This is a seasoned professional position that plans, organizes, and directs projects and investigations in various phases and sub-disciplines of geology and provides geologic interpretations that affect public health, safety, and welfare. Projects include highly complex investigations in which a variety of geologic/geotechnical conditions may be encountered. Positions will also review reports prepared by others, sign and seal geologic reports or portions of reports, and may mentor/oversee work of other geologists and geologist-registrants in-training. May represent the division/department in meetings and hearings, provide expert testimony, prepare and monitor grants or work plans, and/or prepare reports, maps, graphs, and tables on the findings and results of geologic investigations and special studies.
In addition to those identified in the previous level: Knowledge of principles and practices of geology as applied to groundwater resources, mineral resources, engineering geology, environmental geology, geographic information system development, and related matters. Knowledge of computer applications and software used in geologic mapping, investigations, and analysis. Ability to apply relevant statistical methods to the interpretation and utilization of gathered data. Ability to discern when legal assistance is required in conducting inspections and investigations.
Licensure as a Geologist registered in the State of Missouri.