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PROFILE: LAND SURVEYOR BY RANDALL MORRIS MRS. SHAW ENGLISH, 1ST PERIOD MARCH 28, 2003 Career of a Land Surveyor This paper will help you grasp the career of a land surveyor. It includes the job description, education, personality traits, promotions, wages, fringe benefits, and future job demands. Land surveyors mark exact measurements and locations of elevations, points, lines, and contours on or near the earth’s surface. They measure the distances between points to determine property boundaries and provide data for mapmaking, construction projects, and other engineering purposes. (Cosgrove 613) I. Job Description A. Determination of points, locations, lines or elevations B. Make measurements by conducting an accurate and detailed survey of the area C. Provide information used to prepare documents, deeds, and leases D. Work outdoors and indoors II. Education A. High School courses recommended: Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Drafting, Mechanical Drawing B. Bachelor of Science in surveying or engineering C. Post secondary courses D. On the job training E. Pass licensing exam III. Personality Traits A. People Skills B. Team Work C. Leadership Qualities D Accuracy. E. Physical Stamina IV. Future Job Demands A. Outlook for surveyors is fair B. Employment expected to decline through the years C.
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