August 10th, 2013

Sacramento Chapter Meeting

will be held in conjunction with

the

Northern Counties

Picnic and Bar-B-Que

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BY THURSDAY, August 7, 2013

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I S S U E :

Calendar of

Events

2

President’s

Message

3

Picnic & shopping

information

4-5

CSUF Chair

Endowment

6

Familiar Face

and Webinars

7

Chapter

Members

8-9

Membership

Forms

10-11

Employment

Opportunities

12-15

Sacramento

CLSA Contacts

16

T H E S A C R A M E N T O

C H A P T E R O F T H E

C A L I F O R N I A L A N D

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If your

name is not

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Page 9,

please join

or renew

now! State and Chapter

Membership Forms on

Pages 10 & 11

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Calendar of Events

Aug 10th Sac Chapter Meeting @ Northern Counties BBQ 11:30 AM - 3 PM Location: Hammon Grove Park, Browns Valley (12 miles East of Marysville)

Aug 27th BPELSG LS Technical Advisory Committee Location: Riverside, CA Contact: http://www.bpelsg.ca.gov

Aug 28th Central Valley Chapter Meeting - Landon Blake, PLS 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Perko’s Restaurant, 901 N. Carpenter Rd., Modesto

Sept 5th Sacramento Chapter Meeting 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Logan’s Roadhouse, Natomas Speaker: Sean Finn, PLS, F3 Associates Topic: Laser Scanning

Sept 13th Northern California GPS User Group Meeting 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Contra Costa Public Works, 255 Glacier Dr., Martinez

Sept 18th CLSA Webinar - Speaker: Landon Blake, PLS 12 PM - 1:30 PM Topic: Processing Static GPS Networks with CORS and PBO data

Sept 20th Golf Tournament - Paragolfer for Disabled Veterans 8:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Sept 25th Central Valley Chapter Meeting - Evan Page, PLS 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Perko’s Restaurant, 901 N. Carpenter Rd., Modesto

Sept 26th Northern Counties Chapter Meeting 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Oct 3rd Sacramento Chapter Meeting 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Speaker: Evan Page, PLS, State Lands Commission Topic: SLC Role and Records

Oct 24th Central Valley Chapter Meeting - Dave Wooley, PLS 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Location: Perko’s Restaurant, 901 N. Carpenter Rd., Modesto

Oct 31st Northern Counties Chapter Meeting 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Nov 7th Sacramento Chapter Meeting 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: TBD Speaker: TBD Topic: TBD

Nov 15th CLSA Webinar at a computer near you 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Speaker: Knud E. Hermansen, P.L.S., P.E., Ph.D., Esq. Topic: Copyright Law for Surveyors & Engineers

Dec 5th Sacramento Holiday Party Chapter Meeting 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: TBD Speaker: Paul Carlson Topic: Year in Review - Officers

Dec 13th Northern California GPS User Group Meeting 9:00 PM - 12:00 PM Location: Contra Costa Public Works, 255 Glacier Dr., Martinez Have an event you want to see listed? Please send the particulars to: focalpointeditor@gmail.com

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President’s Message: Looking at 2014…

I know, I know. It seems like 2013 just got started. From

the Chapter’s perspective, however, we are already looking

ahead to next year. Our membership roster was turned in on

July 31st, and that roster determines the number of Directors

the Chapter will send to the CLSA Board of Directors Meetings

each quarter next year. Actually, it is the number of PLS

Chapter Members listed on our roster who are also Members in

good standing of the state CLSA organization that determines

our number of Directors. It looks like we are on track for 4 Directors again this year.

Thanks to all our members for their support of the Sacramento Chapter.

While I’m on the subject of the CLSA Board of Directors, congratulations to

Sacramento Director Ian Wilson. In 2013, he served as one of two Members at Large

on the CLSA Executive Committee. Last weekend he was elected to become the

state CLSA Treasurer for 2014.

We are also looking ahead to election of our 2014 Chapter Officers, which must

happen at the September meeting to make the September 30th deadline. Ideally,

there is an orderly progression through the Officer Chairs from Treasurer to

Secretary to Vice President to President, and finally Immediate Past President. It

hasn’t worked quite that way for us in the last several years, but all in all the Chapter

has run along fairly well.

The following members are nominated for election at the September Chapter

meeting: Rob McMillan, President; Jerry Jones, Vice President; Matt Stringer,

Secretary. The nomination for the Treasurer office is open, and with Ian’s election,

that also opens up one of our Director positions.

If you are interested in becoming a Chapter Officer, you are welcome to throw

your name in the hat for any one of the positions and see how the votes come out.

You may also nominate someone else, (with their concurrence, of course). There are

also a number of volunteer assignments and committee chair positions that help the

Chapter succeed. If you are willing to help in any manner, please e -mail Chapter

Secretary Jerry Jones at: Secretary@Sac-Surveyors.org

I hope to see many of the Focal Point readers at the next Chapter meeting on

August 10th.

Paul Carlson, President

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Northern Counties Picnic News

- a message from Dick Roper, Northern Counties Chapter Secretary

Each year our (Northern Counties) Chapter has a BBQ which also serves as a

Chapter meeting. This year we are going to hold it on August 10th at the same

location, Hammon Grove Park. There are always guests from the Sacramento

Chapter, Gold Country Chapter and the Cascade Chapter. We appreciate your

attendance and company. Please send a copy of the attached announcement to

your members and if you have any questions please let me know.

Thank you and I hope to see you there.

Dick Roper Secretary-Treasurer

530-532-7917 Home

RSVP REQUIRED! SEE PAGE 5

Are you looking for a particular land surveying book? A reference? An exam prep?

Would you like to search through the shelves and find a hidden treasure?

I thought I had a lot of reference materials, but my couple hundred titles look like

only a weekend of reading compared to the shelves at Hein and Company Used

Books (and other collectibles). This family owned and operated store located on

Main Street in Jackson, CA, is one of the largest used bookstores in California.

They have acquired a MAJOR collection of new and near new Land Surveying text

books, as well as what I would guess is the largest collection of land surveying

reference books in California, if not the entire US. I didn’t count them, but I’m

guessing there are nearly 3,000 land surveying books. Although some of the books

are “collectibles” (First edition, signed by the author, etc.) the prices are reasonable.

Look for an in-depth article by Ric Moore in an upcoming Cal Surveyor magazine.

Hidden Treasures at Hein & Co. Used Bookstore in Jackson

P A G E 5 A U G U S T 2 0 1 3 CALIFORNIA

LAND SURVEYORS ASSOCIATION NORTHERN COUNTIES CHAPTER

South Side Of State Hwy 20, On The East Side Of The Dry Creek Bridge

Approximately 12 Miles East Of Marysville,

1 Mile East Of Marysville Road At Browns Valley

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P A G E 7 A U G U S T 2 0 1 3 A Familiar Face in a New Place

Congratulations John Adam, PLS, selected as

Caltrans OLS Chief of New Technology

John Adam, PLS has accepted the position of Chief, New Technology Systems, in the Caltrans HQ Office of Land Surveys (OLS), effective July 31, 2013. This position is responsible for leading Caltrans Land Surveys’ efforts to research and deploy new surveying technologies.

John comes to OLS after holding several other Senior Transportation Surveyor positions in Caltrans, including Mapping Branch supervisor in the Office of Photogrammetry and Preliminary Investigations; District 3 Field Surveys Supervisor in the North Region Office of Surveyors; and Chief of Surveys Coordination in the Office of Geometronics. John also worked in Caltrans District 7 as a Chief of Land Surveys, supervising survey office staff, and also a Land Surveyor Supervisor-Party Chief. Prior to joining Caltrans, John worked in the Ventura County Surveyor’s Office and in private practice.

John has taught surveying courses at Sacramento City College since 2002, along with LS and LSIT review classes. John is a Past President of the Channel Islands Chapter of the CLSA and current member of the Sacramento Chapter. He has an Associate Degree from Ventura College and served as an enlisted soldier and Commissioned Officer in the California Army National Guard and Army Reserve.

Upcoming CLSA Webinars

(Free to CLSA members)

September 18th Processing Static GPS Networks with CORS and PBO Data

Speaker: Landon Blake, PLS

November 15th Copyright Law for Surveyors & Engineers

Speaker: Knud E. Hermansen, P.L.S., P.E., Ph.D., Esq.

Register for any or all: https://californiasurveyors.webex.com/mw0307l/mywebex/default.do?siteurl=californiasurveyors

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Sustaining

Members support

Chapter activities

throughout the

year.

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Thank you to our

Sustaining Members for Your Support!

It’s renewal time.

Sustaining Membership is a great way to advertise your business

while showing your support for the Sacramento CLSA Chapter.

If you want to see your business card or logo on the Sustaining

Member page, please contact our 2013 Chapter Secretary, Jerry

Jones, at: secretary@sac-surveyors.org

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Sacramento Chapter Members as of 7/31/2013 Sustaining Members shown in Bold Print, Members from other Chapters shown with *

Adam Foster

Aleksandr Krasnov

Annette Lockhart

Bill Marshall

Birk Ellis

Bob MacKenzie

Brandon Benton

Brian Bullock

Brian Frazier

Brian Thionnet

Bruce Gandelman

Bryant Sturgess

Cameron Clark

Carlye Schwimmer

Channing Whetstone

Charles Capp

Christopher Gorges

Christopher Lerch

Damon Burns

Dan Forgey

Dan Gregory

Dan Mardock

Dan Schwartz

Dave Goodman

David Gutierrez

David Mello

David Sturdivant

David Waddell

Eddie Moravec

Eric Vance

Evan Page

Garrett McLaughlin

2013 chapter dues are half off for all CLSA state association members! We need you to fill out those 2013

membership application forms. The number of Directors the Chapter sends to the CLSA Board of Directors

meeting is based on the number of professional land surveyors who are state CLSA members, and declare

Sacramento as their home Chapter. Please join the Sacramento Chapter and show your support for the

ways in which we support the profession. Be sure your state dues are current!

If your name is not on the list above, please fill out a membership form and send it to Jerry Jones,

(secretary@sac-suveyors.org) as soon as possible. A copy of the form is on page 11.

Ian Wilson

Ivan Gennis

James McPhee

Jason Gasser

Jerry Jones

Jill Van Houten

Jim Frame

Joe Neely

John Adam

John Erickson

John Wunschel III

Jon Wheat

Jon Scarpa

Justin Lambert

Keith Hay *Keith Spencer

Kevin Heeny

Kris Klima

Larry Charlot

Larry Fenske

Lee Hixon

Martin Gonzales

Matt Krueger

Matt Morrow

Matt Stringer

Matthew Souza

Michael Chiara

Michael Farrauto

Michael Long

Mike Lee

Nick Labedzki

Pat Tami

Paul Carlson

Paul Enneking

*Paul Tonn

Peg Bostley

Peter Brewster

Phil Mosbacher

Rand LaForce

Ray Mathe

Ric Moore

Rich Aviles

Rich Briner

Rob McMillan

*Robert Reese

Robert Snow Roy Olsen

Sherrie Zimmerman

Sherry Toutges

Stan King

Steve Guay

Steve Mendenhall

Stuart Hagerman

Tom Sekel

Tony Squellati

Ty Hawkins

Wayne Toutges

William McKinney

There is still plenty of room for you!

Join or renew NOW!

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DWR - Transportation Surveyor Party Chief (CalTrans)

(Final Filing Date: 08/06/13) http://www.water.ca.gov/jobs/dwr_job_vacancies.cfm

Division of Engineering, Geodetic Branch, Field Surveys Section, Sacramento. This position is

exempt from the hiring freeze. The Transportation Surveyor Party Chief is responsible for

supervising crews performing field surveys for engineering design, boundary determination,

and right of way mapping and photogrammetric control in support of the State’s water deliv-

ery and flood control projects. Ensure quality and accuracy of all survey measurements, en-

sure consistency in survey process and develop and implement standards. Ensure consisten-

cy from survey measurements through to land deed approval through regular coordination

with cadastral survey teams.

The successful candidate will demonstrate broad skill in personally conducting field surveys

as well as experience supervising such work; and will demonstrate professionalism and tact

in dealing with subordinate staff, management, and the public. We are also seeking candi-

dates possessing a college degree. A valid California Land Surveying license is required.

Interested applicants must submit a State Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, must

complete the attached Supplemental Questionnaire and submit a Statement of Qualifica-

tions. A Statement of Qualifications is a separate typed one-page document that addresses

the candidate’s experience and education as it relates to the duties of the position outlined

in the position Job Description.

Contact: Xaviera Isler (916) 653-7249 or Xaviera.Isler@water.ca.gov,

1416 9th Street, Room 418-1b, Sacramento, California 95814.

SENIOR TRANSPORTATION SURVEYOR (CALTRANS)

http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/wvpos/more_info.cfm?recno=523388

Posted: 07/23/2013 Final Filing Date: 08/05/13

The District Branch Chief, Senior Transportation Surveyor, for Right of Way Field Surveys

Services is a key District 4 - New Technology/project team position. This position requires the

ability to lead the Department's top Right of Way Speciality Surveys, and New Technology staff,

in Caltrans' most challenging District, and be an innovative problem solver with an eye on the

bottom line. In Right of Way, we believe in creating value for the District in a safe, ethical, and

fun way. The selected candidate will join some of the most productive, innovative, and energetic

Senior Staff in the Department.

If you are looking for a challenging opportunity to work on unique career defining projects

with some of the Department's Best Surveyors, Right of Way Agents, and Engineers, then this

assignment can provide you with commensurate professional and personal rewards.

Check Jobs.ca.gov for Upcoming Exams & Job Vacancies

https://forms.spb.ca.gov/bulletins/ejv.cfm?criteria=survey&loc=0&dept=0

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L.A. Stevens & Associates, in Novato, California has an immediate opening for a highly motivated Field / Office Surveyor with a wide array of experience. The position requires a LSIT certification or LS license. The most desirous candidate will have knowledge of prop-er field/office procedures that will stand up to scrutiny by other professionals and the courts when determining a boundary and recognizing appropriate evidence. Requirements: - Minimum 3-years’ experience in surveying under a licensed surveyor. - Minimum 1-year field experience required. - Experience in Land Surveying software - Ability to prepare exhibits, plats, ALTA surveys, subdivision maps, and topographic sur-veys. - Ability to identify, collect and analyze boundary evidence - Prepare, analyze and interpret legal descriptions - Prepare reports, letters and correspondence and interact with clients - Ability to work on uneven terrain, lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time. - Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and construction documents. - Ability to prepare calculations, alignments, and instructions for field work. General qualities: - Proficient in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word - Strong verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to work independently or with a project team. - Experience with some of the following: Land Development Desktop, MicroSurvey, Civil 3d, GPS Software, Least Squares Software, and Robotic Instruments. Equal opportunity employer. Hourly rate commensurate with experience and abilities. Medical, Dental, 401k, Gener-ous time off with longevity. Email cover and resume to Admin@LAStevensInc.com with "surveyor position" in subject line. Please - No phone calls.

LSIT or PLS Job in Novato

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Employment Opportunities from the

CLSA Discussion Forum http://clsaforum.californiasurveyors.org/forumdisplay.php?f=13

Diversified Project Services International is Seeking

candidates for full-time 3D Scan Technician

Diversified Project Services International Inc. (DPSI) is a leader in project engineering, geomatics (surveying), planning, permitting, inspection, energy management and construction management. We serve clients in the petroleum, chemical and power industries as well as commercial and residential development, energy, public agencies, schools and agriculture. DPSI is actively seeking a full-time 3D Scan Technician position for our Bakersfield office. Qualified candidates must have knowledge and experience using the following software: LFM Register, LRM Gateway, Reality Links, Carlson Point Cloud, Navis Works, and CAD. Candidate will be responsible for using the necessary software to perform 3D scanning and modeling work. If you meet these requirements, and are looking for a great position with a great company please email your resume to hr@dpsiinc.com

Frederick T. Seher and Associates, Inc., a Professional Land Surveying firm located in San Francisco, is seeking an experienced LSIT with comprehensive skills for office and field work, with a strong desire to learn and grow within the profession. This is a small office atmosphere where the ability to work as a team member is essential. Please see our ad in craigslist: http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/egr/3952404954.html

Seeking Office/Field Survey Technician (LSIT) in The City

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The Sonoma County Water Agency has a position for and Engineering Technician III. This is a Civil CAD Design/Drafting po-sition in the engineering division.

WestLAND Group, Inc., an established land surveying, civil engineering and GIS/mapping firm, is seeking highly motivated and experienced individuals for the following positions out of our Rancho Cucamonga office. WestLAND offers a competitive salary and benefits package based on experience and capabilities, as well as opportunities for training and professional growth with potential for a long-term successful career. Lead Field Surveyor (Crew Chief): Seeking a talented lead field surveyor with a minimum of 5-years of experience in boundary surveys, control surveys, topographic surveys and utility surveys, along with vast experience and knowledge of construction surveying/staking and construction as-built surveys. An ideal candidate would possess an LSIT certificate and some formal training or education in the field of land surveying. Proficiency with modern surveying equipment, such as robotic total stations, GPS/GNSS survey systems, data collectors and computers is required and some level of knowledge of AutoCAD LDD or Civil 3D is preferred. Senior Land Survey Technician: Seeking an experienced field/office surveyor with a minimum of 10-years of experience to work under the direction of the field survey manager to assist with field survey support and to perform office survey computations, construction staking calculations/cut-sheets, COGO record maps/deeds/legals, process GPS/GNSS and conventional survey data, perform mapping and prepare survey exhibits, assist with construction take-offs for staking proposals, and help prepare and process survey packages and provide office support for field crews. Must possess an LSIT certificate and some level of formal education is preferred. Must also be proficient with AutoCAD LDD and/or Civil 3D and knowledge of Trimble Business Center or similar software is preferred. Candidate may be required to lead a field survey crew as needed for boundary, topographic, utility, as-built and construction surveys. This position requires vast knowledge and understanding of the construction process and associated field survey operations. Survey-Mapping Technician: Seeking a survey-mapping CAD technician with a minimum of 3-years of experience and capable of working with survey data and drafting base maps, including record map boundaries, topo linework, existing utilities and able to generate surfaces, alignments and contours. Must be proficient with AutoCAD LDD and/or Civil 3D and Microstation is a plus. Candidate will be required to process survey data and base maps and prepare topographic maps, landbase maps, survey exhibits and create as-built plan and profile drawings for pipelines using AutoCAD and Microstation. Some experience with surveying and mapping for pipeline-utility projects is preferred. LSIT certificate is a plus. *Please send resumes to mangelo@westlandgroup.net

WESTLAND GROUP - SURVEYING CAREER OPENINGS

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CLSA SACRAMENTO - 2013 CHAPTER OFFICERS

Paul Carlson (530) 677-1205 President@sac-surveyors.org

Rob McMillan (760) 846-4491 VicePresident@sac-surveyors.org

Jerry Jones (530) 798-6700 Secretary@sac-surveyors.org

Matt Stringer (916) 381-9100 Treasurer@sac-surveyors.org

Annette Lockhart (209) 518-9962 PastPresident@sac-surveyors.org

Jerry Jones (530) 798-6700 BoardReps@sac-surveyors.org

Annette Lockhart (209) 518-9962 BoardReps@sac-surveyors.org

Jill Van Houten (916) 284-1801 BoardReps@sac-surveyors.org

Ian Wilson (916) 960-9573 BoardReps@sac-surveyors.org

Address: PO BOX 162846, Sacramento, CA 95816-2846

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