Consult with professional or technical staff of the agency and various local, State, and Federal agencies to gather data, opinions and evaluations of findings and proposed recommendations. Schedule and conduct public hearings and informational meetings and conferences. Provide testimony and documentation in area of specialization, when requested. They regularly contact outside agencies and contractors or private industry when inspecting their work for proper application and compliance with rules and regulations and with professional peers, private industry, contractors, local, State, and Federal officials, and the public, in person, by phone or in writing, to provide or obtain geologic information, advice, or assistance. They occasionally contact exploration crews to discuss the required type, frequency and amount of samples to be collected and to ensure that crews follow proper field sampling and testing procedures.
Employees work with substantial independence, coordinating and completing projects.
Work is reviewed through periodic meetings and on completion of assigned projects for accuracy, consistency and 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 broad or 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. Extensive knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of geology. Extensive knowledge of a geological field of specialization such as engineering geology, hydrogeology, or economic geology.