Life of a Land Surveyor: Episode 3

[@SmithSurveying]

Look for jobs here 👇 www.usajobs.gov Oregon Tech 👇 www.oit.edu/taxonomy/term/558

[@darialegkaia1798]

The reference on the stone just blew my mind 🤯

[@LifeVlogX]

I am a surveyor from Sri Lanka. I learned many new thing from what you show in your video series. Thank you!

[@johnmeadows5645]

I have copies of old deeds for land my family owned in Virginia back in the days when they first began surveying the land there. They would say, for example, Beginning at a spanish oak tree southeast to a point at the intersection of the wagon road, east to a maple tree on the ridge at the boundary of the Smith farm. I would say it probably caused some litigation after the trees rotted or cut down.

[@SmithSurveying]

That's cool you have the copies! That type of surveying is called Metes and Bounds. What year was it??

[@johnmeadows5645]

@@SmithSurveying It is from 1804, the land was in Greenbrier county Va.

[@retiredperson4054]

You guys are AMAZING! You really have skills that most people have no idea about!

[@childofgod833]

Super interesting to watch. You're retracing the steps of history brother. Finding old mines and other historical landmarks has to be pretty thrilling. God bless bro. I gave you a Sub.

[@tomarmstrong4156]

We are having a boundary located on our ranch right now. Last surveyed in 1889. No monuments left. Surveyor is very busy, only comes out once a month or so. A few old fencelines left. He has found a recent survey over 1/4 mi away on other side of hill. He proposes locating POB by GPS from recent survey. Interesting to see you carrying old handwritten description in the field. I doubt your contest is still running but I will guess 411.

[@SmithSurveying]

If you have the original survey plat and/or notes I'd enjoy looking at them if you don't mind sharing! That isn't the number but maybe next time you'll guess it. I'll do another contest on the next episode :]

[@childofgod833]

It's gotta take some true skills to do what you do, much respect my friend

[@surveyingjourney5091]

It is good to see content like this..I am also a Surveyor from Sri lanka.. Best of luck friend

[@mitchmackenzie3293]

I absolutely love your videos, regards from Australia 🦺

[@SmithSurveying]

I'm glad you enjoy them Mitch! I hope everything is going good for you Down Under 🤙

[@larsbwk]

What a great videos, to bad we don't really have these kind of surveys or landscapes in the Netherlands. My number is 3.

[@SmithSurveying]

Wow all the way over in the Netherlands! That isn't the number but maybe next time you'll guess it :]

[@C1K450]

About to get this interview as a mapping and surveying technician. Always been interested in geography/GIS and have some handyman work experience. Never knew you could make a living out of it by surveying, only did it as a hobby. Wish me luck guys.

[@SmithSurveying]

Good luck!

[@SteelheadJEDi]

Awesome finds! That's what it's all about! From Oregon picking #420!😊

[@SmithSurveying]

Your guess is close! I'm working on some hats and some new shirts and they should be ready in a couple weeks. If you send your mailing address to [e-mail] I will send you some stuff! 🤙

[@hankperritt5987]

Great videos! It would be interesting if you could do some with more explanation of the technology

[@SmithSurveying]

That's a great idea!

[@tylerjordan8451]

Im a NC PLS--enjoyed this series very much.!! D. B. Jordan

[@kolbyadams8536]

great job on the video man keep up the great work! I am from Utah and my number is 100

[@SmithSurveying]

That isn't the number, but maybe next time you'll get it! Utah is a beautiful state. I was in Moab and Swing Arm City recently :]

[@kolbyadams8536]

@@SmithSurveying Ah man! its all good. thats cool were you riding around in the sand dunes or were you surveying?

[@SmithSurveying]

Rock crawling at Hells Revenge and ripping around the sand. It would be a cool area to survey though!

[@kolbyadams8536]

@@SmithSurveying Nice dude. Yah it would be cool to survey there.

[@kolbyadams8536]

Hey, also how much did you pay for this new surveying technology?

[@williamhollingworth4747]

Dude, absolutely amazing content. Great stuff!

[@SmithSurveying]

I appreciate those kind words Will 🤙

[@williamhollingworth4747]

@@SmithSurveying I actually have quite a few questions I’d like to ask, where would be the best place to post them so you can have them for video content? I follow you on Instagram also btw

[@SmithSurveying]

@@williamhollingworth4747 You can ask them here or message me on Instagram..whatever you feel like my friend:]

[@Siskiyouoffroad]

What up Cam! Another great vid man. You keep making me wish I worked for the FS/BLM. haha. I'm picking #184

[@SmithSurveying]

Hey dude! It is alot better than construction imo 😄 That isn't the number but maybe you'll get it next time!

[@jasonamaro451]

Love the videos Bro!! I’m currently looking into taking classes for Surveying. I’m 39 and I’m hoping I’m not too old to get into this career field. Was just curious if you can take a pistol with you on your long journeys into the wilderness? I live in the sticks here in Missouri and there are some critters that don’t want to be your friend. Lol, after watching 1 video, I had to Smash that Subscribe button. Stay safe and God Bless you Bro.

[@SmithSurveying]

Go for it man! You are never too old to start a new endeavor. What school are you looking at? When it comes to carrying it all depends on who you are working for. I am all for carrying but there are some people that do not understand the importance of self protection. God Bless 🤙

[@jasonamaro451]

@@SmithSurveying Our local Community Collage has courses for Associates and Bachelors degrees in Land Surveying. I’m going to go for an associates first, get my foot in the door and advance my education to climb the ladder. Nothing beats work experience I would assume. So get an entry level job and advance from there. That’s the plan anyways. But if Life has thought me 1 thing is that plans seldom go accordingly. Lol, thanks for the reply back and encouraging words. Wish you nothing but the best for you in your career. 🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@SmithSurveying]

@@jasonamaro451 Sounds like you got a plan. I am all for education, but I have learned more out in the field working. If you ever have any questions feel free to ask. Here is a link to a cool survey community: surveyorconnect.com/community/

[@JM-ee5bp]

Dude absolutely go for it!!! I was 36 when I started and I’m almost ready for my licensing test for Idaho. Best decision I ever made and I switched from a lucrative career in Medical Device sales. GO FOR IT!!!

[@nickallen2257]

@@JM-ee5bp I’m in Twin Falls, Idaho. I’m just about to finish my associates in Drafting Technologies. I have an interview with Power Engineers on Monday for a structural drafter position. I am thinking about doing the ISU online surveyors program while working for Power to get my bachelors in that. Can you take the test for license right out of school or do you need experience first?

[@x3timestheluck]

Think you’d ever do a QnA type video on surveying? This seems like an interesting career field. I’d be interested in learning on how to break in to it.

[@SmithSurveying]

Yeah, I can eventually make one for sure. The best thing you can do is call or go meet with a local surveyor and volunteer some of your time and job shadow. I volunteered a summer with the BLM while I was in school and now I am a cadastral surveyor with the BLM. If you ever have any questions feel free to ask man. Here is a link to where you can apply to government agency jobs if you are interested. www.usajobs.gov

[@x3timestheluck]

@@SmithSurveying that’d be awesome. So is this something you need a degree for? I’ve got an associates but nothing further than that. I’ve got some experience in construction, though

[@SmithSurveying]

@@x3timestheluck If you want to get a license some states require you have a bachelors degree and some states require an associates and experience. It all depends on what state you are working in. You are required to have a license with the Forest Service, but not with the BLM

[@bluesuiterhairo]

What tips can you give me? I'm about to turn 17 and I'm already super interested in this job. Once I turn 18 I'm going to try to work in this field, I live in Cali and am interested in Local 12 Union.

[@SmithSurveying]

Are you interested in specifically cadastral surveying or land surveying in general? I do cadastral work so I don't have to deal with city work. I would suggest contacting local surveyors and ask them if you can do a job shadow. Find out what you enjoy working around and then find a specific surveying field. If you ever have any questions feel free to reach out 🤙

[@childofgod833]

Wonder if the population dried up due to the mining drying up if it was a mining town

[@SmithSurveying]

Yeah the population dried up as soon as the resources started dwindling. I think a lot of people moved to Silverton, New Mexico and continued mining there instead

[@kylehutchison4216]

What are some recommended books to read or skills to learn to get into Land Surveying. I can’t drop what I’m currently doing to get into it, but would love to start learning more about it. Seems like there’s a lot of knowledge to learn, but I am envious of your daily routines and want to find a way to do it myself!

[@SmithSurveying]

I recommend starting with this book: www.amazon.com/Browns-Boundary-Control-Legal-Principles/dp/111843143X

[@PuckADV]

Was waiting on this action

[@SmithSurveying]

The wait is over 😃

[@abdesamadmouahid4557]

Great Surveying 👍🏻

[@mts7274]

Do surveyors still use pacing [footsteps] to measure distances, or is it all done with lasers now?

[@perinthia6829]

Some of us definitely do still do pacing, it can save alot of time

[@TheMrpetete1]

Where can I get those stamps to write on the mark???

[@SmithSurveying]

www.surv-kap.com/Stamping-Tools/Single-Wheel-Rotary-Stamps

[@joshreid1006]

I’m from Ontario, currently taking a Construction Engineering Tech course and the surveying portion has really got me interested. I’m hoping to go somewhere throughout Canada to find a surveying job after, or I have a little hope I could possibly go to the states. IM PICKING #452

[@SmithSurveying]

That's awesome you are interested in Surveying. There are alot of opportunities right now! You got it man #452! If you email or message me your mailing address on Instagram I will send you a shirt. My email is [e-mail] or my Instagram is smith_surveying 🤙

[@joshreid1006]

@@SmithSurveying Sweet let’s go! I’ll email you as soon as possible, I had a feeling it was that number you noticed on the rock! 🤣

[@SmithSurveying]

There is a shirt and hat on the way!

[@armorvestrus4119]

This is a thought question, is it legal for a land surveyor to survey his own property or is that considered a conflict of interest? To me it seems like it would be okay but I just wonder how the legal systems handle it.

[@SmithSurveying]

I wish I could give you a 100% accurate answer but I will tell you what I was told. Please take what I say with a grain of salt. Surveyors can survey their own land. If there are discrepancies though it is wise to have another surveyor perform the survey to avoid any potential conflict of interest. I am sure it depends on what state you are in though because every state has their own regulations. Good question Armor Vestrus :]

[@Choconillaaa]

Greetings from Oklahoma! Just found your channel and love watching what you do man. Keep up the great work brother. 473? :O

[@SmithSurveying]

I haven't visited Oklahoma yet but I plan on it. Dang you didn't get it this time but maybe next video you'll get it :]

[@Choconillaaa]

@@SmithSurveying Hey again, I've gotten pretty interested in the type of surveying you do recently and was hopin' you'd answer some questions I had about your experiences. I recall you saying you received a job offer very shortly after graduating with your degree. From what I hear it takes many years of working on the lowest end of the ladder before someone can move to a "real" surveying position. Is that just a difference between working federal instead of for a private entity or do I have something wrong? What education did you pursue to get where you are? I couldn't help but notice that there are literally only 3 schools in my entire state that offer surveying degrees and was wondering if those are more sought after than say, a civil engineering degree with a focus on surveying? There's very little information online so I appreciate any tidbits you can provide.

[@SmithSurveying]

@@Choconillaaa Each states have specific requirements to become a licensed surveyor. There is usually a certain amount of education and experience required to sit for the professional exam. I studied Geomatics with an option in Surveying at Oregon Tech. If you are interested in Surveying I would suggest pursuing a degree in it and not going the Civil route. I think New Mexico University offers an all online option for Surveying. I can't speak for private but when it comes to USFS you have to be licensed or go through the pathways program to get the Land Surveyor title. Before that you work as a technician until you become licensed. The BLM does not require you to be licensed but you must have education and experience to get a position as a Land Surveyor. I hope this helps and if you ever have any questions feel free to ask

[@SmithSurveying]

@@Choconillaaa You can learn alot from people at this website surveyorconnect.com/welcome/

[@Choconillaaa]

@@SmithSurveying Thank you so much for responding. Would you say that it's best to get started with the BLM after getting the education to gather experience before applying for a surveyor position or do positions like that not exist? I'll have to look up the pathways program as I haven't heard of it before. I looked through several sites but haven't found anything on internships or what have you. I've been trying to find more information on it but MAN is it scarce, I appreciate anything and everything ~

[@NathanSteiner-pq3ui]

Hey man, I’m really curious to learn a little more about how you got into land surveying. I’m really considering pursuing it after getting out of the Coast Guard. Did you have to go to school for it, or did you just start working for someone?

[@SmithSurveying]

Howdy! I went to school at Oregon Tech in Klamath Falls, OR and got a BS in Geomatics with an option in Land Surveying. After graduation I got a job with the Forest Service and now I'm with the Bureau of Land Management. Are you on the West coast?

[@davidduvall]

What are you making man? I finished my BS In Geography, am interested in doing surveys as well.

[@SmithSurveying]

I am GS9 right now and next year I will be GS11. If you give me your email I will send you an announcement for some survey tech jobs that are going to be opening soon for the USFS. There is an opening in Albuquerque, NM and Prescott, AZ

[@kavindadakshina8390]

Do u only survey vacant tracts or other ones?

[@SmithSurveying]

All kinds of tracts :]

[@Batman-mo3zn]

Hi! Im surveyor from malaysia. Our country geographical and type of land is different from yours. Its hard for us to work especially in “payak” or u can call swamp area. I wish i can work at a place like yours. Keep it up👍🏻

[@grafia48]

very good!!!

[@SmithSurveying]

Thank you :]

[@p_eople6789]

Hi Smith, what camera are you using to film? How long on average does it take you to edit each video? I also appreciate your recordings. So insightful to a little-known but interesting field! I am a female looking for a career change and the outdoors really excite me. I am in Ontario and looking into schooling that will allow me to get a job.

[@SmithSurveying]

I use a gopro and my phone. It takes a few hours to make a video like this. I do all the editing on my phone, so that's why it takes so long. You won't have a problem finding work if that's what you choose to study!

[@thomasneblett7489]

Your fortunate your boss trust RTK. I've seen results that would make your skin crawl even when equipment says your SD is excellent 👍

[@SmithSurveying]

I prefer using a TS setting corners. I've seen some crazy results from RTK too but I always triple check everything. Gotta do the best we can do out there 👍

[@amdomag]

Very interesting.

[@kf_isher1149]

great vids chief, a kiwi from New Zealand Auckland. #322

[@newend2116]

What boots are those, Sir?

[@SmithSurveying]

@@newend2116 workboots.com/carolina-8-28-series-composite-toe-waterproof-boots-brown?sku=crl-ca8528-080w&ft=e3f7bec5-8df6-438f-88ce-592a9bedc97a&gad_source=1#/33711/5131,1058,23547/1&dl=b&catr=true

[@dlmartin4278]

126?

[@syahmiadlil3528]

What the song in the intro

[@SmithSurveying]

m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/qX7IiIZ7r5uMqtE

[@happydaze4934]

How long have you been a land surveyor?

[@SmithSurveying]

I started in 2016 and now I'm a Cadastral Surveyor :]

[@czumi1988]

Greetings from Poland. It's interesting how this border papers looks in the USA.

[@SmithSurveying]

Are you a surveyor over in Poland?

[@stixonfire3947]

Have you ever encounter a bear or lion or bobcat?

[@SmithSurveying]

I've ran into a bear and bobcat out in the field but not a mountain lion yet. I'm sure one has seen me though 😆

[@colebodine5898]

Love the videos man! Gonna guess #498

[@SmithSurveying]

You were close on the guess! :]

[@mountainviewcattle]

I'm from British Columbia, Canada. I pick number 178. Hey did you get a pair of rubber boots yet?

[@SmithSurveying]

That's not the number but maybe you'll guess it next time! I have not but you'll be the first to know once I do!

[@acevedo6953]

Episode 4😓

[@keithg1955]

Have you come across any Mountain lion or bear?

[@SmithSurveying]

I've seen bear but no mountain lions while surveying. I've only seen two mountain lions in my life and thankfully from the comfort of my truck 😂

[@SC-sz9ms]

212 great vid

[@chrisemler9681]

What degree did you get in school for this?

[@SmithSurveying]

Geomatics, Surveying Option, BS from Oregon Tech

[@cbradley1391]

Tou dont actually need special education to get your foot in the door of surveying. But you will start at the bottom as a rodman who is basicallt acta as a second set of hands for the crew chief. But if you pay attention, ask questions, and show good enthusiaam for wanting to learn, you can move up to a crew chief poaition with enough exprience and learning. But if tou want to become a licensed surveyor, then your going to need to look into some official, higher education.

[@JM-ee5bp]

Idaho. 210!

[@SmithSurveying]

Someone already guessed the right number (452) but if you email or message me your mailing address on Instagram I will send you a shirt. My email is [e-mail] or my Instagram is smith_surveying 🤙

[@PuckADV]

66

[@SmithSurveying]

66 is not the number. Maybe you'll guess the right one next video 🙂

[@chriswalerski9613]

Another good video ruined by stupid music

[@jimburns348]

Can’t take the BG music 🤮

[@SmithSurveying]

Turn the volume down Jim 😂

[@khuerth]

CA PLS 9375 checking in, keep the videos coming, great job!

[@SmithSurveying]

I will make another episode asap 🤙