Summer 2013 - Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association

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OUR 85th YEAR
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By Dee Goerge
SUMMER 2013
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Hartke says surveyors’ reputations rely on honesty. W
gets a call for work in an unfamiliar area, he refers the c
a local surveyor who will do a good job for less cost.
There is no rule of thumb regarding surveying fees. “T
of the survey depends on the terrain more than any othe
tor,”in
Hartke
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open land is the easiest. So after h
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and during winter are often the best times to survey. Tall
nearly as difficult to survey through as wooded, hilly land
“I want to know the terrain, so I pull aerial photos off
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OFFICERS
COMMITTEE
CHAIRS
PRESIDENT
Theodore P. Hartke, PLS
Hartke Engineering and Surveying, Inc.
2121 East 2350 North Road
Fithian, IL 61844
Phone (217) 840-1612
Email: [email protected]
ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Dennis Cummins, PLS
PRESIDENT ELECT
Jim Abbitt, PLS
McClure Engineering Assoc. Inc.
1037 21st Ave.
East Moline, IL 61244
Phone: (309) 792-9350
CONSTITUTION & BYLAWS
Carol A. Sweet-Johnson, PLS
SECRETARY/TREASURER
Mitchell R. Garrett, PLS
Shawnee Survey & Consulting Inc.
104 S. 4th St.
P.O. Box 125
Vienna, IL 62995
Phone: (618) 658-6065
PUBLIC INFORMATION, MARKETING
& PUBLICATIONS
Dale L. Woolard, PLS
DIRECTORS
Ronald D. Bauer, PLS
RB & Associates Consulting Inc.
4 West Main #201
Plano, IL 60545 US
Phone: (630) 552-7452
INTERSOCIETY RELATIONS
Michael E. Filipski, PLS
Robert G. Brown, PLS
Juneau Associates, Inc. P.C.
2100 State St. PO Box 1325
Granite City, IL 62040 US
Phone: (618) 877-1400
GIS-LIS-IMAC
James R. Anderson, PLS
Roger Meyer, PLS
Berns Clancy & Associates P.C.
405 East Main Street
Urbana, IL 61802
Phone: (217) 384-1144
Timothy J. Murphy, PLS
Manhard Consulting Ltd.
324 East Walnut Street
Roselle, IL 60172
Phone: (847) 634-5550
PAST PRESIDENT
Donald G. Groesser, PLS
Sanchez and Associates, PC
8605 W. Bryn Mawr Ave, Suite 309
Chicago, IL 60631
Phone: (815) 575-0642
member of:
American Congress On Surveying
and Mapping National Society of
Professional Surveyors
BUDGET
Duane E. Weiss, PLS
Illinois Professional
Land Surveyors
Foundation News
For all of you loyal Foundation members and supporters who
have been waiting and watching with anticipation for news
about the IPLSF and its dilemma, we have great news for
everyone. The Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Foundation
was recently notified by the IRS that we have their official
EDUCATION, TRAINING &
REGISTRATION
Kyle O. Allred, PLS
sanction as a 501-C-3 TAX DEDUCTIBLE organization. Several
weeks later we received equally exciting news from the
Illinois Attorney General’s office to advise us that we had been
accepted as a 501-C-3 charitable entity. The point of all of this
is that the IPLSF is again up and running full blast toward our
goal of earning funds with which to provide scholarships for
MEMBERSHIP
Michael D. Bytner, PLS
higher education to enhance the practice of Land Surveying.
Therefore all of you who have been members, and those of
ETHICS AND PRACTICE
David L. Humphrey, PLS
you who would like to be members and assist us in meeting
our goals, please send in the dues ($10.00/year) and/or any
donations to the IPLSF.
Send to:
IPLSF c/o Duane E. Weiss
8783 Iler Road
Sherman, Illinois 62684
GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
Timothy Burch, PLS
SCHOLARSHIP, ELDRIDGE, HONORS
& AWARDS
Edward L. Clancy, PLS
Daniel Evans, PLS
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It’s always the right time to
do the right thing.
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
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THEODORE P. HARTKE, PLS
ow many times have you been tested? I am
each other, the heavy bleeding may have already
not talking about a math test or a licensing exam. I
wiped out our resources. Recovery starts with
am speaking of a true life exam ... the sort of thing
making the decision to take care of things.
While making business decisions, there is a test
Ronald Reagan said, “To sit back hoping that
framed “4 Way Test” on the wall of his office.
someday, someone will make things right is to go
It said:
on feeding the crocodile, hoping he will eat you
1.) Is it the TRUTH?
last-but eat you he will.” What does this mean?
2.) Is it FAIR to all concerned?
To me, it means that tough decisions cannot
3.) Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER
that keeps you up at night and forces a decision
that will affect you and those around you. These
decisions are not only about choosing a direction
at a fork in the road. Think of the time when you
asked your spouse to marry you. Think of the day
when you took on huge debt to purchase your first
home. Think of the occasions when you agonized
over a job change, the risk to change gears, and the
shift to balance your fear against your faith.
Sometimes, decisions need to be made swiftly.
When the gulf oil spill disaster was ongoing,
people operated in an emergency mode while
trying to protect their image at the same time.
Looking back, some of their actions made it even
worse. They eventually figured things out, but not
before making a huge environmental mess and
experiencing vast amounts of negative publicity. Our world has become riddled with greed for
money and power. Our government leaders are
exhibiting terrible behavior. Corrective action
is constantly kicked down the road, leaving the
problems for others to deal with later. There
seems to be no accountability anymore. We
should all put pressure on officeholders to work
together. After they get through outmaneuvering
wait. Step up to the plate and take a swing. When a mistake is made, work must stop before
mistakes, too. Those are the cheapest lessons.
for all things. One of my former bosses had a
FRIENDSHIPS?
4.) Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?
the mistake is amplified into an emergency.
My dad taught me to deal with situations head-
Quick resolutions to problems keep negative
on. “Be firm, and be fair,” he said. At times, you
consequences under control. Little crocodiles are
will “take one for the team.” Others may come
easier to kill than big ones. Have you allowed a
out slightly ahead of you, but that favor will likely
person or situation cause disruptions which cause
come back in return. Karma is a great equalizer.
damage to the morale in your workplace? Have
The decisions you are making define who you are.
you been avoiding the inevitable? If so, it is time
Whether those decisions are good or bad, they will
to get to work.
follow you throughout the rest of your life.
Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Every decision
Decisions, mistakes, and corrections will always
maker will fall on their face from time to time.
be a part of our surveying profession. Handle
It is not the mistake that you make that people
them in a manner that would make your family
remember. It’s the recovery. People will remember
proud of you. Stand up to bullying and be the
how you handled it. Admit to the error, apologize,
voice for those who can’t speak for themselves.
and own it. See to it that it is corrected and make
You will serve mankind very well if you live and
it up to the people harmed in the process. If this is
act every day with this in mind: “It is always the
done right and done in a timely manner, you will
right time to do the right thing!” Now, let’s get to
earn the trust and respect from those surrounding
work and solve some problems.
the situation. Try to learn from other people’s
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S U R V E Y O F IPLSA NEWS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
10
Aug. 2013
IPLSA EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING
10:00 am - IPLSA Office
100 East Washington St.
Springfield, IL 62701
14
Sept. 2013
IPLSA BOARD OF
DIRECTIONS MEETING
10:00 am - Anchor Boat Club,
Springfield, Illinois
2
Nov. 2013
IPLSA EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING
10:00 am - IPLSA Office
7
Dec. 2013
IPLSA BOARD OF
DIRECTIONS MEETING
10:00 am - Anchor Boat Club,
Springfield, Illinois
11
Jan. 2014
IPLSA EXECUTIVE
COMMITTEE MEETING
10:00 am - IPLSA office
Congratulations to Alex Croxford, the 2013 Illinois TrigStar
Winner! Alex just finished his junior year at Jersey Community
High School. He is a member of various school groups and
activities, including the Cross Country team, Scholastic Bowl,
National Honor Society, Math League, Key Club, and marching band. He is an Eagle Scout who likes to camp, watch
game shows, volunteer in his community, and play cards.
Alex has won several academic awards including 1st place
on the Olympiad team, Junior Class Math League Winner, and
placing in the regional, sectional, and state levels of WYSE
Engineering Graphics competitions. Alex will now compete in
the National TrigStar Competition with the other state winners.
13-15
Feb. 2014
57TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Crowne Plaza, Springfield IL
Tim Burch presented an Honorary Membership Award to
David Doyle in recognition of his continued support, involvement and education of Illinois Professional Land Surveyors.
Tim said: “It was my pleasure to present Dave Doyle with an
Honorary Membership to the IPLSA in front of his peers at the
meeting. Dave isn’t usually speechless but he was quite emotional at our recognition of his efforts.” IPLSA looks forward
to seeing David in Illinois at future conferences and seminars.
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The bottom line is that IPLSA
is the only organization
representing the interests of
land surveyors in the public
arena. You can help maintain
EXECUTIVE VIEWPOINT
IPLSA’s strong voice by
KIM ROBINSON
supporting the organization,
and being actively involved in
the legislative process.
Active Session
Highlights Importance
of IPLSA
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specifying that electronic signatures, while
of discussion.
permitted, may not be required, and that
the decision to sign design documents
House Bill 3339 would have allowed service
electronically rests solely with the design
members to obtain a professional license
professional.
if they had earned substantially the same
education and experience while serving in
aving been involved in design industry is-
sues in the public sector for more than 14 years,
bills advanced but the issue remains a point
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Additional bills were introduced that would
the military. The bill failed to advance due
have amended existing laws regarding
to concerns raised over the definition and
qualifications-based selection, MBE/FBE
documentation of “substantially” similar
procurement goals, and other government
education and experience.
procurement and practice requirements.
Senate Bill 1647 sought to allow the
Since this is the first year of a two-year
legislative session, we anticipate another
I can say that the 2013 legislative session was the
Illinois Department of Transportation the
most active I’ve seen. There were dozens of ini-
option of employing Design/Build as a
tiatives introduced that would potentially impact
procurement method on its projects. While
The bottom line is that IPLSA is the only
the practice of land surveying and procurement
other state agencies are permitted this
organization representing the interests of land
of land surveying services. It certainly highlight-
option, this specific bill would undermine
surveyors in the public arena. You can help
ed the important role that IPLSA plays in repre-
qualifications as a condition of selection
maintain IPLSA’s strong voice by supporting the
senting the collective interests of Illinois’ profes-
and would instead rely primarily on cost.
organization, and being actively involved in the
sional land surveyors. Among the highlights:
The design industry organizations have
legislative process.
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long argued that qualifications must be
House Bill 2701 and Senate Bill 1957
a primary selection criteria in design/
sought to establish responsible bidder
build procurement. This bill also failed to
requirements as a QBS selection criteria
advance.
for design firms providing material testing
services. In response, House Bill 3151
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Once signed by the Governor, Senate Bill
was introduced which would explicitly
1826 will allow for electronic signatures
preclude state agencies from requiring
on design documents.
responsible bidder program participation as
AIA and ISPE all worked to add language
IPLSA, ACEC,
a condition of QBS selection. None of the
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will do a better job because he or she knows where the section cornerstones are located. Local surveyors know where the
problem areas are (those areas that don’t match the original
measurements), and they know the quirks of the region,” says
Ted Hartke, owner of Hartke Engineering and Surveying, Inc.,
in Fithian, Illinois. He left a large company with 650 employees
in 2011 to start his own business.
“Agricultural land surveys are an important part of my new
business and a good fit with my own rural roots,” Hartke says.
“Surveyors are just like farmers; we get to play in the dirt, too.”
experIence, FamIlIarIty = lower bId
esides finding a local surveyor, clients can save money by
finding the right surveyor.
For example, Nyberg Surveying Inc. is one of five surveyors
listed in the Alexandria, Minnesota, phone book. Call all five
and the top price quote might be three times the low quote.
“When people call me, I look through our files; we’ve done
8,000 surveys within 75 miles,” says Brad Nyberg, co-owner
of the 30-year-old family business. There’s a good chance that
he’s surveyed a property nearby or that there are records on
government-owned property and state highway lines. Knowing
where permanent markers are located eliminates time looking
up records in the county recorder’s office and saves costs. As
his files grow, some of his current bids are lower now than what
they would have been a few years ago.
Hartke says surveyors’ reputations rely on honesty. When he
gets a call for work in an unfamiliar area, he refers the caller to
a local surveyor who will do a good job for less cost.
There is no rule of thumb regarding surveying fees. “The cost
of the survey depends on the terrain more than any other factor,” Hartke says. Flat, open land is the easiest. So after harvest
and during winter are often the best times to survey. Tall corn is
nearly as difficult to survey through as wooded, hilly land.
“I want to know the terrain, so I pull aerial photos off the
Internet,” Nyberg says. He prefers wintertime for surveying
low ground and wooded areas since there are no leaves to see
through. “Winter is a slower time for surveyors, so they may be
hungrier for competitive bids,” he adds.
GPS technology has improved accuracy and greatly lightens the physical labor (1800s government surveyors dragged
66-foot-long surveying chains through undeveloped land to
mark township corners). But today’s technology comes at a
higher cost – as much as $60,000 for a new GPS base and rover
system. A $600 GPS unit may keep people from getting lost
while hunting or may help find the general location of a line,
but it’s not accurate enough to determine a survey line.
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It’s better when both farming neighbors
know where the property line is.
F
ences were once dividing lines, but now they’ve
been taken down to accommodate bigger equipment and fields. Unless there has been a survey
and there are markers, the property line has
likely drifted over the years.
This may not be a problem if the neighbors are friends and
are in general agreement. But it can all change with the sale
of property, the passing on to another generation, or when one
owner wants to make an improvement close to the line.
That’s why a boundary survey is a good investment. But
before you hire someone out of the phone book or off a website,
there are a few things to consider to get the best bang for your
buck. Begin by shopping local.
“A local surveyor will have the most competitive price and
bonus | Successful Farming | November 2012
Micah Radach (left) and Zach Waldorf of Nyberg Surveying Inc.
set up GPS equipment for a survey. Part of the surveyor’s creed
is to dedicate professional knowledge and skills to the advancement and betterment of human welfare.
Photography: Dee Goerge
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Surveyors combine GPS with other information to analyze the pieces and to solve
the puzzle of determining boundary lines.
based on experience in your area. Nyberg
says he quotes one price if he knows
the area well, but he quotes a fee range
within a few hundred dollars for lesser
known areas where there might be additional challenges.
There are also options. The basic fee
covers marking corners with iron monuments pounded into the ground topped
with caps that have the surveyor’s name
or license number. In wooded or hilly
areas, customers pay more to have additional wood stakes or steel fence posts
mark the line between the corners.
A survey plat showing the line and
measurements from existing landmarks
may be included in the price or added to
the fee. In addition to time spent on your
property, the fee includes the surveyor’s
researching time at the recorder’s office,
personal files, and other sources.
reasons to survey
yberg and Hartke refer to much
of their work as doing a carve out.
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For example, a
farmer retires and
moves to town. He
surveys a few acres
around the home
site to sell and
keeps the farmland
to rent out. Or the
property passes on
to children, and to
avoid future issues,
the siblings divide
the land so they can
pay their own taxes
and make decisions
about their own
property.
“It’s not so
common to have a
survey when people
buy farmland,”
Hartke says, since
many farmers just
combine properties. “Most often, a survey
is required when land is divided.”
Hartke surveyed a portion of his own
family’s 1,200-acre farm when his dad
wanted to construct ditches and sell
wooded acreage for development.
Surveys aren’t required when buying
land in Minnesota either, Nyberg notes,
but sometimes buyers request it.
Another good reason to survey is that
it will save a lot of money and legal hassle
if part of a pole barn ends up on the
neighbor’s land, for example.
“A lot of the time people are just curious where their lines are,” Nyberg says.
Owners of smaller divided lots are often
surprised to learn their yard’s mow lines
are inaccurate. Rural property lines on
flat, open areas are often fairly accurate.
But lines on wooded, hilly areas and acreage that’s been divided are usually off.
“If there’s an old fence that’s been
there 100 years and the fence is off 20
feet, one farmer will often just deed the
land to the neighbor,” Nyberg says.
Ideally, neighbors go in together to split
the cost of surveying, but often only one
has a reason to do it. In some Minnesota
counties, surveyors are required to record
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their surveys when property is divided,
and the information is posted online.
This is not typical, however, for most
parts of the country.
Both Nyberg and Hartke have
encountered situations where a survey
could have saved legal fees and avoided
embittered – even threatening – situations. Hunting land boundaries are
often difficult to discern, and a deer
stand placed too close to an assumed
boundary can create friction.
Just as fences make for good neighbors,
so do accurate property lines.
“It’s an investment in your land,”
Nyberg says. “Get the drawing to put
with your abstract so it’s ready for sale.
A survey doesn’t expire.” •
learn more
Hartke Engineering and Surveying, Inc.
217/840-1612
[email protected]
Nyberg Surveying Inc.
320/762-4111
www.ny-surv.com
tips for Hiring a
surveyor
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urvey lingo may vary in different
parts of the country, but the methods to gather and analyze evidence
are similar, says Curtis Sumner of the
National Society of Professional Surveyors
(nspsmo.org). For satisfaction with survey
work, some things are universal.
• Talk to your neighbors about surveyors
they have used and would recommend.
• Contact your state’s surveyors association or licensing board to find local
surveyors. Websites often have helpful
search options.
• “Make sure you are comfortable that the
surveyor understands exactly what you
want,” Sumner says. Be sure to say if you
want more than corner posts and if you
want a plat.
• After the survey is finished, replace the
wood stakes between iron corner markers with something more permanent to
clearly mark your boundary lines. •
bonus | Successful Farming | November 2012
Article & Photos by Dee George. Reprinted with permission from by Successful Farming | November 2012
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Surveyors Rendezvous 2013
HISTORIC PHILADELPHIA
By Chas Langelan
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t’s hard to believe that Surveyors Historical
Society’s fun little “Rendezvous” has now been an
annual “event” for 16 years. Inspired by rugged
frontier mountain-men of the 1800s, who came
down from the Rockies every spring to trade furs
for supplies — at great gatherings in the river
valleys called “Rendezvous” — today SHS does the
same. Since ’97, surveyors from all across America
have “rendezvoused” yearly — in Kentucky,
Virginia, Illinois, Texas, Pennsylvania, Michigan,
Missouri, Washington State, North Carolina,
Ohio, West Virginia, Tennessee and Iowa. These
gatherings have been enjoyable and intellectually
stimulating — showing that you don’t really
know a profession until you learn its history.
Future Rendezvous are now in the works for the
Gulf Coast at Mobile, Puget Sound, Lexington &
Concord in Massachusetts — and believe it or not
... possibly even Greenwich, England!
Over the years, each Rendezvous has strengthened
Surveyors Historical Society, transforming it into
the active, dedicated group of kindred individuals
it is today. Without the annual Rendezvous, SHS
membership would consist of receiving a few
interesting publications every year, but little else.
If you have not been attending the Surveyors
Rendezvous, we urge you to give it a try. It has
become the best national surveyors’ event of the
entire calendar year.
And no time would be better than the very next
Rendezvous, at Historic Philadelphia in 2013.
Wait ’til you hear what’s taking shape for next
summer ...
Philadelphia’s Independence Hall National Historic Park at sunset sky.
We’ll gather at the ancient area of Philadelphia,
Stargazer’s Stone
right on the Delaware River where William Penn
On Thursday August 29, 2013, we’ll travel
first landed from England in 1682. Within easy
31-miles West from Philadelphia, to the remote
walking distance are Independence Hall, the
Pennsylvania countryside — where stands one
Liberty Bell, the house where Thomas Jefferson
of the Holy Grails of American land surveying
wrote the Declaration, Benjamin Franklin’s first
— the Stargazer’s Stone. This is the historic
Post Office (still in operation,) his print shop,
stone monument, still preserved after 250-years,
Betsy Ross’ home and flag, South Street where
where Mason & Dixon determined latitude
Mason & Dixon began their great survey, Admiral
and longitude from the stars, and thence began
Dewey’s 1898 flagship Olympia from the Battle
chaining Due South, to establish their famed
of Manila Bay, plus countless museums, displays
Line between Maryland and Pennsylvania ...
and fascinating historic attractions of all types.
Or so it was always thought — for two-and-aSurveyors Rendezvous 2013 will be held in and
half centuries — until Todd Babcock of SHS set
around Old Philadelphia, on the three days just
up modern surveying equipment on Stargazer’s
before Labor Day — August 29-31, 2013.
Stone and re-traced Mason & Dixon’s exact
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original work, carefully following their 1764
journal and field notes.
What Todd discovered is that Mason & Dixon’s
actual “Stargazing Point,” meaning the position
of their long-ago astronomical observatory and
the real place from which all their measurements
began, is actually some distance away, near
Harlan House where the pair stayed that winter.
(Harlan House also still stands at this site, a
colonial private residence from 1724, beautifully
Stargazer’s Stone
preserved and still lived-in.)
Charles Mason Gravestone
We’ve determined the exact spot where Mason
But then, on Saturday August 31, 2013 we’ll find
& Dixon’s astronomical observation station
once stood. It falls hundreds of feet south of
Stargazer’s Stone, ever so slightly into the edge
of an asphalt roadway today. What everyone has
always called “Stargazer’s Stone” is in actuality
Mason & Dixon’s True-North backsight point.
We’ll mark their precise real spot with a colonial
square-head iron spike in the pavement. Nearby,
in the yard of Harlan House, we’ll set a fieldstone marker and plaque, explaining the correct
site of Mason & Dixon’s 1764 observatory.
Thus, at Rendezvous 2013, we’re going to mark
the REAL “Stargazer’s Stone” — the point
Mason & Dixon actually occupied — from
ourselves, of all places, in an old graveyard ...
Charles Mason, of Mason & Dixon’s Line, is
buried at historic Philadelphia, in Christ Church
Burial Ground, literally within the shadow of
Independence Hall. During his years on the
colonial boundary survey, Mason fell in love
with America — and long decades later sailed
back from England, with his wife and seven of
his ten children, wishing to live out his days and
be buried here, as an American, when he died.
His old friend Benjamin Franklin paid for his
funeral.
But Franklin was too ‘thrifty’ to pay for a
tombstone, with the result that today Charles
Mason’s grave is unmarked. (In fact, the cemetery
Southernmost Point of Philadelphia
the exact location, of his burial spot.)
admits they know only the general vicinity, not
of almost any other Rendezvous — but we’re just
Well ... we happen to have a Mason-Dixon Stone,
getting started. This is only the first day.
an authentic 1766, quarried-in-England, carved
On Friday August 30, 2013 (as now planned)
Dixon Line, and was set by Charles Mason and
we’ll participate in the dedication of a Historic
Jeremiah Dixon themselves.
Marker
and
‘Wayside’
at
South
Milestone that once stood upon the Mason-
Street,
Philadelphia, near the spot deemed in 1760 to
be the “Southernmost Point of Philadelphia.”
This was one of only three legal “bounds” given
to Mason & Dixon in England, from which
they were expected to somehow accurately
position their new border. South Street’s Historic
Marker dedication is being organized by a local
Philadelphia historical group, with SHS acting
in support. Details about this day might change.
in the same cemetery, visitors come through by
scores of thousands each year. Our stone will be
placed on the main central walking path of the
burial ground, in the area where Mason’s grave
is believed to lie. Along with it will be a bronze
plaque explaining who Charles Mason was, and
what he accomplished in his remarkable life.
we hope will garner not just national, but
international publicity for our profession, we,
the surveyors of America and Great Britain
will mark the forgotten grave of astronomersurveyor Charles Mason ... not with an ordinary
tombstone, but with an authentic 250-year old
Mason-Dixon Stone from the famous Line he
himself surveyed.
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We surveyors of today owe it to our profession
to teach the world about brilliant achievements
of those who pioneered. This is an opportunity
for that. It’s why Surveyors Historical Society
was founded. To each generation is given a duty
— that we improve upon deeds and discoveries
of mankind ... then pass our knowledge to those
who follow.
Therefore we ask the support of everyone —
young and old, SHS member or non-member,
surveyors, non-surveyors from every walk of
On Saturday August 31, 2013, in a ceremony
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Because Benjamin Franklin is also buried nearby
Passing on Knowledge
whence their Line truly began.
Now ... that would be the highlight, the climax
Christ Church Burial Ground
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life. This great gathering next summer, in the
valley of the River Delaware, is important — not
just for our storied profession. On the 250th
Anniversary of Mason & Dixon’s majestic survey,
we’ll be adding a little new knowledge, carved in
stone, to the history of America. So please mark
our dates — August 29-31, 2013 — and come
join us, at Historic Philadelphia, for Surveyors
Rendezvous 2013. Click here to register online.
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Scholarship and
Awards Summary
Gerald J. “Jerry” Breen PLS# 1440
Each year IPLSA offers numerous scholarships and awards to
Passed away on April 19, 2013 • Northeast Chapter
encourage and assist students pursuing a career in Land Surveying
Shirley Ann Reeder
and to recognize member’s achievements. Below is a summary of
Passed away June 6, 2013 • Little Egyptian Chapter
those scholarships and awards. Please click on each title to open
the full information, including deadlines and submission criteria.
All recipients will be honored at the IPLSA Conference February
13-15, 2014 in Springfield, Illinois.
Roy “Skip” Frank 24
Semester Hour Scholarship
Student Scholarship Award
Deadline: November 14
GET THE WORD OUT!
Multiple Awards
ADVERTISE IN THE SURVEYOR
Single Award
The purpose of the scholarship is to
The purpose of the scholarship is
provide financial assistance to the
to provide financial assistance to a
undergraduate student pursuing
college student, who is employed
a baccalaureate degree in land
in the surveying and engineering
surveying from an accredited college
field, and is a resident of Illinois;
or university, or a baccalaureate
pursuing 24 semester hours of Land
degree
Surveying off campus courses as
including at least 24 semester
approved by the Illinois Department
hours of land surveying courses
of Professional Regulation Land
from the Illinois Department of
Surveyors Licensing Board; and who
Professional
is not receiving financial aid from
Surveyors Licensing Board approved
his/her employer. This Scholarship
curriculum
is not for the completion of the
institution. Applicant must be an
“related science requirement” to
Illinois resident attending an Illinois
obtain the required hours of math
school.
and science.
in
a
related
an
The Illinois Surveyor is the official publication of the Illinois
Professional Land Surveyors Association. It is published four
times a year and is distributed free to all members and to
officers of similar organizations on a complimentary basis.
News articles report on the activities of Illinois Land Surveyors,
industries, associations, state agencies, and member groups, with
particular emphasis on professional, legal, ethical and legislative
developments affecting the Land Surveying Profession. Attention
is also given to educational programs and to recognition of
outstanding Land Surveyors and Land Surveying achievements.
science
Regulation
of
EDITORIAL CONTENT
Land
accredited
Material published is not copyrighted and may be reprinted
without written permission so long as credit to IPLSA is
given. Articles and columns appearing in the publication do
not necessarily reflect the official viewpoints of IPLSA but are
published as a service to its members and the General Public.
The award is a $1000 Scholarship,
The award will consist of up to three
and the scholarship recipients will
(3) $500 checks (one for Spring
be recognized at the IPLSA Annual
Semester, one for the Summer
Conference in February.
Semester and one for the Fall
MECHANICAL REQUIREMENTS AND RATES
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to three (3) semester scholarship
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checks per year with a maximum of
scholarship is to provide financial
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to the URL designated by the advertiser.
Semester). The recipient will be
recognized at the IPLSA Annual
two (2) awards per applicant.
The
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for
The award recipient will receive a
to the land surveying profession,
career in the surveying profession.
consideration for publication in
cash award, plaque and suitable
as well as their communities.
This scholarship is intended for
their proceedings.
certificate
Illinois
Any licensed Professional Land
College
pursuing
a
degree
Mapping
O
assistance to a student pursuing a
students attending a Community
and
L
from
Professional
Eldridge Award
the
Surveyors
Surveyor who is an IPLSA member
Association. The award may vary
Land
in good standing, and who is
associated with the land surveying
annually, but will be a minimum
35 years of age or younger as of
profession.
The ELDRIDGE AWARD of the
of $500.00.
In addition, the
January 1 on the year following
Illinois Professional Land Surveyors
recipient will have the opportunity
the IPLSA award year is eligible for
Association was established to
to present the award winning paper
nomination. Nominations are to
revere the memory of the late
at the Annual Meeting of the
be submitted by an IPLSA chapter
Professor Winfield Eldridge and
IPLSA, held in February of each
or must contain an endorsement
to promote study, research and
year. The paper will be included in
from an IPLSA chapter.
education in the field of Land
the proceedings of the conference
one submission per chapter will be
Surveying.
accepted by IPLSA.
The award is a $500 Scholarship,
and the scholarship recipient will
be recognized at the IPLSA Annual
William M. Heffernan
Article Of The Year Award
The WILLIAM M. HEFFERNAN
ARTICLE
OF
THE
YEAR
AWARD of the Illinois Professional
Land Surveyors Association was
established to promote study,
research and education in the field
of Land Surveying, and consists of
a 2,500-5,000 word paper directed
to some aspect of Land Surveying
as defined by the Illinois Compiled
Statues.
The award consists
where the paper was delivered
of a 2,500-5,000 word paper
and will be forwarded to the
directed to some aspect of Land
American Congress on Surveying
Surveying as defined by the Illinois
and Mapping for consideration for
Compiled
publication in their proceedings.
from the Illinois Professional Land
Young Surveyors Award
the IPLSA Annual Conference in
Deadline: September 30
February.
Statues.
Professor
Eldridge was a motivating force
in the revitalization of the Illinois
Professional
Land
Surveyors
the Surveying Staff of the Civil
This award seeks to recognize
Engineering Department of the
those IPLSA members who, in
University of Illinois at Urbana-
their young careers have already
Champaign.
made exceptional contributions
Illinois
Professional
Land Surveyors Association.
In
addition, the recipient will have
the opportunity to present the
award winning paper at the Annual
Meeting of the IPLSA, held in
February of each year. The paper
will be included in the proceedings
to the American Congress on
Surveyors Association presented at
57th Annual Conference
Mark you calendars now for the 57th
Annual Conference being held at the
Crowne Plaza in Springfield,
February 13 – 15, 2014.
of the conference where the paper
was delivered and will be forwarded
a plaque and suitable certificate
SAVE THE DATE
a plaque and suitable certificate
the
The award recipient will receive
Single Award
Association and was a member of
The award recipient will receive
from
Only
This year’s conference is being hosted
by the East Central Chapter. Watch for
details coming in the next couple of months.
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FEBRUARY
Survey Land Express Inc., At-
John Sawyer, Highland – enrolled
Mohammed Rashed, Chicago
Norbert Lambert, Wheaton –
lanta, GA – (unlicensed) ordered
professional engineer intern license
–
land surveyor license (035-001863)
to cease and desist the unlicensed
(061-024753)
professional
cense (062-053645) indefinitely
fined $250 after he operated a land
practice of land surveying.
engineer
surveyor practice without proper
MARCH
land surveyor professional design
Premier Design Builders, River-
firm registration at the time.
woods – (unlicensed) ordered to
and
license
suspended for a minimum of six
months with continuing education
days delinquent in the payment of
conditions and effective retroactive
child support.
to February 15, 2013 for pleaded
David Kives, Plainfield – (unli-
WI – (unlicensed) ordered to cease
of professional engineering and ar-
censed) ordered to cease and desist
and desist the unlicensed practice
chitecture.
the unlicensed practice of profes-
architecture.
sional engineering and architecture.
MAY
Davor Kralj, Chicago – (unli-
tect license (001-010420) placed
Michael Justice, Sacramento, CA
censed) ordered to cease and desist
in refuse to renew status for being
– architect license (001-022152)
the unlicensed practice of land sur-
more than 30 days delinquent in
issued and placed on non-report-
veying.
the payment of child support.
ing probation for three years for his
disclosure that he is on probation
due to a 2011 DUI Conviction.
ILLINOIS BOUNDARY LAW
by Jeffery N. Lucas
Presented by Illinois Professional Land Surveyor Association
Insert one or several
customer quotes or
The Illinois
Boundary Law book is a
testimonials
here.
640 page comprehensive book
focusing specifically on Illinois laws
and Illinois court decisions regarding
the original surveyor, surveyor’s
liability, property rights, deeds,
boundary establishment, monuments,
the public land survey system,
retracement surveys, land surveyors
and the surveys they create.
Copies
the book are available
Name of
person of
quoted,
Title ofthrough
person quoted
the IPLSA website at:
http://www.iplsa.org/order.php
The Chapters are as follows:
1. Duties and Responsibilities
2. Liability
3. Limitations
4. Property Rights
5. Deeds and Conveyances
6. Boundary Establishment
7. Monuments and Corners
8. Public Land Survey System
9. Other Survey Systems
10. Subdivision Platting
11. Easements and Right-of-Ways
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guilty to a charge of Fraud and
Misuse of Visas, Permits and other
documentations in Federal Court.
Gibson/Darr Architecture + Consulting, Chicago – professional
Kerry Levin, Des Plaines – archi-
Insert one or several
customer quotes or
testimonials here.Authored
li-
(062-048877)
cease and desist unlicensed practice
APRIL
engineering
suspended for being more than 30
Artisan Design: Build, Monroe,
of professional engineering and/or
professional
2013
design firm license (184-002433)
fined $5,000 and voluntarily places
its professional design firm license
permanently on “inactive” status
for operating its business on a nonrenewed license.
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M EM BERS
IPLSA Exam Review Seminars — Online
Jeffrey D. Carlson
We are offering the Fundamentals of Surveying, Principles and Practice and Jurisdic-
#2538
Roland E. McBride
Adam Christy
#2588
Stan Emerick
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#2862
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Tracy L. Garrison
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#2941
#3143
George D. Harker
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tional Exam Review courses online! Classes will be taught by Parkland College Associate
Bruce F. Scholler
Professor Todd Horton, PE, PLS. Visit http://www.iplsa.org/E_education_seminars.php
for more information and to register.
Because of our unique, web-based format, you may enroll in one of our courses even after
the start date. Instruction is self-study, so you may register and begin reviewing at your own
pace.
Jay Haas
Will Denton
Fundamentals of Surveying
Principles and Practice
Jurisdictional
Begins Aug. 15 2013
Begins Aug. 15 2013
Begins Sept. 23 2013
Members - $275
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NonMembers - $350
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2013 SUSTAINING & SUPPORTING MEMBERS
Bel - Clair Electric Inc.
11 Southgate Center
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-5200
Gremley & Biedermann Inc.
4505 North Elston Ave.
Chicago, IL 60630
(773) 685-5102
Berns Clancy & Associates P.C.
405 East Main Street
P.O. Box 755
Urbana, IL 61803
(217) 384-1144
Heartland Ag Group of Springfield Inc.
205 S Walnut Street
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-9660 Berntsen International Inc.
P.O. Box 8670
Madison, WI 53708
1-800-518-0934
Cloudpoint Geographics
415 North Main Street
Roanoke, IL 61561
(877) 377-8124
Connor & Connor Inc.
P.O. Box 618
Robinson, IL 62454
(618) 544-8623
Crawford Murphy & Tilly Inc.
2750 West Washington Street
(217) 787-8050
Frank & West Env. Eng. Inc.
7226 North State Route 29
(217) 487-7686
Hutchison Engineering Inc.
P.O. Box 820
1801 W. Lafayette
Jacksonville, IL 62651
(217) 245-7164
IPLSA Benefit Association
205 S Walnut St
Po Box 590
Rochester, IL 62563
(217) 498-8102
Kara Co. Inc.
5255 Dansher Road
Countryside, IL 60525
(800) 369-5272
M.W. Parsley Land Surveyor
P.O. Box 972
Oakland, IL 61943
(217) 346-3272
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Missman Inc.
1011 27th Ave.
P.O. Box 6040
Rock Island, IL 61204
(309) 788-7644
Municipal Marking Dist. Inc.
P.O. Box 221 - 17 Galligan Road
Gilberts, IL 60136
(847) 426-3561
Positioning Solutions Co.
297 Commonwealth Dr.
Carol Stream, IL 60188
(800) 343-7726 Precision Midwest
3S140 Barkley Avenue
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 836-1000
Rhutasel & Associates Inc.
4 Industrial Dr. P.O. Box 97
Freeburg, IL 62243
(618) 539-3178
Rotolite of St. Louis, Inc.
5301 Hampton Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63109-3104
(314) 832-2091
Seiler Instrument & Mfg. Inc.
3433 Tree Court Industrial Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63122
800-489-2282
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Streamline Survey Inc.
18148 Martin Ave.
Homewood, IL 60430
708-478-7839
Survey Instrument Consultants
609 South Hillsdale Ave.
Peoria, IL 61604
(309) 999-1044
Surv-Kap LLC
PO Box 27367
Tucson, AZ 85726
(800) 445-5320
That CAD Girl
PO Box 294
Clayton, NC 27528-0294
(919) 417-8351
Thouvenot Wade & Moerchen Inc.
4940 Old Collinsville Road
Swansea, IL 62226
(618) 624-4488
UGRIDD Corporation
205 W. Wacker Dr. Ste 1321
Chicago, IL 60606-1448
(312) 262-2500
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SURVEY CREW CHIEF
Position Overview
This position is responsible for
supervising technical personnel in
obtaining accurate data for the purpose
of completing various types of land
surveys.
Essential Job Functions
•Directs work of a survey party
engaged in surveying earth’s surface
to determine precise location and
measurements of points, elevations,
lines, areas, and contours for
construction, mapmaking, land
division, title, mining or other
purposes.
•Trains, monitors and evaluates
Survey Crew Technicians to improve
efficiency, accuracy and timeliness of
work performed. Ensures compliance
with company safety regulations.
•Capable of researching and
interpreting record survey evidence,
maps, deeds, physical evidence, and
other records.
•Exercises considerable independent
judgment in devising procedures
to ensure the required accuracy of
survey data.
•Provides the optimum use of
electronic and computerized survey
techniques in the conduct of surveys.
•Ensures compliance with company
safety regulations
Education and Relevant Experience
2-5 years of survey field crew chief
experience. LSIT preferred. RFID
experience desired.
Other Skills/Abilities
•Proficient in Mathematics
•Strong verbal and written
communication
•Judgment and decision making skills
•Complex problem solving skills
•Technical and computer skills,
including surveying related software
•Documenting/Recording information
•Strong organizational skills
•Leadership skills
•Strong sense of responsibility, selfmotivation and willingness to learn
and to advance.
•Valid driver’s license and good driving
record.
•Safety oriented.
Volkert, Inc is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Employment with Volkert, Inc
is contingent on passing a pre-employment
drug screening.
performs note reduction.
•Reads and understands plans and
specifications.
•Knows basic sources of measurement
errors.
•Strong sense of responsibility, selfmotivation and willingness to learn
and to advance.
•Valid driver’s license and good driving
record.
•Safety oriented.
Salary: Commensurates with experience
Career Level Required: Experienced
(Non-Manager) Supervisor Preferred
Experience Required: 1-2 Years
Education Required: Some College
Coursework Completed or equivalent
field experience.
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full Time
Pangea is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. Employment with Pangea is
contingent on passing a pre-employment
drug screening.
Email resumes to Nikkiy.Bestgen@
volkert.com or fax to (618)-345-9018.
•Salary:
Commensurates
with
experience
•Career Level Required: Experienced
(Non-Manager)
•Experience Required: 1-2 Years
•Education Required: Some College
Coursework Completed
•Job Type: Employee
•Job Status: Full Time
LAND SURVEYOR FIELD
TECHNICIAN
Job Description
Pangea Engineering and Surveying,
LLC is a St. Louis based consulting
engineering & surveying firm with
major success in the fields of site
development and water resources
services. We are seeking a highly
motivated individual to join our
dynamic team of professionals.
Email resumes to dbehlman@
pangea-group.com or fax to (314) 3330601.
Candidate Specification
Candidates should have a minimum
of 1-2 years surveying experience and
be knowledgeable in all aspects of
property boundary, topographic and
construction staking surveys.
Job Requirements
•Excellent communication, analytical
and organizational skills.
•Able to accurately run and adjust
survey measuring instruments
including levels, GPS equipment,
and total stations with electronic data
collecting capabilities.
•Working knowledge of manual
& robotic total stations and data
collection is essential.
•GPS experience is a plus.
•Field experience in construction
staking and knowledge of boundary
and topography survey practices
such as leveling, obtaining
field measurements, finding
monumentation etc.
•Ability to work with our experienced
field crew members in a variety of
challenging outdoor environments
and situations.
•Performs mathematical calculations
and field checking of field data.
•Take accurate and clear notes and
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Prairie Engineers of Illinois, P.C. is
seeking an Engineering/Surveying
Technician to join their team.
Prairie Engineers is a civil engineering,
surveying and environmental science
firm with offices in Lincoln and
Peoria, Illinois. The firm provides
services to local, state, and federal
governments, utilities, industries, and
private businesses. Prairie Engineers is
a growing company, looking to add a
Technical employee to their team to
assist with conducting field surveys and
performing construction observation
for various roadway, water, and sewer
projects. This is a full time position
with benefits and a competitive salary
based on previous experience.
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Essential Job Functions:
•Communicates effectively with the
project team
•Assists with completing field surveys
for a variety of survey projects
including topographical surveys,
boundary and right-of-way surveys,
and utility surveys
•Performs construction observation
and documentation for various
construction phase projects including
roadways, sewers, and waterlines
•Works outside in all weather
conditions, often involving extensive
standing and walking on difficult
terrain, clearing brush, and carrying
heavy equipment
•Perform and check calculations
including level circuit reduction,
traverse computations, and volume
and area calculations
•Keep legible and detailed field notes
for surveys and construction projects
Minimum Qualifications:
•Associate’s Degree in civil engineering
technology (or a related field)
or a high school diploma with a
minimum of 2 years of experience
as a surveying technician or a
construction observer
•Ability to safely operate a motor
vehicle and willingness to travel to
meet project requirements
•Ability to work collaboratively with a
project team
•Energetic with a positive can-do
attitude
Preferred Knowledge, Skills,
Abilities, and Experience:
•Experience using Trimble R8 GPS
receivers and S6 Robotic Total
Stations
•Experience with CADD and/or GIS
software including Microstation/
Geopak/InRoads, AutoCAD Civil
3D, or ESRI ArcGIS products
•IDOT Documentation of Contract
Quantities Certification
•IDOT approved Mixture Aggregate
Technician certificate
•IDOT approved Portland Cement
Concrete (PCC) Courses
•IDOT approved Hot Mix Asphalt
(HMA) Courses
Potential candidates for this position
should fill out an application at
www.prairieengineers.com and contact
Prairie Engineers via e-mail at info@
prairieengineers.com.
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Environmental Design International,
Inc. (EDI) is a full service, licensed,
environmental
consulting
and
professional
engineering
firm.
Founded in 1991 and headquartered
in downtown Chicago, EDIs team
of engineers, geologists, scientists
and surveyors offer a variety of
environmental,
engineering,
and
industrial hygiene services to clients
within the public and private sector.
We currently have full time Instrument
Operator opportunities.
The Crew Chief plans, organizes,
and directs work of one or more
survey parties engaged in surveying
earth’s surface to determine precise
location and measurements of points,
elevations, lines, areas, and contours
for construction, map making, land
division, titles, mining or other
purposes by performing the following
duties.
Primary Responsibilities
•Researches previous survey evidence,
maps, deeds, physical evidence, and
other records to obtain data needed
for surveys.
•Develops new data from
photogrammetric records.
•Determines methods and procedures
for establishing or reestablishing
survey control.
•Keeps accurate notes, records, and
sketches to describe and certify work
performed.
•Maintains equipment and vehicle
that is assigned.
•Coordinates findings with work
of engineering and architectural
personnel, clients, and others
concerned with project.
•Conducting activities of the crew as
directed by the Project Manager
•Operation and maintenance issues
related to GPS equipment
related to robotic equipment
related to optical and digital levels
•Create field notes and sketches
•Instructing field crew members on
proper procedures and methods
•Assumes legal responsibility for work.
•Performs all other duties as assigned.
Consider taking your skills to an
organization that will appreciate your
efforts.
Send resume, indicating position of
interest, to:
Environmental Design International, Inc
Attn: Human Resources
33 West Monroe
Suite 1825
Fax: 312-345-0529
No third party calls accepted.
EDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Loves Park, IL 61111
www.arcdesign.com By Fax to (815) 484-4303
Loves Park, IL 61111
www.arcdesign.com
By Fax to (815) 484-4303
We will reply to all emails from Licensed
Surveyors in Training.
We will reply to all inquiries from
Licensed Professional Land Surveyors.
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL
LAND SURVEYOR
AUTOCAD AND/OR
MICROSTATION DRAFTER
Arc Design Resources, Inc.
Rockford, IL
TERRA Engineering
Arc Design Resources, a full service
engineering and surveying firm located
in Rockford, Illinois is looking for
a qualified land surveyor to manage
all aspects of field and office survey
operations. Applicant must have
expertise in directing and performing
all aspects of acquiring, processing
and analyzing and compiling data to
prepare plats, maps, documents and
deliverables for boundary surveys, right
of way surveys, topographic surveys,
subdivisions, ALTA/ACSM surveys,
and control and design surveys and be
able to perform outside field surveys.
PROJECT SURVEYOR, S.I.T.
Arc Design Resources, Inc.
Rockford, IL
Arc Design Resources, a full service
engineering and surveying firm located
in Rockford, Illinois has an immediate
career opportunity for a graduate
surveyor in training in Rockford,
IL. This is intended to be a full-time
permanent position. Company benefits
include competitive salary, health and
dental insurance. Company paid long
term disability, short term disability
and term life insurance. Annual
performance based profit sharing,
company IRA match, paid time off and
a variety of engineering exposure.
Work in a tem environment under
the direction of a Professional Land
Surveyor to prepare boundary and
topographic surveys. These surveys will
be either a deliverable document or a
base map for engineering.
Qualifications:
•PLS/SIT registration
•Knowledge of survey field techniques.
•Proficient in the use of AutoCAD,
Carlson, Microsoft Excel and
Microsoft Word.
•Understanding of Geographic
Information Systems data collection /
data base management.
•Experience in Client contact, report
writing, proposals, and the RFP/RFQ
process.
Desired Technical Skills:
•Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
•Familiar with surveying overlay
programs such as Carlson.
•Familiar with Geographic Information
System input and output for private
sector clients.
•Understanding of survey laws and
code of ethics.
•Familiar with equipment operation
and use.
•Understanding of survey crew skills
•Project organization and scheduling. Desired Technical Skills:
•Research in gathering project
information.
•Scheduling and coordination of
work assignments for field and office
personnel.
•Survey analysis, calculations, legal
descriptions and field surveys.
•Quality control, oversight and review
of field work and office survey work
to ensure quality, timeliness and
cost effectiveness of survey and GIS
projects.
•Business Development
Submit Resume to:
Arc Design Resource, Inc.
5291 Zenith Parkway
Submit Resume to:
Arc Design Resource, Inc.
5291 Zenith Parkway
SUMMER
15
2013
Description
Expertise you can count on to deliver
tailored solutions. Innovation, expertise
and flexibility go hand-in-hand. Since
1992, these traits have driven TERRA
Engineering, Ltd. (TERRA) to provide
quality performance and render
excellent services for all clients – locally,
nationally and globally. Now you can
be part of our team as an AutoCAD
and/or Microstation Drafter, and/ or
Crew Chief in TERRA’s Chicago office.
Requirements:
•A strong working knowledge of
computer-based drafting and design
applications, such as AutoCAD,
Civil 3D and/or Microstation, along
with a minimum of 2 years relevant
experience
•Basic knowledge of civil/site design,
including site planning, layout,
grading, drainage, utility, roadway
and parking design
•Excellent communication skills
and ability to work in a team
environment
•Must be willing to take on additional
responsibilities as assigned and be a
self-starter
•Experience or familiarity with
projects consisting of residential and
commercial developments, highway
projects, recreational facilities and
government agencies is preferred
SURVEY CREW CHIEF
Requirements:
•A strong working knowledge of
surveying equipment ,robotic total
stations and GPS
•Knowledge of topographic, boundary,
ALTA, ROW, traverse and/or
construction layout.
•Excellent sketch and note taking
abilities
•Excellent communication skills
and ability to work in a team
environment
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responsibilities as assigned and be a
self-starter
TERRA offers a competitive salary, major
medical insurance, dental insurance,
flexible spending plan, 401(k), paid
holidays, paid vacation and an excellent
work environment.
Please send resume and references to:
Tom Baumgartner
Survey Department Manager
TERRA Engineering, Ltd.
225 W. Ohio St., 4th floor
Chicago, IL 60654
[email protected]
CAD TECHNICIAN AND FIELD
PERSONAL
Land Surveying Services, Inc., is offering
immediate employment opportunity
for a highly motivated Cad Technician
and Field Personal. There are part time
and full time positions available. Cad
Technicians will be expected to know
Auto Cad 2007, 2012 with the ability
to provide drawings for Topographic
surveys, establish contours, Alta
surveys, research and plats of survey.
Field Personal will be expected to
run Topcon Instruments with TDS
Ranger Data Collectors. Experience in
boundary searching, topographic maps,
plats of survey and layout. Our office is
located in the Northwest Suburbs.
Please email your resume to:
[email protected]
INSTRUMENT OPERATORS
Inc. (EDI) is a full service, licensed,
environmental
consulting
and
professional
engineering
firm.
Founded in 1991 and headquartered
in downtown Chicago, EDIs team
of engineers, geologists, scientists
and surveyors offer a variety of
environmental,
engineering,
and
industrial hygiene services to clients
within the public and private sector.
We currently have full time Instrument
Operator opportunities.
The Instrument Operator will be
involved in all field phases of a typical
candidate will be familiar will current
surveying practices and be interested
in pursuing professional development
to remain up-to-date with industry
standards. Specific work includes
design surveys, construction stakeout,
record drawing surveys, easement
preparation, and various land surveys
including ALTAs, CSMs and property
surveys related to our wide range of
municipal infrastructure projects. The
ideal candidate for this position will
be team-oriented and self-motivated;
have strong communication and
interpersonal skills; be capable of
working independently with minimal
supervision or as part of a team;
have good problem-solving abilities;
and be goal and deadline oriented.
Licensure as a Wisconsin and/or Illinois
Registered Land Surveyor or the ability
to obtain licensure within 2 years is
required. Familiarity with AutoCAD
and a valid driver’s license are also
required. This position offers the right
person professional growth and the
opportunity for advancement.
survey project. The individual will be
trained in the operation of the various
surveying equipment used on the
projects the company is involved with.
Primary Responsibilities
1. Operation and maintenance issues
related to GPS equipment
2. Operations and maintenance issues
related to robotic equipment
3. Operation and maintenance issues
related to optical and digital levels
4. Field notes and sketches
5. Assist the Survey Crew Chief as
necessary
6. Other responsibilities as assigned
Consider taking your skills to an
organization that will appreciate your
efforts.
Send resume, indicating position of
interest, to:
Inc
Attn: Human Resources
33 West Monroe
Suite 1825
Fax: 312-345-0529
Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is proud to
offer a highly competitive compensation
program along with an outstanding
cafeteria-style benefits package including: health, dental, vision, life, dependent
life, disability insurance, profit sharing,
401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer
match, employee stock ownership, prepaid
legal services and flexible spending
accounts all on top of an excellent working
environment in our state-of-the-art
facility.
No third party calls accepted. EDI is an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
RUEKERT & MIELKE, INC.
Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. is a
municipal consulting engineering
firm with integrated expertise in Civil
Engineering, GIS, Asset Management,
SCADA System Design, Water
Supply, Waste Water Engineering
and Municipal Financial Services. We
serve municipal clients throughout
Wisconsin, Northern Illinois and other
states and are actively expanding our
client base. Our corporate offices are
located in Waukesha WI, with branch
offices in Kenosha, WI, Madison WI
and northern IL.
Please email, fax or mail cover letter
and resume to:
Lonnie Cody/Job Code RLS
RUEKERT & MIELKE, INC.
W233 N2080 Ridgeview Parkway –
Waukesha, WI 53188-1020
Fax: (262) 542-5631 – careers@
ruekert-mielke.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
3261 So. Meadowbrook Rd,
Springfield, Illinois 62711 Tel:
(217) 679-2928 Fax: (217) 6792736
LAND SURVEYOR
We are currently seeking a Land
Surveyor based out of our Waukesha
office. This position involves multiple
responsibilities focused on the
application of surveying, engineering
and construction techniques with
our municipal clients. The ideal
SUMMER
LIN ENGINEERING, LTD.
E-Mail: [email protected]
http://www.LinEng.com
Lin Engineering is a land survey, civil
and structural engineering company
providing survey services for the
development of roadway plans and
right of way plats for I.D.O.T. and
the Illinois Toll Highway Authority.
We perform land surveys, topographic
surveys, construction staking, GPS
geodetic networks and mapping
control. We have offices in Springfield
and Westmont, Illinois.
PROFESSIONAL LAND
SURVEYOR
We have an immediate opening in our
Westmont office for a PLS.
A minimum of 2 years experience in
preparing and reviewing Boundary
and Topographic Surveys, and Legal
Descriptions. Responsible for scheduling
and managing field crews. A solid
computer background and experience in
MicroStation/Geopak is a plus.
Excellent salary, insurance, 401K &
benefits.
Submit resume to:
Lin Engineering, LTD.
3261 So. Meadowbrook Road
Springfield, Illinois 62711
Fax (217) 679-2736
Email [email protected] or woods@
lineng.com
DIETZ SURVEYING, INC.
519 North Cedar Lake Road
Round Lake, IL 60073
CREW CHIEF, INSTRUMENT
PERSON – CAD OPERATOR
We are currently accepting applications
for experienced Survey Crew Chief,
Instrument
Person
and
CAD
Operators. This is currently a Part Time
position but could possibly lead to a
Full Time position.
If you are interested, please send
your resume to:
[email protected] or fax to 847546-5185
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SURVEY CAD TECHNICIANS
Manhard Consulting Ltd. has
immediate,
full
time
career
opportunities for entry level Survey
Cad Technicians in our Vernon Hills
and Lombard, IL offices.
If you are proficient in AutoCad Civil
3D version 2011 or higher, we will
teach you the rest!
Positions tasks include: Drafting
topographic
surveys,
figuring
contours, underground info, etc.
Draft ALTA’s and ordering documents
when necessary; Plats of Subdivision
(labeling lots, checking areas and
setback requirements to make sure the
geometry is correct); Plats of Easement;
Plats of Dedication; and Plats of Survey.
Producing drawings for sites that have
underground designed. Calculate
points in cad for construction staking
in the field. Prepare jobs for field work
by creating work orders, printing aerials
and directions, ordering tax maps and
plats, etc. Also responsible for preparing
permit plats spot surveys; and grading
surveys.
We provide a competitive salary and
comprehensive benefits including: 2
medical plans; dental; vision insurance;
FSA and HSA; company sponsored life
insurance, and short term and long term
disability insurance; 401(k) retirement
plan; fifteen days paid time off accruals;
and flexible work schedules.
Visit our website to apply online www.
manhard.com or submit resumes to
[email protected]
Manhard is an EEO/AAP (M/F/V/H)
e-Verify Employer
AMERICAN SURVEYING &
ENGINEERING, P.C.
American Surveying & Engineering,
P.C. has immediate, full time career
opportunities available in Chicago,
Aurora and Dixon offices.
PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERS,
Transportation or Drainage Experience
Preferred.
PROFESSIONAL
SURVEYORS,
Transportation and Land Acquisition
Experience Preferred.
Services Award, and allowed us to work
for the best clients and consultant
teams in the design profession.
SURVEY CREW CHIEFS, experience
required. Boundary, Transportation
and
Construction
background
helpful. Occasional travel required.
We are currently seeking candidates
for the position of Survey Crew Chief,
Survey Instrument Technician and
CADD Technician.
HYDROGRAPHIC SURVEYORS,
experience required. Familiar with
multibeam, side scan sonar and subbottom profiling. Some travel required.
SURVEY CREW CHIEF
JOB DESCRIPTION AND
REQUIREMENTS:
Completes all field operations for a
variety of survey projects including
topographic surveys, ALTA/ACSM Land
Title Surveys, and transportation surveys.
ENGINEERING
/
SURVEY
TECHNICIANS,
experience
preferred, but willing to train motivated
individuals. Some travel required.
•Supervises assigned technicians that
are assisting with field operations.
•Follows all QA/QC procedures and
reliably documents all work in field
notes and electronic data.
•Review and follow project scope,
keeping all project information and
electronic files well organized.
•Minimum of 5-10 years of Survey
Crew Chief experience.
•GPS and Total Station experience.
•Knowledgeable of IDOT codes and
survey requirements.
•Excellent written and verbal
communication skills.
•SIT or CST credentials a plus
•Survey Instrument Technician Job
Description and requirements:
•Assists with completing all field
operations for a variety of survey
projects including topographic
surveys, ALTA/ACSM Land Title
Surveys, and transportation surveys.
•Follows all QA/QC procedures and
reliably documents all work in field
notes and electronic data.
Instrument Technician experience.
•GPS and Total Station experience.
•Knowledgeable of IDOT codes and
survey requirements.
•SIT or CST credentials a plus.
•CADD Technician Job Description
and requirement:
•Process field information and
complete final drawings for a
variety of survey projects including
topographic surveys, ALTA/
ACSM Land Title Surveys, and
transportation surveys.
•Assist Project Manager in completing
QA/QC procedures.
•Review and follow project scope,
keeping all project information and
electronic files well organized.
UTILITY LOCATE TECHNICIANS,
experience preferred, but willing to
train motivated individuals.
LICENSED CERTIFIED GENERAL
APPRAISERS,
IDOT/Tollway
experience preferred but will train.
MARKETING COORDINATOR,
City of Chicago familiarity required.
Experience with creating Surveying and
Engineering proposals, some evenings
required.
Attractive Salary and Benefits. Benefits
include Profit Sharing, 401K, Group
Health, Disability and Life.
Send resume and salary history to:
Mr. Coventine Fidis, President/CEO,
American Surveying & Engineering,
P.C., P.O. Box 8, Dixon, IL 61021
or E-mail to info@americansurvey.
com. All inquiries confidential.
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity
Employer. Visit our Website at www.
americansurvey .com.
SANCHEZ & ASSOCIATES, P.C.
Sanchez & Associates is a fast growing
land surveying firm located in the
Chicagoland area. We are MBE/
DBE Certified firm and pre-qualified
with IDOT, the Illinois Tollway,
and various other agencies. Owned
and managed by Professional Land
Surveyors who are proud members of
the Illinois Professional Land Surveyors
Association … we have a proven track
record of quality and expertise which
has won us the H.A.C.I.A. Professional
SUMMER
17
2013
•Microstation and Geopak experience
required.
CADD experience.
•Knowledgeable of IDOT CADD
Standards.
•Excellent written and verbal
communication skills.
•Autocad experience a plus.
If you are interested in being
considered for an opportunity with
Sanchez & Associates, please email
a resume and cover letter to info@
sanchezsurveying.com.
SURVEY CAD TECH
Established small-mid size land
surveying company in the western
suburbs is currently seeking a full
time Survey Cad Technician with a
minimum of 2 years’ experience. If you
meet the requirements listed below,
please email your resume to info@
plslisle.com . Benefits are provided
and will be discussed with potential
candidates.
SURVEY CAD TECHNICIAN
SKILLS:
• Proficient in AutoCAD LD3/Civil
3D
• Experience in Boundary Surveying,
ALTA surveys, Topography
Surveying, etc. is preferred
• Well organized & detail oriented
with excellent communication skills
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Will work with both Engineering and
Surveying departments
• Develop confident relationships with
co-workers
• Produce high quality project
deliverables on schedule and within
budget
LICENSED PROFESSIONAL
LAND SURVEYOR &
DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Office Location: O’Fallon, Illinois and
St. Louis, Missouri
•Professional Land Surveyor licensed
in Illinois required.
•Currently Licensed to practice in
Missouri is a plus.
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•Proficient in the use of Microstation
and Geopak is a plus
•Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D
is a plus.
•This position will have the
opportunity to manage the Survey
Department.
•Demonstrated business development
ability is a plus but not a requirement.
Horner & Shifrin, Inc., founded in
1933 is a multi-discipline engineering
firm practicing in all areas of Civil
Engineering. We offer a competitive
salary and benefit package and
we strive to provide a relaxed but
dedicated work environment. H&S is
a 100% Employee-Owned Company
of 65 employees in four offices.
Visit hornershifrin.com for more
information.
This is a great opportunity for the
right person to move up and manage
a surveying department. Interested
parties should forward resume’s to
[email protected].
Please note familiarity with drafting
programs and equipment. We will reply
to all emails from Licensed Professional
Land Surveyors.
H&S is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
SURVEY CREW CHIEF
Bloomington, IL
Farnsworth Group, Inc. is a full-service
engineering and architectural firm
that offers our valued clients over 300
employees located in a nationwide
network of offices. We are also one
of the nation’s leaders in sustainable
design initiatives. Farnsworth Group
is an employee-owned company with
a rich 100-year history that offers an
impressive benefits and compensation
program in addition to excellent career
development opportunities. We have
the following position available:
We offer a competitive salary and
benefits program that includes:
•Medical/Dental Plans
•Prescription Drug Program
•Vision Plan
•401(k) with Company Match
•Tuition Reimbursement
•Flexible Spending Account
•Time-off Benefits
For immediate consideration:
Please Apply Online, by visiting
the Farnsworth Group website at
www.f-w.com and clicking on the
careers link.
We have an immediate opening in our
Bloomington, IL office for a Survey
Crew Chief. Qualified candidates will
perform and lead a team that performs
Boundary
Surveys,
Topographic
Surveys, and Construction Layout.
Farnsworth Group, Inc. is proud to be an
EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.
Specific Requirements include:
•Associates Degree in Land Surveying
or related
•5-10 years of property survey
including ALTA and Section Line
Surveys
•SIT (Surveyor In Training), required
•Proficiency with GPS, Total Station
and Data Collectors
•Ability to organize field notes
•Ability to read Construction Plans
•Experience performing Boundary
Research, required
•Ability to execute field staking
•Strong math skills
•Wind Farm and Pipeline experience,
preferred
•Valid driver’s license
•Approximately 80% travel required
•Currently living in or willingness to
relocate to the Bloomington, IL area
NORTHERN ILLINOIS
UNIVERSITY
De Kalb, Illinois 60115.
Northern Illinois University. The
Department of Geography invites
applications for a half-time instructor
in land surveying/geomatics, starting
August 2013 (anticipated). M.S.
in geomatics or related field and
PLS licensure required at time of
appointment; Ph.D. preferred.
This position will be responsible
for teaching land surveying courses
in our geomatics under-graduate
curriculum. Appointment will be made
as Instructor. It is anticipated that the
appointee will teach two courses per
semester, including summer term. For
more information on NIU’s geomatics
curriculum, see the Department of
Desired Qualifications:
•AutoCAD experience
SUMMER
18
2013
Geography website (http://niu.edu/
geog/undergraduatestudies/geomatics.
shtml).
Submit an application portfolio
consisting of: a cover letter; a
resume documenting education and
professional
experience;
evidence
of PLS licensure; and any available
evidence of teaching quality to bvoga@
niu.edu. Applicants should arrange to
have three letters of reference sent to the
same address. Complete applications
must be received by June 7, 2013.
Northern
Illinois
University’s
Department of Geography is interested
in and values candidates who have
experience working with students from
diverse backgrounds.
In compliance with the Illinois
Campus Security Act, before an offer of
employment is made, the university will
conduct a pre-employment background
investigation, which includes a criminal
background check.
In accordance with applicable statutes
and regulations, NIU is an equal
opportunity employer and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, ancestry, sex, religion,
age, physical and mental disability,
marital status, veteran status, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender
expression, political affiliation, or any
other factor unrelated to professional
qualifications, and will comply with
all applicable federal and state statutes,
regulations and orders pertaining to
nondiscrimination, equal opportunity
and affirmative action. NIU recognizes
Dual Career issues.
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IP LS A PU B LICAT IONS F O R S AL E
NONMEMBER
MEMBER
Illinois Boundary Law (2013) by: Jeffery Lucas, PLS, Esq
$125
$125
2012 Illinois Compiled Statutes (State Laws) by: IPLSA
$60
$50
2012 Illinois Compiled Statutes - CD (State Laws) by: IPLSA
$60
$50
Abraham Lincoln The Boy, The Man
$35
$25
ACSM Definitions of Surveying & Associated Terms by: ACSM
$45
$35
Brown's Boundary Control and Legal Principles, 5th Edition by: Paul R. Wolf & Charles D. Ghilani
$150
$140
Construction Surveying and Layout by Crawford by: Wesley G. Crawford
$90
$80
Early Public Land Surveys in the Northwest Territory and Procedures for the
Retractment of Original Government Surveys in Illinois by: Joe Webber
$60
$50
Elementary Surveying and Intro to Geomatics, 11th Edition by: Paul R. Wolf & Charles D. Ghilani
$150
$140
Ethics for the Professional Surveyor: A Collection of Thoughts by: Dennis J. Mouland
$95
$85
Evidence & Procedures for Boundary Location, 5th Edition by: Walter G. Robillard, Donald A. Wilson & Curtis M. Brown
$150
$140
Fundamentals of Surveying - Sample Examination (SIT) by: George M. Cole $60
$50
GPS for Land Surveyors, 2nd Edition by: Jan Van Sickle
$95
$85
Land Development Handbook, Planning, Engineering & Surveying, 2nd Edition by: The Dewberry Companies
$95
$85
Land Surveyor Review Manual, 3rd Edition by: R.B. Buckner
$95
$85
Lasting Impressions by: Rhonda L. Rushing
$50
$40
Manual of Instructions for the Surveyor - 2009
$145
$135
NCEES Principals and Practice of Land Surveying - Sample Questions and Solutions (LS) by: NCEES
$35
$25
Principals and Practice of Land Surveying - Sample Questions and Solutions (LS) by: George M. Cole
$60
$50
QBS Guide Qualifications-Based Selection by: AIA, CECI, IPLSA & ISPE
$60
$50
Surveying Solved Problems for the FS and PS Exams by: Jan Van Sickle
$65
$55
The Surveyor's Contracts & Risk Management Manual by: Victor O. Schinnerer & Company, Inc.
$45
$35
Writing Legal Descriptions in Conjuction With Survey Boundary Control by: Gordon H. Wattle
$75
$65
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Illinois Sales
Tax (8%)
Postage &
Handling
$7.00 per item
CHECK
☐
CASH
☐
VISA
☐
MC
☐
AMEX
☐
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CREDIT CARD NO.EXP. 3-DIGIT CODE
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NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD
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BILLINGADDRESSCITYSTATE ZIP
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SIGNATURE
SUMMER
19
2013
TOTAL
DUE
$
____ items @ $7.00 each
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Phone (217) 498-8700
Fax (217) 498-8481
[email protected]
205 S Walnut St.
PO Box 590
Rochester IL 62563
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Group health, dental, vision, life, LTD, etc.
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
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Disability
 Accident
Dental
 Vision
Cancer / Critical Illness
Voluntary Life with guaranteed approval
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Insurance premiums
Day care costs
Continuing education
Parking and transit costs
Medical expenses not covered by insurance
(i.e., orthodontia, copays)
Prescription drugs
Dental and Vision costs
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Buildings
Vehicles
Tools and equipment
Stock and products
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Worker’s Compensation
Errors and Omissions coverage
General Business liability
Employment Practices liability
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Fidelity
ERISA
Contractor
Directors and Officers
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Payroll-deduct IRA’s (Roth and Traditional)
401(K)’s
Simple IRA’s
Profit Sharing Plans
Money Purchase Plans
Business income
Equipment breakdown
Umbrella
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Health, Life, Disability
Home, Auto, Umbrella
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IRA’s (Roth and Traditional)
Tax-favored college funds

Summer 2013 - Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association

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