What does a freelands Surveyor?

A surveyor is a professional that determines where tracts of land or areas of the earth begin and end. Surveying is part of the process of creating maps or land surveys for real estate purposes and other purposes. A freelance surveyor is a self-employed individual that performs these duties without working for a specific corporation or company. While the majority of freelance surveyors do measure land, this is not the only natural element that they measure they may also measure water space and air space.Freelance surveyors can work for a variety of sources including individuals, companies, real estate corporations and the government. These surveyors not only take measurements of the land, water and air space, but they also describe the area in question. This information may include any mineral resources that are on the property or quantitative measurements of the area. While the majority of freelance surveyors work to provide information that goes into land deeds, leases and other legal real estate documents, others specialize in particular fields. For example, a freelance surveyor that specializes in geodetic measurements specializes in measuring the vast areas of the earths surface. A geophysical freelance surveyor, on the other hand, surveys the earths surface searching for petroleum. Marine or hydrographic freelance surveyors survey bodies of water, including rivers, harbors, bays, oceans and other areas of water. Freelance surveyors use special measuring tools and materials in order to take measurements of the land area. It is common to see a surveyor out on the highway or in some area of town working with a tool that looks similar to a tripod for a camera. As they look through the instrument, it helps them to measure the distance of one area to the next. Most commonly, these types of freelance surveyors are helping construction companies that are building new areas or renovating existing ones. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the need for surveyors is expected to grow above average by the year 2018. Freelance surveyors are required to obtain a license through the state in which they will be working. Most states require freelance surveyors to complete special courses and pass exams, in addition to obtaining on the job training to work as a surveyor. In the past, a four-year college degree was required to become a freelance surveyor. Advanced courses and access to Internet courses has made it possible for some surveyors to earn their degree in as little as one to three years. Job Duties and Tasks for: "Surveyor" 1. Prepare and maintain sketches, maps, reports, and legal descriptions of surveys in order to describe, certify, and assume liability for work performed. 2. Verify the accuracy of survey data, including measurements and calculations conducted at survey sites. 3. Direct or conduct surveys in order to establish legal boundaries for properties, based on legal deeds and titles. 4. Record the results of surveys, including the shape, contour, location, elevation, and dimensions of land or land features. 5. Calculate heights, depths, relative positions, property lines, and other characteristics of terrain.

6. Prepare or supervise preparation of all data, charts, plots, maps, records, and documents related to surveys. Job Activities for: "Surveyor" 1. Getting Information -- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. 2. Processing Information -- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. 3. Making Decisions and Solving Problems -- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. 4. Analyzing Data or Information -- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. 5. Interacting With Computers -- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. 6. Documenting/Recording Information -- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. Skills Needed for: "Surveyor" 1. Mathematics -- Using mathematics to solve problems. 2. Active Listening -- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. 3. Critical Thinking -- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems. 4. Writing -- Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. 5. Reading Comprehension -- Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents. 6. Coordination -- Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions. 7. Time Management -- Managing one's own time and the time of others. 8. Speaking -- Talking to others to convey information effectively. 9. Judgment and Decision Making -- Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. 10. Active Learning -- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making. 11. Complex Problem Solving -- Identifying complex problems and reviewing related

information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions. 12. Equipment Selection -- Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. 13. Monitoring -- Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action. 14. Instructing -- Teaching others how to do something. 15. Learning Strategies -- Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things. 16. Equipment Maintenance -- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed. 17. Troubleshooting -- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. 18. Quality Control Analysis -- Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance. Abilities Needed for: "Surveyor" 1. Problem Sensitivity -- The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem. 2. Information Ordering -- The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations). 3. Written Comprehension -- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. 4. Oral Comprehension -- The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. 5. Near Vision -- The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). 6. Oral Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand. 7. Deductive Reasoning -- The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense. 8. Written Expression -- The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand. 9. Far Vision -- The ability to see details at a distance. 10. Speech Clarity -- The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you. 11. Number Facility -- The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly. 12. Speech Recognition -- The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person. 13. Inductive Reasoning -- The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

14. Mathematical Reasoning -- The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem. 15. Category Flexibility -- The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways. 16. Flexibility of Closure -- The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material. 17. Perceptual Speed -- The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object. 18. Visualization -- The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged. 19. Selective Attention -- The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted. 20. Finger Dexterity -- The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects. Knowledge, Experience, Education Required for: "Surveyor" 1. Mathematics -- Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications. 2. Engineering and Technology -- Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services. 3. Building and Construction -- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads. 4. Design -- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. 5. Geography -- Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life. 6. Computers and Electronics -- Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming. 7. Law and Government -- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process. 8. English Language -- Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. 9. Administration and Management -- Knowledge of business and management principles

involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. 10. Customer and Personal Service -- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. 11. Personnel and Human Resources -- Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.

Topographic Surveys Topographic and detail surveys of all sizes and nature are undertaken. They range from small site surveys prior to development to larger areas such as proposed golf courses, environmental projects [bio-mass plant, wind farms,etc.], urban areas,assessment of flood danger water treatment works, etc. Previous major survey projects include the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, survey of Snowdon Summit and Cafe prior to its re-building, ground survey of the National Assembly site in Cardiff, numerous water treatment works across South Wales,tunnel surveys, etc. A regular service is provided to architects,civil engineers, developers, housing associations, public bodies [e.g.Dwr Cymru and BBC]. Both small and large areas can be surveyed by Surveys Gwalia prior to development such as golf courses.

Utility Detection Using the latest detection technology including electromagnetic, signal induced threading and ground penetrating radar, Surveys Gwalia locate metal pipes, plastic pipes, drainage systems, electricity cables, telecoms and fibre optic cables. in fact, just about any buried utility. We do this without digging trial holes using a proven non-invasive methodology developed over many years which ensures consistent results and enables high levels of detection accuracy.

Underground mapping and utility surveys Where a permanent record of a Utility Detection survey is required, Surveys Gwalia can provide a top quality colour coded survey drawing of the detected utilities combined with key topographic features.

Surveys Gwalia prides itself on providing the best quality survey drawings in the industry. All utility data marked on the ground surface is accurately recorded on the survey drawing using Total Station surveying techniques. Dependant upon the client's requirements, additional details including fixed surface utility features such as inspection chambers, valve boxes and telegraph poles, plus key topographic features including building lines, fence lines, kerb lines and street furniture can also be incorporated. Street names, building names and house numbers will also be included to assist in the site

If you are interested in legal freelance, you should begin by earning whatever credentials you'll need to begin your legal freelance career. This means that you will need to earn appropriate educational degrees, certifications, or government licensing before you can practice. Next, develop a set of policies, including a fee schedule, for your new businesses. You should also establish a professional network to which you can market your legal freelance services. In some cases, you may find that it is more effective to begin your work in a freelance legal career by working with a job agency that can help you find employers and manage the financial and marketing aspects of your business. A freelance legal career can take many forms. For example, you may be able to work as a freelance paralegal, legal researcher, or legal secretary. Attorneys may also offer services to other attorneys and law practices on a freelance basis. Find out if you are required to be licensed to provide these services in the jurisdiction in which you want to work. In many cases, paralegals and legal secretaries and researchers may not be required to hold a government-issued license to practice, but may benefit from earning professional certification, as this can establish their credentials to potential legal freelance clients. Graduation from a recognized training or educational program can also add to your credibility when marketing yourself. You may want to start your legal freelance career by working for a legal temporary agency. This will give you significant job experience in providing temporary, freelance services to different types of lawyers, businesses, and law firms. Eventually, you may wish to develop your own business plan that includes rates and policies for providing legal freelance services directly to others. You can start a web page that documents your credentials and provides contact information for potential clients. Alternatively, you may be able to find online directories for legal freelance professionals where you can list your own website so that clients can find you. Other things that you can do to market your freelance business is to attend legal functions in your community so that you can interact with other legal professionals. Have plenty of business cards on hand so that you can give them to industry colleagues who may be interested in hiring a legal professional on a freelance basis. In addition, you may also want to offer an incentive, such as a discounted service, to current clients who are willing to recommend you to other employers.