(A) Engineering geology and the evaluation of geologic hazards is a specialized discipline within the practice of geology requiring the technical expertise and knowledge of techniques not commonly used in other geologic investigations. Therefore, geologic hazard investigations involving engineering geology and geologic hazard investigations shall be conducted, signed and sealed by a state-licensed professional geologist specializing in engineering geology and geologic hazards. Proof of qualifications shall be provided to the county upon request.
(B) The minimum qualifications required by the county for an engineering geologist, include:
(1) An undergraduate or graduate degree in geology, engineering geology or geological engineering or closely related field, from an accredited college or university; and
(2) Five full-time years of experience in a responsible position in the field of engineering geology and geologic hazards in the state, or in a state with similar geologic hazards and regulatory environment and experience demonstrating the geologist’s knowledge and application of appropriate techniques in geologic hazard investigations.
(Prior Code, § 8-5I-6) (Ord. 10-02, passed 6-1-2010; Ord. 19-09, passed 10-15-2019; Ord. 21-07, passed 6-15-2021)