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Young Professionals Committee: The YP Committee CREW CHIEF
met on May 27th and compiled a list of suggested forum Organization: Colliers Engineering & Design
questions and answers to post on the NYSAPLS forum to
encourage discussion amongst younger surveyors Location: Albany, NY
preparing for the LS Exam. The committee also discussed Type of Position: Full-Time
using wider platforms, that could help bring other Education Req’d: Associate’s
surveyors preparing for the exam to the NYSAPLS website. Experience Req’d: 1-2 Years
The committee also reviewed a flowchart Devin created for Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking an energetic, adaptable and solution
easier access to information needed for the LS Exam. Once oriented Crew Chief in Albany, NY.
the design and links are finalized for the flowchart, it will
be published on the NYSAPLS website. Committee members Responsibilities
also shared some of the tradeshows they attended recently. • Plan and perform advanced field surveys within the defined project scope
Keith attended the FFA Tradeshow as part of the and budget.
BeASurveyor.com booth and found there was a lot of • Interact with project site supervisors and client field representatives.
engagement from middle and high school students. Jason • Prepare accurate, detailed field notes and reports of daily activity in a timely
attended the Fort Drum Career Fair and reported it was the manner.
most successful one yet. He had a high level of engagement • Perform in-field calculations for construction stakeout and various land surveys.
with attendees and had already received multiple follow • Prepare or receive from the PM, the Health, and Safety Checklists. Review and
ups by the next day. The committee will be meeting again instruct other crew personnel on all safety hazards, PPE, etc.
at the end of June.
• Maintain, transport, and operate the instruments and equipment associated
Want to learn more? Full committee minutes are with surveying land and preparing the job site for a survey.
published on our website. Login and check them out today! • Operate and maintain the survey vehicle in accordance with the Company
Are you interested in becoming more actively vehicle manual.
involved? We are looking for members to share their • Mentor and train junior field staff to facilitate career advancement.
“stories” and help us promote the profession. Did your • Projects include: NYDOT design and ROW surveys, utility surveys, 3D
company recently work on an interesting project? Did your scanning, Horizontal and vertical control surveys, construction layout,
regional get together to help out the community? Did your residential and commercial properties, Topographic surveys, aerial ground
son or daughter earn a Surveying Merit Badge? Did you control surveys, Boundary and ALTA surveys.
mentor a student over the summer with an internship? Help
us get out the word on how land surveying is important to Qualifications
the community! Contact Heather Schultz to share your • 5+ years of field survey experience and at least 2+ year of experience as a
news, heather@nysapls.org. Crew Chief, or equivalent knowledge.
PS – Want to see your article published in our member • Candidates must be proficient with data collectors, data collection techniques,
magazine? Email me your ideas, amber@nysapls.org. robotic instruments, conventional field note-keeping, total stations and
leveling.
Thank you for your continued support!
• Experience with or ability to learn the use of 3D scanners.
• Candidate must be a self-starter, with little need for supervision.
Amber Carpenter • Must be able to work in inclement weather.
Managing Director • Willingness to travel.
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record required. MVR will be
checked and monitored.
• Ability to read, write and understand English for purposes of comprehending
written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $28.50 to $39.00 per hour (depending on qualifications)
How to Apply:
Click HERE to apply today or contact Ryan Healy at ryan.healy@collierseng.com.
Requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing
participation in the employer’s random drug and alcohol testing program.

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