Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Resource for Professional Surveying in Ohio
Established in 1972, we serve as the premier professional organization dedicated to advancing surveying excellence in Ohio. Our mission centers on protecting public interests through ethical practice standards while fostering professional growth among over 900 members including licensed surveyors, technicians, students, and industry partners. We provide critical educational resources, advocate for industry advancement, and act as a unifying voice for Ohio's surveying community.Our members benefit from professional development opportunities, networking events, and access to specialized resources that enhance their ability to deliver precise, legally compliant surveying services. As stewards of the profession, we uphold the Surveyor's Pledge to prioritize service over profit and maintain the highest standards of professional conduct.
Services
Membership Services
Professional Education
Industry Advocacy
Continuing Education
Event Organization
Public Awareness
Chapter Networking
Career Development
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of commitment to surveying excellence in Ohio
- Our network connects over 900 surveying professionals and industry partners
- We provide specialized educational resources for professional development
- Our advocacy efforts protect and advance surveying standards statewide
- We offer access to specialized industry resources and networking opportunities
Services
Membership Services
Membership in OSPS connects surveying professionals with valuable resources and peer networks. Our members receive exclusive access to industry publications, discounted event registrations, and professional development opportunities that enhance their expertise and compliance with evolving standards. This service supports career growth while strengthening the surveying profession across Ohio.
Continuing Education
We provide comprehensive continuing professional development programs tailored to Ohio surveyors' needs. Through annual conferences, fall seminars, and webinars, professionals complete required continuing education units while staying updated on industry advancements. Our programming maintains high educational standards to ensure practitioners remain current with technological innovations and legal requirements.
Industry Advocacy
As the profession's leading advocate, we represent Ohio surveyors in legislative and regulatory matters. Our advocacy efforts protect practitioners' rights while maintaining public safety through appropriate licensing standards. We work with policymakers to ensure balanced regulations that both protect consumers and allow professionals to deliver quality services effectively across the state.
Event Organization
Our calendar features essential networking and educational events for surveying professionals. The annual conference and fall seminars provide concentrated learning opportunities with industry experts, while monthly chapter meetings facilitate local networking. These events foster professional relationships and disseminate critical knowledge about evolving surveying technologies and practices specific to Ohio's landscape.
Public Awareness
We educate Ohio residents about professional surveying's importance in property transactions and boundary determination. By explaining surveyors' legal responsibilities and technical expertise, we help consumers understand the value of hiring licensed professionals. This service protects public interests while promoting industry standards through clear, accessible information resources.
Questions
What does the Ohio Society of Professional Surveyors do?
We advance surveying excellence in Ohio by providing professional development, advocacy, and resources for surveyors while promoting public understanding of the profession.
How can I become a member of OSPS?
Visit our website to explore membership categories, complete the application, and pay required dues to join our network of Ohio surveying professionals.
Does OSPS offer continuing education credits?
Yes, we provide approved continuing professional development opportunities through our annual conference, fall seminars, and webinar series for surveyors' license renewal.
How do I find a professional surveyor in Ohio?
Use our online 'Find a Surveyor' tool to search for licensed professionals by location, company name, or proximity to your project site.
What advocacy services does OSPS provide?
We represent surveyors' interests in legislative and regulatory matters, work to maintain appropriate licensing standards, and advocate for policies supporting professional surveying practice in Ohio.
