Geology

This is a professional position that performs work involving various phases and sub-disciplines of geology. Work involves the evaluation, protection, and promotion of natural resources; conducting geologic field investigations/examinations; providing technical support; identifying potential problem areas/issues; and contributing to developing solutions. At this level, work performed may be under the full professional responsibility and oversight of a supervising registered professional geologist in responsible charge.

This is a seasoned professional position that plans, organizes, and directs projects and investigations in various phases and sub-disciplines of geology and provides geologic interpretations that affect public health, safety, and welfare. Projects include highly complex investigations in which a variety of geologic/geotechnical conditions may be encountered. Positions will also review reports prepared by others, sign and seal geologic reports or portions of reports, and may mentor/oversee work of other geologists and geologist-registrants in-training. May represent the division/department in meetings and hearings, provide expert testimony, prepare and monitor grants or work plans, and/or prepare reports, maps, graphs, and tables on the findings and results of geologic investigations and special studies.

This is a supervisory position accountable for operational oversight of professional teams and technical experts in geoscience disciplines, that serves as the registered geologist in responsible charge. Focus is on the design, planning, implementation, and management of a statewide program, requiring significant multi-disciplinary coordination. Employees are considered to be statewide experts in their field; assignments are complex due to the variables involved requiring the development of unique solutions to environmental/natural resource/geologic problems. Technical documents are prepared/reviewed and professionally sealed to ensure reliability when having a possible impact upon public health, safety, and welfare. Duties will also include sharing information and influencing issues at the national level and writing and evaluating legislation. Employee supervision includes hire recommendations, training, planning, and assigning work, performance assessment, coaching, mentoring, and progressive discipline.

This is a managerial position accountable for providing oversight of a geologic program or programs and overseeing the work of professional employees. Work at this level is primarily focused on supervision and program implementation, requiring thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations and the ability to address program related operations issues. Employees at this level may also provide direction, guidance, and mentorship to professional employees.