Land Surveyor
Description
A land surveyor measures the earth's surface to determine property boundaries and to provide data for mapmaking, construction projects, and other engineering purposes.
Licensing Requirements
An applicant must file an application for licensure/registration with the New York State Education Department, Office of the Professsions, to practice as a land surveyor in New York State. The latest information and requirements for licensure are available on the New York State Education Department's Office of the Professions website at www.op.nysed.gov/lsurv.htm.
Licenses Issued and Active
From January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2009, there were 38 licenses issued for this occupation.
As of January 1, 2010, there were 1,488 currently registered licenses for this occupation.
Licensing Authority
New York State Education Department
Education Building, 2nd Floor
89 Washington Avenue
Albany, New York 12234
Phone: (518) 474-3817 Ext. 140
E-mail: op4info@mail.nysed.gov
Standard Occupational Classification
17-1022 - Surveyors
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Additional Information
American Congress on Surveying and Mapping
5410 Grosvenor Lane, Suite 100
Bethesda, Maryland 20814-2144
Phone: (301) 493-0200
Fax: (301) 493-8245