Well developed communication skills are required. The work requires moderate physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Distinguishing Features Differs from the Environmental Geologist II in which incumbents perform difficult technical duties that may be project-oriented and involve functional leadership responsibilities. Differs from the Geologist I in which the incumbents perform beginning level professional work in geology. Assists in the examination of agency projects for the detection and identification of hazardous waste. Prepares hydrogeological studies of subsurface formations to recommend surface pipe setting depths, cementing and plugging procedures, and construction and abandonment procedures in environmentally sensitive areas. Meets with industry, consultants and agency staff to discuss regulations and actions.