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GeoSurvey welcomes those desiring to make land surveying their chosen career.  We strongly believe in a structured and organized promotion process to get you to your desired career level.  We also belive that each level must be mastered before the next level can be attained. Below is a typical career path in land surveying...

A typical progression for a career in surveying usually begins by learning to operate conventional survey equipment and our GPS and robotic equipment. During this phase of your career, you will be encouraged to attend classes learning more about the art of land surveying.

Upon mastering the equipment and software utilized in our field processes, you may be promoted to the postion of crew leader. At this level you will be responsible for all aspects of field data collection, and will learn many valuable lessons regarding analysis of field data, data collection methods, field evidence recovery, and resource management. During these first few years, you will develop a strong foundation for promotion to the level of survey technician.

Upon promotion to survey technician, you will be taught to analyze survey field data utilizing specialized analysis software. You will work daily with a registered land surveyor, and will acquire much of the knowledge necessary to obtain your licensure. If you are serious about pursuing your licensure, you will be encouraged to continue attending the necessary classes to obtain your required hours to sit for the land surveyor exam.

After sufficient time as a survey technician, you may be considered for a project management position. At this level you will be responsible for the management of large surveying and mapping projects. You will be expected to utilize all survey resources efficiently and accurately resulting in a final survey project that meets the standards of GeoSurvey, Ltd.