The East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) in partnership with the Arizona Builders Alliance (ABA) and The United Surveyors of Arizona (USOFAZ) offer a Surveyor Assistant Apprenticeship.
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Please help fund the re-monumentation of the Tri-State Monument for Arizona, Nevada, and Utah.
On November 3, 2017 the BLM is planning on a retracement of the controlling survey lines. The hope is that we get enough people there to help that we can break up into groups to perform the retracement work in one day.
If you would like to help in this retracement survey please contact one of the following…
Daniel Webb, BLM,
Utah State Office
dwebb@blm.gov
Gerald Davis, BLM,
Arizona State Office
gtdavis@blm.gov
Michael Harmening, BLM,
Nevada State Office
mharmeni@blm.gov
Todd Jacobsen
todd.jacobsen@sgcity.org
The BLM is still in the process of gathering any and all relevant past survey records. If you have any information or past surveys that you could send to the BLM please do so immediately. Any information we can get will help tremendously!
Boundary Dispute Resolution Seminar
with Jeff Lucas
hosted by the Sahauro Chapter of APLS
Friday, Nov 4th 2016
7:30am - 5:00pm
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Newsletter Archive
Sept 16, 201611:30am - 1:00pm
Membership Meeting
Bowman Consulting
1295 W. Washington St #108
Tempe Az 85281
Snacks and refreshments provided! Jason Foose, PLS and Survey Representative on the BTR will be in attendance for updates and questions
RSVP admin@USofAZ.org
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The United Surveyors of Arizona (USOFAZ) is dedicated to enhancing the vocation, art, and science of surveying for the benefit of the profession and the public. USOFAZ shall promote trust and public awareness of professional surveyors while holding paramount education, outreach and high standards of professional ethics. The organization will be committed to the profession of surveying; the true merit of a profession is determined by the value of its services to society.
Member Benefits
We all have a number of responsibilities that we juggle on a daily basis and let’s face it…joining a professional organization may not be one of your top priorities. The reality is such thinking can cause you to miss out on the numerous benefits that membership in the United Surveyors of Arizona (USofAZ) has to offer.
Although each organization has its own unique advantages, most professional associations offer a number of benefits. Being a member of USofAZ is a great way to build technical knowledge, enhance leadership skills and build relationships within the survey, mapping and academic communities. Not only will you have access to exclusive “members only” benefits, but most importantly USofAZ members will have a unique opportunity to bring fresh ideas to the association while ultimately making a lasting difference in the future of this great profession.
You don’t need years of experience to participate as everyone passionate about the land surveying profession is welcome. Your contributions will be appreciated and you will be heard.
Creed and Canons
UNITED SURVEYORS OF ARIZONA ADOPTED SURVEYOR’S CREED AND CANONS
As a Professional Surveyor, I dedicate my professional knowledge and skills to the advancement and betterment of human welfare.
I PLEDGE:
To give the utmost of performance;
To participate in none but honest enterprise;
To live and work according to the laws of humankind and the highest standards of professional conduct;
To place service before profit, honor and standing of the profession before personal advantage, and the public welfare above all other considerations;
In humility, I make this pledge.
CANON 1: A Professional Surveyor should refrain from conduct that is detrimental to the public.
CANON 2: A Professional Surveyor should abide by the rules and regulations pertaining to the practice of surveying within the licensing jurisdiction.
CANON 3: A Professional Surveyor should accept assignments only in one’s area of professional competence and expertise.
CANON 4: A Professional Surveyor should develop and communicate a professional analysis and opinion without bias or personal interest.
CANON 5: A Professional Surveyor should maintain the confidential nature of the surveyor-client relationship.
CANON 6: A Professional Surveyor should use care to avoid advertising or solicitation that is misleading or otherwise contrary to the public interest.
CANON 7: A Professional Surveyor should maintain professional integrity when dealing with members of other professions.
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