Directs and coordinates individual projects involving complex geologic or hydrologic investigations; or plans, coordinates and directs a program area or program areas in a geologic or hydrologic section of an agency.
Positions in this class perform professional supervisory work or professional program management work under limited supervision.
Plans, directs and supervises major statewide and/or regional geologic/hydrologic projects and studies. Provides technical assistance to lower-level geologists/hydrologists in solving engineering, geological or hydrological problems. Assists in the development of draft legislation, policies, guidelines and technical procedures for a designated program area. Provides expert testimony in hearings and court proceedings relating to area of expertise. Prepares and/or supervises the preparation of technical and administrative reports. Serves as content area geologic/hydrologic advisor to industrialists, consultants, government officials and individuals upon requCreatedAssists in budget preparation and control, personnel activities and logistical support for field personnel. Supervises and trains less experienced geologists, hydrologists and technicians.
Knowledge of principles and practices utilized in geologic or hydrologic investigations for a designated program area. Knowledge of federal, state and local laws related to the area of program responsibility. Skill in the use of instruments, tools and equipment utilized in geologic or hydrologic investigations. Ability to plan, coordinate and direct complex geologic or hydrologic investigations. Ability to train and supervise professional and technical staff. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with staff and the general public.
Some positions in this class require registration as a professional geologist.
A bachelor's degree in geology, hydrology, hydrogeology or geological engineering and experience in conducting geologic or hydrologic investigations, including experience in a supervisory or administrative capacity.