This project will increase capacity within cadastral to meet the increase in requested workloads associated with the administrations priorities of unleashing american energy and expanding outdoor…

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Department of the Interior, awarded National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Inc. a $146,129 Cooperative Agreement under the Experienced Services Program (CFDA 15.016) effective September 25, 2025, with completion targeted for May 3, 2027. The award funds expert technical assistance in cadastral surveying to increase BLM Utah Region's capacity in response to expanded workload priorities related to energy development and outdoor recreation opportunities. The enrollee will provide specialized expertise in reviewing official surveys and preparing Land Surveyor Reports in accordance with the Standards for Boundary Evidence Policy (600DM5), supporting statewide projects involving oil, gas, geothermal, coal, critical mineral development, rights-of-way, grazing permits, tribal trust lands, and recreation initiatives.

The enrollee will contribute to achieving fiscal year workload measure targets across multiple program elements, including approved survey miles for official surveys and the number of Standards for Boundary Evidence Certificates for Land Surveyor Reports, with occasional support for field survey activities as needed. Additionally, the enrollee will provide mentorship to BLM staff across all experience levels to ensure efficient execution of assigned work and build organizational capacity within the cadastral function.

This project will increase capacity within cadastral to meet the increase in requested workloads associated with the administrations priorities of unleashing american energy and expanding outdoor recreation opportunities. Enrollee will provide expert assistance with the review of official surveys and preparation of land surveyor reports required under the standards for boundary evidence policy (600DM5). Statewide projects requiring accurate, legally-sufficient boundaries and land descriptions include oil, gas, geothermal, coal, and critical mineral development, rights-of-way, grazing permits, recreation opportunities, tribal trust lands responsibilities, and more. The expertise of enrollee will ensure efficient execution of assigned work and provide mentorship to staff of all levels of experience.enrollee will assist with achieving FY workload measure targets for program elements -BJ (approved survey miles): official surveysaq (number of standards for boundary evidence certificates): land surveyor reportsoccasionally BK (field survey miles completed): occasionally assist field crews as needed with field survey site visits.