Author: Glen Thurow

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Job Opening – Land Surveyor – BLM NW

UPDATE: October 18th, 2023 – THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS CLOSED – This position is located in the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Oregon State Office, Branch of Geographic Sciences. The work involves conducting field surveys, preparing field notes and draft plats for Cadastral Surveys involving establishing, investigating, and re-establishing land and property boundaries. Applications open September Read More »

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Job Opening: Land Surveyor in AZ or NM

UPDATE: October 15th, 2023 – THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAS CLOSED – This vacancy is for a Land Surveyor, GS- 1373-11/12, working for the R2-Division of Realty. Location Negotiable in Arizona or New Mexico. Applications will be accepted until October 14th, 2023. For more information, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/749234700

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Fall 2023 – Guided Review – Weeks 7-8

Meeting #4: 10/3/23, 7pm eastern. See calendar link below for meeting details. Initial discussion of Course 3: Survey Evidence Analysis, including: Reading Assignment (Manual Chapters 4 & 6)Evaluating Corner Evidence – Part 1Evaluating Corner Evidence – Part 2Evaluating Corner Evidence – Part 3Exercise: Corner Evidence ClassificationsEvaluating Corner Evidence – Part 4Problem: Interpreting Original Field Notes Read More »

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Fall 2023 – Guided Review – Weeks 5-6

Meeting #3: 9/19/23, 7pm eastern. See calendar link below for meeting details. Continued discussion of Course 2: Boundary Law & Title Examination, including: Federal Boundary Law (Parts 1-4)Problem: Interior Board of Land AppealsControlling Intermediate Monuments – Part 1Controlling Intermediate Monuments – Part 2Complete New Exercise 1: Corner RestorationProblem: U.S. Forest Service & Chewacan Land and Read More »

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Fall 2023 – Guided Review – Weeks 3 & 4

Meeting #2: 9/5/23, 7pm eastern. See calendar link below for meeting details. Continued discussion of Courses 1 & 2 including:Basic Boundary Law – Part 1Basic Boundary Law – Part 2Problem: Identify the Location of a ParcelBasics of Metes & BoundsMetes and Bounds Case StudyChain of Title Evidence DiscussionExercise: Title ConceptsOptional: The Public Land Survey System Read More »