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Professional Surveying and Mapping Association in Florida
Founded in 1955, the Florida Surveying & Mapping Society has dedicated seven decades to advancing the surveying and mapping profession across Florida. Our organization serves as a vital advocate for industry standards while providing comprehensive resources to professionals in geospatial fields. Through active legislative monitoring and policy engagement, we ensure our members remain informed about regulatory changes impacting their practice. With 19 local chapters statewide, we facilitate professional networking opportunities that connect surveyors facing similar industry challenges. Our educational initiatives include correspondence courses, eLearning programs, and scholarship opportunities designed to cultivate the next generation of surveying professionals.As a hub for geospatial innovation, we support advancements in photogrammetry, remote sensing, GIS/LIS, and GPS technologies. Our commitment to professional development extends to certification programs and continuing education that maintain the highest industry standards. The society's advocacy efforts have shaped Florida's surveying landscape through consistent engagement with policymakers and regulatory bodies. We maintain transparent operations through regular member communications about industry developments and organizational updates. Our historical role in Florida's surveying community positions us as a trusted authority for both established professionals and emerging practitioners in the geospatial sector.
Services
Professional Development
Legislative Advocacy
Networking Events
Educational Programs
Geospatial Resources
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We offer 70 years of experience advancing Florida's surveying profession
- Our legislative advocacy protects surveying standards through policy engagement
- We provide specialized geospatial education programs for professional development
- Our 19 local chapters create statewide networking opportunities for surveyors
- We maintain industry standards through certification and continuing education
Services
Professional Development
Our organization provides comprehensive professional development opportunities including correspondence courses, eLearning programs, and continuing education. These resources help surveyors maintain licensing requirements while staying current with industry advancements. We also offer certification programs that validate specialized expertise in various geospatial disciplines.
Legislative Advocacy
We actively monitor and influence legislative developments affecting Florida's surveying profession. Our advocacy efforts include direct engagement with policymakers to protect professional standards. We provide members with regular updates about regulatory changes and participate in rulemaking processes that impact surveying practices across the state.
Networking Events
With 19 local chapters statewide, we facilitate professional networking through regular meetings and events. These gatherings connect surveyors facing similar challenges while fostering collaboration across different geospatial specialties. Our events create opportunities for knowledge sharing and professional relationship building within Florida's surveying community.
Educational Programs
Our educational initiatives include both foundational and advanced training for surveying professionals. We administer the Trig-Star Math Competition to promote surveying careers among students. The organization also provides licensing preparation resources and supports academic programs through scholarship opportunities for geomatics students.
Geospatial Resources
We support advancements in geospatial technologies including photogrammetry, remote sensing, and GIS/LIS applications. Our resources include access to case law research, compliance guidance, and technical publications. We also facilitate knowledge exchange about emerging technologies like digital terrain mapping and satellite imagery analysis.
Questions
How can I become a member of FSMS?
Visit our website to complete the online membership application. We offer different membership categories including professional, associate, and student memberships.
Does FSMS provide continuing education credits?
Yes, we offer approved continuing education courses through our correspondence programs and eLearning platform to help maintain professional licensure.
What geospatial specialties does FSMS support?
Our organization supports professionals in photogrammetry, remote sensing, GIS/LIS, GPS technologies, and traditional land surveying disciplines.
How does FSMS advocate for surveyors?
We monitor legislative developments, participate in rulemaking processes, and maintain regular communication with Florida's regulatory agencies to protect surveying standards.
Are there networking opportunities available?
Yes, we have 19 local chapters across Florida that host regular meetings and professional development events for members.
What educational resources do you offer?
We provide correspondence courses, eLearning modules, licensing preparation materials, and scholarship opportunities for geomatics students through our educational programs.
Reviews (1)
Don Elder
Jan 18, 2021
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The professional association representing geospatial professionals throughout Florida since 1955. FSMS contributes to the standards of professional surveying and mapping with a focus on the benefit of the general public via qualified professional practice.
