Prepare preliminary technical reports of findings and recommendations under the guidance of a higher level geologist or supervisor. Project Activities Respond to public inquiries regarding specific geologic project. Assist higher level geologist by issuing project-related permits and inspecting work performed by outside agencies and contractors to ensure proper application and compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Perform simple laboratory tests on material samples obtained from drilling crew. They occasionally contact, in person or by phone, peers, private industry, contractors, local, State and Federal officials, and the public to provide or obtain information, advice, or assistance and contact other agencies, contractors or private industry when inspecting their work for proper application and compliance with rules and regulations.
Employees conduct independent field activities but require guidance and direction.
In progress work is reviewed through informal meetings and upon completion of each assigned project for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and to ensure compliance with State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations. Employees in this class follow State and Federal laws, rules, and regulations, agency policies and procedures, and reference materials related to the general field or a specific area of geology, ensuring that project activities are consistent with those directives. Some positions in the class require the willingness to work in all terrains and weather or to work extended hours on field trips. Basic knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and techniques of geology. Basic knowledge of surveying and geologic mapping techniques.