Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - GEOLOGISTS, BOARD OF
Title 171 - Board of Geologists
Chapter 2 - LICENSURE OF PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGISTS BY EXAMINATION
Section 171-2-4 - Experience

2.4.1. Candidates for the PG Examination shall have not less than five years of progressive geologic experience obtained after completion of the education requirements as set forth in Rule 2.2.

2.4.2. Experience must indicate that, over the course of time, the applicant's work has been of increasing quality and has required greater responsibility.

2.4.3. Only experience of a geologic nature which follows graduation from a geology or geologic specialty program may be used to satisfy the experience requirement.

2.4.4. Successful completion of graduate study leading to an advanced degree in geology or geologic specialty may satisfy part of the experience requirement.

2.4.5. Experience should be gained under the direct supervision of a professional geologist or, if not, an explanation should be made showing why the experience should be considered acceptable to the Board.

2.4.6. Criteria for determining geologic experience includes part-time work which will be converted to its full-time equivalent.

2.4.7. Experience may be gained either under the work experience category or education. The applicant cannot claim experience for completion of an advanced degree and work experience while working during the same time period.

2.4.8. Experience may not be anticipated and must have been obtained at the time of the application.