Geodetic Control Volunteer

[Sunburned_Surveyor]

I'm looking for a summer volunteer that would be willing to work with O'Dell Engineering and the CLSA Central Valley Chapter on the California Central Valley Control Network. The volunteer tasks would include:

1) Performing research and planning for geodetic control surveys.

2) Performing static GPS observations on local and NGS control monuments using Opus X90 GPS receivers and fixed height tripods.

3) Processing and adjusting GPS networks in Trimble Business Center.

4) Working with CORS and PBO data.

5) Preparing maps and tables in Inkscape.

6) Implementing and maintaining a survey control GIS using OpenJUMP and PostGIS.

The schedule would be very flexible, a lot of the work could be done remotely, and I'd provide a small budget for travel expenses for the field work. A volunteer based in the Central Valley would be best, but I'd consider working with the right volunteer from another part of California.

No previous surveying experience is required to volunteer, although it is helpful. I'd train the right high school student looking forward to a career in land surveying.

I'd be working closely with the volunteer throughout the summer and would provide training on all aspects of the field work and office work where needed. A professional reference letter would be provided at the end of the summer.

If you are interested in volunteering, please send your resume to sunburned.surveyor@gmail.com or lblake@odellengineering.com.

Thanks.

Landon