New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 8 - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Chapter II - Regulations of the Commissioner
Subchapter B - Regulation of Professions
Part 68 - ENGINEERING, LAND SURVEYING AND GEOLOGY
Section 68.8 - Experience acceptable for licensure as a professional geologist
Universal Citation: 8 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 68.8
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 12, March 20, 2024
(a) Practical experience in geological work satisfactory to the board shall be verified in a manner acceptable to the board and shall:
(1)
encompass a broad range of geological subdisciplines;
(2) demonstrate comprehensive understanding
of geological principles and concepts, as well as the ability to apply those
principles and concepts to the practical solution of geological problems or
issues;
(3) demonstrate progressive
professional practice beyond data collection, routine sampling, laboratory work
or geological drafting, that requires independent judgment, competency, and
accountability such that the applicant is qualified to assume responsible
charge of geological work; and
(4)
include at least five years of professional experience, after successful
completion of the education requirements set forth in paragraph (1) of
subdivision (b) of section
68.7;
or at least four years of professional experience, after successful completion
of the education requirements set forth in paragraph (2) of subdivision (b) of
section
68.7
or paragraphs (1) and (2) of subdivision (c) of section
68.7;
or twelve years of experience as set forth in paragraph (3) of subdivision (b)
of section
68.7
that was either:
(i) under the supervision of
a licensed professional geologist;
(ii) under the supervision of a geologist or
engineer, whom the board recognizes as qualified to have responsible charge of
geologic work; or
(iii) entailed
the applicant being in responsible charge of geological work as described in
paragraphs (1), (2) and (3) of subdivision (a) of this section.
(b) Exception to the practical experience in geological work requirements. In lieu of the practical experience in geological work requirements set forth in subdivision (a) of this section, the board may accept research in, or the teaching of, geological sciences at the college or university level as qualifying practical experience in geological work, if, in the judgment of the board, the research or teaching is comparable to the practical experience obtained in the practice of geology.
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