An individual licensed or certified by the State of California and who has been approved by DEH to perform site evaluations and to practice as an expert as allowed under their license or registration and as demonstrated by their possession of knowledge, and skills of soils; and systems siting, design and installation. Depending on the work to be performed and various licensing and registration requirements within the provisions of the California Business and Professions Code, this shall include an individual with one (1) or more of the following credentials:
(a) California Certified Engineering Geologist
(b) California Registered Professional Engineer
(c) California Registered Environmental Health Specialist
(d) California Registered Geologist
For the purpose of performing site evaluations, soil scientists certified by the Soil Science Society of America are considered as qualified professionals.
(Ord. 1469, eff. July 14, 2016)