “Trig*Star,” and “Incorporating Surveying into a High School Curriculum” were covered.

In addition, the educators had an opportunity for a hands-on demonstration of the latest in surveying technology. The presentation was very well received, and TSPS has been asked to return again next year, Gillis said.

A number of educators expressed interest in en-tering a team in the “Land Surveying” competi-tion for SkillsUSA and will be contacting TSPS members in their local areas for help. Equip-ment is available for schools that are looking to get involved; please email Spencer McIntosh: [email protected] for additional information.

(Submitted by Jamie Gillis, TSPS Public Rela-tions Chair.)

TIVA Educators Get Primer On Land Surveying

Surveyors enjoy some of the lowest workers’ compensation rates in Texas. Of the 410 WC classifications, the state benchmark rate for surveyors is the 5th least expensive at $.50 per $100 of payroll.

Who is less?

Attorneys are the lowest at $.17, followed by accountants at $.18 and clerical employees at $.30. The most expensive is cotton gin employees at $23.81 (23.81% of their payroll cost!).

Sometimes surveyors DO get a break!

From ANCO Vice President Gina O'Hara.

Tidbits...from ANCO Insurance

(Top photo) More than 20 teachers attended the "Land Surveying as a Career" session at the July 19 TIVA conference in Irving, Texas. The session was lead by (below, from left) Spencer McIntosh and TSPS Public Relations Committee Chair Jamie Gillis. (Photos courtesy of Jamie Gillis.)


CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas – Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi is taking the lead in filling high-paying geospatial jobs around the world. The University’s Conrad Blucher Institute has recently signed two agree-ments with universities in China and Russia to provide qualified, four-year degreed surveyors opportunities to enroll in the Master of Science in Geo-spatial Survey Engineering program (see video at http://gisc.tamucc.edu/) at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.

The United States Department of Labor predicts a severe deficit of skilled workers with graduate degrees in Geospatial Sciences. In Texas, there are more practicing surveyors over the age of 70 than under the age of 40.

“Unless we start filling these positions soon, the U.S. could fall way behind in the competition,” said Dr. Gary Jeffress, Director of the Conrad Blucher Institute (CBI) at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi and a past TSPS President (1999). “Future world markets will be dominated by those countries with the best educated work-force.”

Through these newly-signed agreements, the CBI has found a solution to address the shortage of expertise in these fields. This will allow graduates to either fill jobs here in the U.S. or return to their home country.

Geospatial Surveying Engineering and Geo-graphic Information Science involve the use of scientific and mathemati-cal principles to model the Earth. These professionals collect geospatial and land surveying data as well as other information resources to create manageable maps and databases for display and analysis that are needed throughout the world. For example, surveyors provide information to be utilized by the latest GPS navigations systems; to help monitor coastal threats such as hurricanes and beach erosion; and to assist with NASA-sponsored research and recovery efforts.

“The Conrad Blucher Institute has officially made a name for itself world-wide for training and educating the next generation of professional land

Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Signs Agreements to Fill Worldwide Demand for Surveyors

surveyors and GIS professionals,” said Jeffress. “These international programs are designed to prepare all students to be productive in the ever-expanding global economy.”

Jeffress and Dr. Lucy Huang of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi arranged an agreement with Jiangxi Normal University in Nanchang, Jiangxi Province,

China, in 2012 that would allow advanced Chinese students to enter into the five-year combined Bachelor’s and Master’s degree program. Later that year, Jeffress arranged a cooperative agreement between the Moscow State University Cartography and Geodesy and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The agreements were signed by Texas A&M-Corpus Christi President and CEO, Dr. Flavius Killebrew.

Jeffress is in talks with Moscow State University to explore education and research opportunity with the University and the CBI.

“Their goal is to send 10 to 12 students as early as summer 2014 for the first of many collaborative

educational activities in partnership with the Conrad Blucher Institute,” said Jeffress.

Jeffress is also exploring opportunities for Texas A&M-Corpus Christi to teach short courses in Moscow as early as 2014.

(Article reprinted courtesy of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi.)

Through these newly-signed agree-ments, the CBI has found a solution to address the shortage of expertise in these fields. This will allow graduates to either fill jobs here in the U.S. or return to their home country.

Dr. Gary Jeffress and the Conrad Blucher Institute have forged agreements with univer-sities in China and Russia to provide degreed surveyors opportunities to enroll in the Master of Science in Geospatial Survey Engineering program at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. (Photo courtesy of Texas A&M-Corpus Christi)

By Cassandra HinojosaTexas A&M-Corpus Christi News/Editorial Writer


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RPLS Full Registration All Educational Sessions and admission to Tech Expo 230 280 430 480 including Friday Afternoon Reception and Saturday Luncheon RPLS Friday Only Friday Educational Sessions and admission to Tech Expo 115 165 315 365 including Afternoon Reception RPLS Saturday Only Saturday Educational Sessions and admission to Tech Expo 195 245 395 445 including Saturday Luncheon Paraprofessional All Educational Sessions and admission to Tech Expo 95 145 195 245 Full Registration including Friday Afternoon Reception and Saturday Luncheon Paraprofessional Friday Educational Sessions and admission to Tech Expo 55 105 155 205 Friday Only including Afternoon Reception Paraprofessional Saturday Educational Sessions and admission to Tech Expo 75 125 175 225 Saturday Only including Saturday Luncheon Exhibits Only Admission to Tech Expo including Friday Afternoon Reception 30 30 30 30 and Saturday Luncheon (Badge Required)

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Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013 1:00 p.m. TSPS Golf Tournament No. of Tickets __ @ ............... $85 ea = _________

Friday, Nov. 1, 2013 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Educational Session: Avoiding Boundary Problems (4 CEUs) 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Educational Session: Thinking Beyond Technology (4 CEUs) 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Educational Session: Understanding the Recent Rule Changes (4 CEUs) 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Educational Session: Client Communication (4 CEUs) 12:30 p.m. TSPS Annual Luncheon No. of Tickets __ @ ............... $45 ea = _________ 6:30 p.m. Masquerade Ball & Awards Gala No. of Tickets __ @ ............... $75 ea = _________

Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Educational Session: Easements & Rights of Way (8 CEUs) 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Educational Session: Ethics for the Professional Surveyor (4 CEUs) 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Educational Session: The Pincushion Effect (8 CEUs) 7:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Educational Session: Survey Cost Analysis (4 CEUs) 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. RTK Basic Operation & Troubleshooting (4 CEUs) 1:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Proposal Writing – An Art & Science (4 CEUs)

Auxiliary Events & Registration Fees Auxiliary Annual Membership Dues (required to attend Auxiliary Events) $10 = _________ Auxiliary Convention Registration (includes admission to Tech Expo) $30 = _________

Thursday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Community Service Project No. of Tickets __ @ $35 = _________ Plus ... Making Masquerade Centerpieces (Lunch Included) Friday 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. VIP Tour of Cowboys Stadium (Lunch Included) No. of Tickets __ @ $35 = _________ Saturday 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. “Puttin’ on the Ritz” Annual Luncheon No. of Tickets __ @ $35 = _________

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Registration Fee (from above) = _________ Course Proceedings/Materials Printed version of session materials (Not available for purchase on-site) (Note:Webaccesstomaterials,withlinkprovided,inconventionconfirmationletter.) $25 Member $50 Non-Member = _________

This is the first time I will attend a TSPS Convention & Tech Expo.


2013 Strategic PlanningAugust 9, 2013 at YO Ranch Hotel

Kerrville, Texas

TSPS Members Establish Goals

for SocietyThe all-day Strategic Plan-

ning session August 9 in Kerrville, led by facilitator

and author Cathi Hight (below), included strat-

egy building in areas like Advocacy/Political Activity, Public Relations/Commu-

nications and Professional Development.

Watch for the formal Strategic Plan to be

published in an upcoming TSPS publication.


By Jerry LehewTSPS Liaison to TBPLS

Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying meeting August 2, 2013 9:00 am.

All members of the Board were present along with the Executive Director, the Assistant Attorney General, and the Board Investigator. The Executive Director and Board Investigator had no reports.

The TBPLS board voted to approve the new proposed rules. They said the rules should be published in the Texas Register this Friday (Au-gust 9). The rules become effective 20 days after publication.

New committee chairs have been appointed:Jon Hodde Executive Committee ChairMary Chruszczak Rules Committee ChairJon Hodde RPLS/SIT Examination Committee ChairBill O’Hara LSLS Examination Committee ChairPaul Kwan Continuing Education Committee ChairBill O’Hara Oil Well Issues Committee ChairBill Merten Legislative Needs Committee Chair

There was quite a lot of discussion about the SIT application process for the NCEES FS exam in 2014. The exam will be computer based, and the applicant will apply directly with NCEES with prior board approval. There may need to be some slight changes to the Act in the next legislative session.

Bill O’Hara and Jon Hodde gave a joint report on Oil Well activity. Texas has 50% of the rig count in the United States.

There was some discussion on TSPS’s suggestion of Round Table meetings.

The next meeting will be October 31, 2013 at 1:30 pm in Arlington at the 62nd Annual TSPS Convention and Tech Expo.

There is also a meeting scheduled for December 13, 2013 at 10:00 am. in Austin.

TSPS New MembersREGISTEREDMark Dillon HarpJQ Engineering2105 Commerce StreetDallas TX 75201

John McNuttJohn E. McNutt Land Surveying126 Church St. Room B4Pittsburg, TX 75686

Jake OderMaverick Land Surveying Company437 Silver BuckleSchertz, TX 78154

Lonnie Pace2902 Deer Hollow DriveKingwood, TX 77345

Michael PetersonGraham Associates, Inc.600 Six Flags Dr.Arlington, TX 76011

Bradley SargentU.S. Fish & Wildlife ServicePO Box 12546Albuquerque, NM 87195

Aaron StringfellowWier & Associates, Inc.701 Highlander Blvd Ste 300Arlington, TX 76015

Michael SzurgotTeague, Nall & Perkins, Inc.1100 Macon StreetFort Worth, TX 76102

SIT/AssociateDavid CollinsCollins Surveying & Mapping910 JudsonLongview, TX 75601

Roger ErrastiGullett and Associates, Inc.2211 Martha LanePasadena, TX 77502

SIT/ASSOCIATE (continued)Billy LogsdonJBI Partners, Inc.16301 Quorum DriveAddison, TX 75001

Aaron MilesBaird, Hampton & Brown, Inc.5525 Westhaven DriveFort Worth, TX 76132

Austin TurnerG&A Consultants, LLC111 Hillside DriveLewisville, TX 75057

AFFILIATEDean CrockettTopographic Land Surveying16623 Crystal GladeSan Antonio, TX 78247

Matthew HollensworthAustin Bridge & Road, LP2619 Cecil LaneAthens, TX 75752

Chad SmithTopographic Land Surveyors1400 Everman Parkway Ste 197Fort Worth, TX 76140

STUDENTMatthew AndersonCity of Fort Worth217 North Long Rifle DriveFort Worth, TX 76108

Steven TippsFrontier Surveying Company710 Buffalo Street Ste 700Corpus Christi, TX 78401

TBPLS Approves Proposed Rules

http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/index.shtml


SEPTEMBER

September Certified Survey Technician Exam 14 Concan, Texas 16 CEUs CST Exam - DFW Airport, Texas

Proctor: John Pierce Contact: [email protected]

Deadline for application through TSPS office: Monday, August 26, 2013 North Lake College - West Campus 1401 Royal Lane 75261 DFW Airport, TX September Locating Original Corners Seminar 26 Concan, Texas 16 CEUs Annandale Ranch 466 Annandale Ranch Rd. Sabinal, TX 78881 830-988-2202

Neal's Lodges 20970 Hwy 127 Concan, TX 78838 830-232-6118

REGISTER ONLINE HERE!

VIEW BROCHURE HERE!

September Paso Del Norte Chapter 17 Seminar - El Paso, Texas27-28 Friday and Saturday, September 27-28 in El Paso, Texas. Camino Real Hotel Hotel Phone: 915-534-3000

“Ethics” Dr. Steven Frank Friday, September 27, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

“RPLS Boundary Retracement” Paul Carey, RPLS Saturday, September 28, 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

“3-D Global Spatial Data Model” Earl F. Burkholder, RPLS Saturday, September 28, 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Register Online (El Paso Seminar)

Earlybird registration ends Monday, September 9. Beginning Tuesday, September 10, a late fee of $25 will be added to all fees Seminar, Materials and Breaks included, Lunch is on your own

View Brochure Here (El Paso Seminar)

Coming EventsOCTOBER

October 30 - TSPS Convention & Tech ExpoNovember 2 Arlington, Texas

Visit our TSPS Convention & Tech Expo pages HERE You can also Register Online Now for classes HERE! View the Convention Attendee Brochure HERE! Sheraton Arlington Hotel 1500 Convention Center Drive 76011 Arlington, TX Phone: 817-261-8200

NOVEMBER

November TSPS Chapter 18 Seminar - Abilene, Texas22 This year's TSPS West Central Texas Chapter 18 seminar will be held Nov. 22, 2013 at the Abilene Civic Center in Abilene, Texas

Topic, instructor and cost TBD. Abilene Civic Center 1100 N 6th St 79601 Abilene, TX Phone: 325-676-6211

DECEMBER

December Land Surveying Ethics and Rules Applied to Satellite 7 Surveying Technology 8 CEUs Instructor: Jim Gillis

Register Online Here (Houston Seminar)

View Brochure Here (Houston Seminar)

Crowne Plaza Northwest-Brookhollow 12801 Northwest Freeway 77040 Houston, TX Phone: 713-462-9977

December Boundaries Ethically Determined 7 8 CEUs Instructor: Ken Gold Register Online Here (Austin Seminar) View Brochure Here (Austin Seminar)

Omni Austin Hotel at Southpark 4140 Governor’s Row 78744 Austin, TX Phone: 512-448-2222

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SENIOR SURVEY TECHNICIAN

eHT, a leading civil and environmental engineer-ing firm, is seeking an experience survey techni-cian (min. 5 yrs exp.) to work out of our Granbury office. Experience must include engineering design surveys, construction staking and calcula-tion and Carlson software. Email resumes to [email protected].

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE - Cedar Park, Texas

SURVTEX, LLC has current open-ings at our location in Cedar Park, Texas. We are actively seeking office and field personnel for the following positions:

Senior Survey TechnicianThe successful candidate must have at least five years of survey technician experience. Preference will be given to candidates who have: SIT certi-fication, CST – Level III or higher certification, TxDOT experience, and substantial experience using MicroStation and AutoCAD.

Survey TechnicianThe successful candidate must have at least two years of survey techni-cian experience. Preference will be given to candidates who have: CST certification, TxDOT experience, and experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.

Field PositionsCrew Chief - The successful candidate must have at least five years of experience as a crew chief. Experience using GPS is required. Preference will be given to candidates with TxDOT experience and/or a diverse set of other experience.

Jr. Crew Chief - The successful candidate must have at least two years of experience as a crew chief. Experience using GPS is required.

Other – Send resume.

Please send your resume to: [email protected] or fax 512-249-5040. For more information about our company, please visit www.survtex.com.

SURVEYING FIELD STAFF POSITION

North Texas, Garland-based Engineering and Land Surveying firm seeks an energetic helper for the surveying field staff. The position involves outdoor land surveying principally in the North Texas area with occasional travel to other parts of the state for short-duration overnight stays. The firm offers normal benefits and competitive compensation. For detailed information contact Mr. Wayne Terry at: [email protected]

FOR SALE: MDL Dynascan – Mobile LiDAR System

The MDL Dynascan has a range of 250m, collects over 36,000 points per second, with 5cm laser accuracy, lightweight easily mounted design and rugged all-weather construction. It’s perfect for stock pile surveys and more! New models retail

over $100k, this opportunity is a steal at $37,500. For information call (713) 690-4626 or email [email protected].

SENIOR SURVEY TECHNICIAN/DRAFTSMAN

Goodwin and Marshall, Inc., a Grape-vine Texas based Professional Engi-neering and Surveying Company, is accepting resumes for a Senior Survey Technician/Draftsman. Qualified candi-dates will assist Registered Professional Land Surveyors with drafting, deed research, easement and document preparation with legal descriptions, final subdivision plats, ALTA, topographic surveys, and construction calcula-tions. Candidates should have a minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Survey Technician/Draftsman and the ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate projects, and effectively communicate with survey and engineer-ing staff. S.I.T. a plus.

Email resume to [email protected]

SURVEY PARTY CHIEF

West Texas firm looking for: Survey Party Chief

Duties include ability to manage and perform field construction surveys with assistance or indepen-dently as needed.

Candidates must have a proficient knowledge of survey methodologies, total stations and GPS equipment, valid driver’s license and clear driver’s abstract.

Please direct all inquires to [email protected]

PIPELINE PROJECT MANAGER - PARTY CHIEF

Crossway Surveying, Inc. is a survey-ing business based in Fort Worth, Texas that performs oil and gas, topographic, and boundary surveying and mapping. We are currently hiring the following personnel: Pipeline Project ManagerQualified candidate will have a minimum of two years pipeline drafting and project management experience. DOT Regulated pipeline experience preferred but not required. As-built and isometric drawings, Blue Sky soft-ware, GIS and Carlson Survey experience a plus. Party ChiefQualified candidate will have a minimum of one years’ experience in pipeline surveying. The candidate must be proficient with Trimble GPS and data collectors, conventional total stations, and magnetic pipeline location equipment, as well as safe work procedures. Travel is required. Crossway offers competitive pay, benefits, and bonuses.

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• Interfaces with client on behalf of company to ensure client satisfac-tion.

• Is responsible for keeping accurate records on data gathered, crew time and expenses including field notes, time ticket and daily reports.

• Performs field calculations using coordinate geometry.• Operates survey data collecting devices, computers, ATV’s and small

boats.• Is responsible for survey vehicle and issued equipment.• Is responsible for following proper safety practices affecting assigned

tasks and those of the work group.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:Associate’s degree in Land Surveying, Geomatics/ Geodesy; 5-7 years sur-vey instrument experience, 2 years as Crew Chief, Military candidates with equivalent experience in Topographic Surveying, Geospatial Specialties; valid driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record; travel required.

Experience with various survey equipment required, also preferred is expe-rience in the Oil & Gas sector, pipeline surveys and government work. This is not an entry level position

EEO/M/F/D/V

Send resumes to: [email protected]

A member of the Fugro group of companies with offices throughout the world.

MULTIPLE SURVEY POSTIONS AVAILABLE

MSM Surveying & Mapping seeking qualified candidates for the Dallas area. Positions listed below:

• Texas Professional Land Surveyor• Survey Tech• Party Chief• Abstractor

Top pay for qualified personnel.

Send resume to [email protected].

REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR

GRAHAM ASSOCIATES, INC.ARLINGTON, TEXAS

Minimum 3 years experience as a Survey Manager. Duties include crew management, boundary analysis and description preparation, office and client coordination and knowledge of Autocad and Trimble survey software. Submit resume to [email protected].

Inquiries will be kept confidential. We appreciate all submittals; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Please email your resume and references to [email protected].

SURVEY INSTRUMENT MAN

CUNNINGHAM-ALLEN, INC., Austin, is cur-rently seeking to hire a Survey Instrument Man. Prefer minimum one year experience with Topo/Tree, ALTA’s, Boundary, Construction Staking, and surveys for engineering design. Trimble equipment experience is a plus.

Email resume/information to [email protected]

Cunningham-Allen (CA) is always looking for talented, energetic new staff members. We anticipate the need to fill other Survey positions in the near future. To designate your interest in future opportunities, please submit your resume and cover letter describing your experience. CA offers competitive compensation and a complete benefits package.

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE NOW

All American Surveying is currently seeking qualified professionals for positions in the fol-lowing areas:

-CAD Technicians -Instrument Operators -Experienced and Inexperienced Field Workers -Survey Technicians -Party Chiefs -Surveyors-In-Training (SIT) -RPLS / Senior Project Manager -RPLS / Project Manager

Positions may require travel and candidates should submit their resumes to [email protected] or call 940-665-9105.

LAND SURVEY PARTY CHIEF

JOHN CHANCE LAND SURVEYS, INC.

WE ARE RECRUITING FOR THE FOL-LOWING OPEN POSITION:

LAND SURVEY PARTY CHIEFJohn Chance Land Surveys, Inc. (www.jclsurvey.com)Land Survey Operations, San Antonio, TX

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES: • Supervises and leads assigned crew in performing field activities

according to quality standards, best practices and principles of land surveying to collect field data for surveys of well locations, units, pipeline, topography, boundaries, permits and other survey projects that may be contracted. See CLASSIFIEDS, Page 13

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Multiple Survey Positions – RPLS, Party Chief, Instrument Man

Jones & Carter is actively seek-ing the following positions for our Houston and Woodlands, TX offices:

RPLS – Project Management, TxDOT, GPS, and land development

Instrument Man – 1 + year experience with GPS, total stations, and data collectors

Please send resumes to: [email protected] or please visit our site at www.jonescarter.com

MULTIPLE POSITIONS – Temple, TX

Ronald Carroll Surveyors, Inc. has openings in its Temple, TX office. In business since 1979, RCS are experts in boundary, construc-tion surveying, pipelines, site planning and development services, and real property transactions. RCS offers competitive salaries, paid time off, medical insur-ance, life insurance, and a Simple IRA plan. Send resumes to [email protected]

RPLS: Candidates should have excellent project management skills so they can manage and lead a staff responsible for producing surveying project solutions for clients, with direct accountability for on-time, high quality project delivery. This opportunity is best suited for a hardworking, multi-talented individual with at least 5 years of surveying and CAD experience. Although this is mainly an office position, expect some outdoor work and some travel may be required. Must be licensed in the state of Texas.

SIT: Candidates should have 2 – 3 years’ experience as a survey crew chief as well as experience with CAD. A working knowledge of Carlson and Leica equipment is preferred. Must be actively pursuing TX registration. Some travel may be required.

Field Crew: Several positions available for Crew Chiefs and Instrument Operators. Candidates should have at least 1 – 2 years’ experience in their respective position. Experience with GPS and robotics will be required. Some travel may be required.

Survey CAD Tech: Candidates should have at least 2 years’ experience in producing quality drawings in the survey profession. Field surveying experience is a plus. Must be efficient in making land boundary and topog-raphy maps, and be experienced working with construction plans. Ability to perform computations and write metes and bounds descriptions a plus. Knowledge of Carlson using an AutoCAD engine is preferred.

REGISTERED PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR

Goodwin-Lasiter, Inc.Central Texas Office

Registered Professional Land Surveyor

Minimum 2 years experience as a Survey Manager. Duties include crew management, boundary analysis/description preparation, office/client coor-dination, and proficiency in AutoCad/Survey Software.

Obtain application at www.goodwinlasiter.com and submit along with resume to [email protected].

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Frontier Surveying Company is actively searching for highly qualified career minded candidates: RPLS / Senior Project Manager RPLS / Project Manager Surveyor In Training (SIT) Survey Tech CAD Technician Party ChiefRequires travel throughout Texas at times. Go to www.frontiersurveying.com to apply.

PARTY CHIEF - SURVEY OFFICE TECHNICIAN

Marshall Lancaster & Associates, Inc., a Dallas/Fort Worth area professional land surveying firm, is accept-ing resumes for the following positions:

Party Chief: Ability to learn or operate Trimble robot-ic total stations and GPS systems. Responsible for field production and varying degrees of client coordination.

Survey Office Technician: Preparation of ALTA Surveys, topographic sur-veys, subdivision platting, and construction calculations. Experience with commercial, industrial, retail, and municipal development projects. Ability to operate or learn Microstation Geopak/Powercivil, Carlson Survey, C&G Survey, and Trimble Business Center software. Visit our employment section at http://mla-survey.com or fax resume to 817-282-2231.

CREW CHIEF

Baird Hampton & Brown, Inc., an engineering and surveying firm has immediate openings for a Party Chief for the Fort Worth and Grapevine offices. Crew Chief duties consist of boundary, topographic, and construction surveys. Familiarity with Trimble GPS and robotic equipment a plus. This position will require leadership, good com-munication skills and a team player attitude. Experience a must.

Exceptional benefit package including health, dental, life insurance, paid time off, 401k.

Great work environment, excellent career advancement opportunities and very competitive wage package.

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Interested candidates should submit resume to [email protected] or [email protected]

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

RPLS, CAD TECHNICIANS, FIELD PERSONNEL

Urban Surveying, Inc. is seeking experienced RPLS, CAD Technicians along with Field Personnel in the San Antonio, Victoria and Cuero areas to join our team. Projects include Oil/Gas exploration and pipeline, boundary surveys, topographic surveys and construction staking.

Experience with Carlson Survey and/or Microstation is a plus. USI offers competitive compensation, 401(k) plan, paid employee health insurance and paid vacation. Please send resume to [email protected].

R.P.L.S. / RODMAN

Baker-Aicklen & Associates, Inc. is a premier Surveying, Civil Engineering, GIS, Landscape Architecture, and Con-struction Management firm with over 30 years of experience in the Central Texas area. We are looking for an experienced R.P.L.S. (licensed in Texas) and Survey Rodman to work in our Snyder, Texas office.

Send resume to [email protected]; No video resumes or phone calls please.

Excellent benefits and competitive salary. EOE

SURVEY TECHNICIAN

Texas Right of Way Associates has immediate open-ings for a survey technician proficient with Carlson/AutoCAD embedded. Responsibilities include organization of research for field, reduction of field data, involvement with analysis and preparation of boundary surveys, ROW maps, M&B descriptions, plats and related documents under RPLS supervision. 2-3 years oil and gas experience preferred and S.I.T. a plus. No Calls Please. Email Resumes to [email protected].

Multiple Positions Available at McKim & Creed’s Austin, DFW, Houston and San Antonio Offices

McKim & Creed is currently looking for Field Personnel, Sr. CAD Technicians and Project Managers for our Austin, DFW, Houston and San Antonio offices. To view and apply for all our cur-rent openings go to www.mckimcreed.com/careers.

All offers are contingent on the successful completion of a drug test and motor vehicle records check.

McKim & Creed is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Ac-tion Employer M/F/D/V and maintains a Drug Free Workplace.

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE - Corpus Christi, Texas

Urban Engineering, a Corpus Christi based firm, is seeking experienced land surveyors at all positions; for projects in Corpus Christi and surrounding areas.

Projects include Boundary, Topographic, and Construction Staking. Some travel and weekends may be required.

Urban Engineering offers a competitive compensation package and benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/401K and paid time off.All offers of employment are contingent upon the prospective employee passing a background /drug screen, which will include the candidates driv-ing record.

Please send all resumes and correspondence to [email protected].

SURVEY TECHNICIAN-MICROSTATION - Dallas, Texas

Pacheco Koch is a Civil Engineering/Land Surveying firm with an imme-diate opening for a survey technician proficient with Microstation/Geopak. Responsibilities include organization of research for field, reduction of field data, involvement with analysis and preparation of boundary surveys, ROW maps, M&B descriptions, plats and related documents under RPLS supervi-sion. TxDOT experience a plus.

Competitive salary commensurate with experience. We offer excellent benefit package.Pacheco Koch is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a drug-free workplace.

To apply please go to www.pkce.com and click on “Careers,” then “Ap-plication Form”.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS

Apex Surveying & Mapping, Inc. serving Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas has openings in both its Cana-dian and Amarillo, Texas offices. We offer competi-tive salaries (based on experience and qualifications), medical insurance, matching retirement plan and bonuses. Seeking to fill the following positions:

RPLS – Applicants must be registered in Texas or Oklahoma (preferably




both or the ability to obtain both within 2 years) and have a minimum of 2 years’ experience supervising oil & gas, boundary, topographic and ALTA Surveys. Knowledge of Autocad, Carlson Surv CE and Topcon equipment preferred.

SIT – Applicants must have experience in oil & gas, boundary, topographic and ALTA Surveys. Ability to draft in Autocad with working knowledge of Carlson Surv CE, must also be familiar with Topcon GPS Equipment.Crew Chief – Applicants must have minimum of 2 years’ experience as crew chief. Must have experience in oil & gas, boundary, topographic, ALTA surveys and construction staking. Experience with Topcon GPS and Total Stations and Carlson Surv CE preferred.

Draftsman – Applicants must be proficient in the use of Autocad and Carl-son Surv CE with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in oil & gas, boundary, topographic and ALTA surveys drafting. GIS experience a plus.

Send resume to [email protected] of Fax 806-323-9783.

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

MERIDIAN SURVEYING & MAPPING - HOUSTON: is a multi-disciplined firm providing surveying, mapping, and GPS services on a wide variety of commercial, industrial, residential, municipal, and telecommuni-cation projects. We are conducting a search for qualified professionals to fill multiple positions including: RPLS, SIT, Party Chiefs, Survey Techs, Deed Research Techs AND Draftsmen. We offer a strong benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, LT Disability, Life Insurance, Vision, Tuition Reimbursement, Job Training and opportunities for advancement. If you are interested in a confidential interview please fax you resume to (713) 772-7613 or email to [email protected].

MULITPLE POSITIONS - Midland, Texas

Prosperity Consultants, LLC has openings in its Midland, Texas office and offers competi-tive salary, bonuses, comprehensive medical insurance, 401K. Applicants must be self-motivated, pass background/drug screen and have clean driving record.

R.P.L.S.: Ideal applicants must be licensed in Texas and will have 3 to 4 years’ experience supervising oil & gas, topographic, boundary and A. L. T. A. surveys. Construction staking experience preferred. Working knowledge of Topocon GPS survey equipment, Survey Pro and Traverse PC preferred. Some travel may be required.

Survey Crew Chief: Ideal applicants will have 2 to 3 years’ experience, as a survey crew chief, conducting oil & gas, topographic and boundary surveys. Construction staking experience preferred. Working knowledge of Topcon GPS survey equipment and Survey Pro software preferred. Some travel may be required.

Rodman/Instrument Operators: Ideal applicants will have 1 to 3 years’ experience with GPS, total stations and data collectors. Topcon/TDS pre-ferred. Some travel may be required.



Send resume to [email protected] or fax to: (512) 251-2518.

SURVEY OFFICE TECHNICIAN

McGray & McGray Land Surveyors, Inc. seeks Survey Office Technician with minimum 3 years experience. Proficiency in Microstation/Geopak REQUIRED. Responsibilities include organization of research for field, reduction of field data and preparation of electronic field base maps, assistance with analysis and preparation of boundary surveys, ROW maps, descriptions, plats and related documents (under RPLS supervision), plotting and assembling of plats, exhibits, etc. TxDOT experience a tremendous plus, Certification also a plus.

Please submit resume via email to [email protected].

Fragrance-free, smoke-free and casual office environment. Health, dental, life and retirement benefits.

McGray & McGray Land Surveyors, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Em-ployer.

MULTIPLE TEXAS SURVEY POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc., one of the world’s largest and most diverse providers of professional technical services is seeking sev-eral new hires in our Survey\Geomatics Division!

Current openings include:

Houston- Survey Project ManagerHouston- 3D Laser Scanning TechnicianDallas- Field Instrument PersonFort Worth- Survey TechnicianFort Worth – Survey Project ManagerAustin- Field Instrument PersonAustin- Crew Chief

More information about these positions can be found at www.jacobs.com/careers

Interested candidates should submit their resumes in confidence to [email protected] and note Texas Survey Positions as the email subject line.

Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Jacobs does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of: race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by country, regional or local law.


RPLS - SURVEY DRAFTSMAN

West Texas firm looking for:

-R.P.L.S.: Candidate should have minimum 3 years experience in oil & gas, construction stak-ing, A.L.T.A.s, topographic, title and residential surveys.

-Survey Draftsman: Experienced in pipelines, boundaries, topographic surveys, ALTA’s and more. Minimum of 1 years experience required.

Please contact [email protected] for more information.

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE in Fort Worth, Corpus Christi, and Midland

Frontier Surveying Company is actively searching for highly qualified career minded candidates:

RPLS / Senior Project Manager RPLS / Project Manager Survey Technician CAD Technician GIS Specialist Party Chief

Requires travel throughout Texas at times. Go to www.frontiersurveying.com to apply.

SIT - Austin, Texas

Our Survey Department is expanding and is looking for qualified and dedicated staff to immediately fill the following position:

SIT (Surveyor in Training): The qualified individual will assist Regis-tered Professional Land Surveyors with drafting, deed research, boundary analysis, easement and document preparation with legal descriptions, final plats, labeling and computing survey points and processing conventional and GPS field data.

• Experience: Candidates should possess 2-4 years of experience of land surveying experience in a Senior Survey Technical role. An SIT registration is required and four year degree is preferred. Essential experience and knowledge will include ALTA surveys, boundary analysis, topographic surveys, preparation of easement documents, legal descriptions, final plat preparation, construction staking, and the ability to utilize survey field equipment. Candidate should be eligible to sit for the State exam within one year.

• Technical Skills: AutoCAD-Cogo programs (Carlson a plus) and/or

Licensed / Registered Professional Land Surveyors

Prominent Atlanta based national land surveying company has immediate open-ings for Professional Land Surveyors actively licensed/registered in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, New Jersey or New York for key roles. Multiple state licenses are a plus and will be considered above other candidates. Prefer experience in residential surveying and builder support services. Primary duties will be to review, sign and seal survey work. Experience in C&G/Carlson software helpful. Excellent communication skills required for fast paced, high profile clients. Career growth, exceptional salary, bonus and benefits package in-cluding 401K. Bonuses also paid to obtain additional state licenses. Please send resume and salary requirements to [email protected].

INSTRUMENT OPERATOR - Austin, Texas

Bowman Consulting is currently searching for an Instrument Operator in our Austin, TX office.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work as a member of a survey crew performing boundary, topography, ALTA, right of way, and construction surveys for public and private clients.

• Set-up and operate survey equipment, including total-station, data-collector, level, and G.P.S.

• Perform survey calculations• Perform all aspects of stakeout and locations surveys using applicable

survey equipment.• Maintain survey equipment used and keep survey truck stocked with

necessary supplies and tools.• Make accuracy and calibration checks and adjustments on equipment

used.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.• College or technical courses in mathematics and surveying.• Minimum of one year experience.• Familiar with field procedures for performing boundary, topographic,

ALTA/ACSM land title surveys.• Ability to work outside in all seasons.• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.

Bowman Consulting delivers real estate, energy and infrastructure solutions to public and private markets throughout the country. A focused growth strategy has allowed Bowman to more than double in size over the last three years, operating twenty offices nationwide with a leading-edge staff of over 400.

Bowman Consulting Group is an equal opportunity employer. For immedi-ate consideration, please apply online at www.bowmancg.com.




If interested in applying to Dawson Geophysical, please reply with a cur-rent resume and an indication of which position you would like to fill to:

[email protected]

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE - SAM, Inc.

Surveying And Mapping, Inc. (SAM, Inc.) is a surveyor owned and operated firm dedicated to delivering top-quality products and customer service. We are a dynamic and growing firm looking for qualified people with expertise on large and fast-paced projects.

COME BUILD A CAREER WITH US.

We are actively searching for the best qualified: Senior Project Manag-ers, Project Managers, Project Surveyors, Surveyors In Training (SIT) and Survey Technicians.

Go to www.saminc.biz/careers to apply.

OFFICE & FIELD PERSONNEL NEEDED - Cedar Park, Texas

SURVTEX, LLC has current open-ings in our Cedar Park, Texas office. We are actively seeking office and field personnel for the following posi-tions:

Senior Survey TechnicianThe successful candidate must have at least five years of survey technician experience. Preference will be given to candidates who have: SIT certi-fication, CST – Level III or higher certification, TxDOT experience, and substantial experience using MicroStation and AutoCAD.

Survey TechnicianThe successful candidate must have at least two years of survey techni-cian experience. Preference will be given to candidates who have: CST certification, TxDOT experience, and experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.

Survey Crew ChiefThe successful candidate must have at least five years of experience as a crew chief. Experience using GPS is required.

Please send your resume to: [email protected] or fax 512-249-5040. For more information about our company, please visit www.survtex.com.

JR SURVEY TECH - Rockwall, Texas

JR SURVEY TECH: Rockwall area - Minimum 2 years experience with ACAD. Carlson imbedded ACAD a plus. Email resume to [email protected].


Microstation, Geopak helpful, as well as Microsoft Office.• Professional Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, project coordi-

nation, effectively communicates with other design services, ability to perform in a fast-paced environment that is in a growth mode.

• Location: Austin, Texas

Benefits include a competitive compensation package, as well as medical, dental, vision, life, STD, LTD, and paid time off. All offers of employment are contingent upon the prospective employee passing a background/drug screen, which will include the candidate’s driving record.

Cobb, Fendley & Associates, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. For immediate consideration, please email your resume to [email protected] or fax: (713) 462-3262. You may also call (713) 462-3242 and request an appointment to complete an employment application.

SURVEYING AND MAPPING STAFF – Seismic Surveys

Dawson Geophysical Company, the premier seismic survey company in the Lower 48, is currently recruiting for the following positions in Oil and Gas Exploration surveys.

We are currently in search of candidates to fill the following positions:

• Seismic Survey QC Technicians – Survey Technicians preferably with seismic QC experience. Should be familiar with GPSeismic software and related mapping, performing QC checks, dealing with clients and client reps, as well as field crews.

• TigerNav Stakeless Survey Technicians – Survey Technicians prefer-ably with seismic survey experience who are capable of maintaining the GPS/GNSS equipment and operating base stations and repeaters for the TigerNav Stakeless survey system. Must be capable of dealing with recording crews, clients and client representatives.

• Survey Crew Managers – Preferably with an Associate’s Degree in surveying and seismic experience and familiarity with GPSeismic software as well as Leica or Trimble GPS/GNSS. Must be capable of dealing with recording crews, clients and client representatives as well as field crews.

• Assistant Survey Crew Managers – Preferably with some survey train-ing and seismic experience and familiarity with GPSeismic software as well as Leica or Trimble GPS/GNSS.

• Office Mappers – Preferably with a good knowledge of ARC GIS, Map Info and/or other mapping software, and seismic experience.

• Field Hazard/Access Mappers – Preferably with seismic experience and at least 1 year of experience as a mapper.

• GPS/GNSS Pack Operators – Preferably with at least 6 months experi-ence.

Dawson Geophysical is based in Midland Texas with field crews that oper-ate throughout the United States. Dawson has an excellent benefits package including 401(k), Health Insurance, etc.



MULTIPLE SURVEY POSITIONS AVAILABLE

Precision Surveyors, Inc. is searching for outstanding candidates in Houston, San Antonio and Austin for the follow-ing positions:

Texas RPLSSurvey TechSIT or BS in SurveyingCAD DraftsmanGIS TechnicianResearch AssistantField Crew ChiefJr Field Crew Chief

Excellent opportunity for stability and advancement.Competitive Salary and Benefit package. Please send resume to [email protected].

SIT/SURVEY PROJECT MANAGER - Pleasanton, Texas

Seeking a SIT/Survey Project Manager for growing engineering/surveying firm in Pleasanton, Tx. Candidates should be proficient in preparing field notes, survey plats, deed research, and evaluating bound-aries to be presented to RPLS.

Candidate may occasionally be required to assist field crews, collect data, or perform field observations. Candidate will be required to coordinate with customers, give phone quotes, and prepare proposals.

Benefits, PTO and flexible work schedule. 4 day work week available.

Interested candidates should submit cover letters and resumes to [email protected].

TECHNICAL SALES ENGINEER - San Antonio, Texas

Job Title: Technical Sales Engineer Department: Sales

Status: Full Time; Exempt Supervisor: Bobby Hempfling

Location: San Antonio

General Summary:The Technical Sales Engineer role will coordinate and field all support calls and will travel to customer sites to train, support and demonstrate equipment. The role will have responsibility for handling all incoming and outgoing equipment and for configuring new equipment for sale.

Essential Functions:

• Phone-in and Walk-in technical support to include robotics, GNSS surveying and GNSS equipment

• Assist Service Technicians with questions and troubleshooting• Pull, charge and configure new equipment purchases to specifications

of customer


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• If the ad is "Web Only", the ad cost is still calculated accord-ing to the publication insertion rate of $1.25 per word.

• Publisher's limits of liability in event of error: Correct ad will be published once. Account will be billed and credit issued.

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• Post Sale, In-field training of crews on equipment purchases• Responsible for checking in rental equipment for proper billing and

accurate inventory• Coordinate and prepare all outgoing rentals according to order specifi-

cations• Prioritizes customer need for rental equipment and manages rental

schedules

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Minimum 5 years experience Surveying or Support with Trimble Equipment

• Advanced knowledge of all Trimble Survey Products• Computer Literacy Required. Knowledge of MS office• Knowledge of Coordinate systems to include State Plane grid coordi-

nates and Surface adjustments

Supervisory Responsibilities:None

Success Factors:

• Clear Effective Communicator• Extreme Attention to Detail• Calm – Level headed under stressful situations• Reliable• Problem solver• Team Player in small workplace• MULTI-TASKING IS CRUCIAL

Send resumes to [email protected].

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