Article: EXPERIENCE

Number: 66-10-13

Title: Geology experience of a character that is satisfactory to the board.

(a) The work experience required of each applicant shall expose the applicant to all phases of work integral to the discipline of geology in which the applicant claims qualification to practice and shall be verified as set forth in paragraph (b)(2) of this regulation.

(b) Geology experience shall meet these criteria:

(1) Fall within the definition of "the practice of geology" in K.S.A. 74-7003, and amendments thereto; and

(2) be directly supervised and verified by a licensed geologist for work performed after July 1, 2000. However, direct supervision of a licensed geologist shall not be required of the employees of any person, firm, or corporation that does not offer services in the technical professions to the public, although verification by the applicant's supervisor shall still be required.

(c) The following shall be used to assess credit for work experience:

(1) Experience credit shall not be allowed for work performed before graduation.

(2) One year of credit toward the experience requirement may be given for a master's degree in geology or in a closely related specialty area acceptable to the board.

(3) Teaching geology in a college or university that offers an approved geology curriculum of four years or more may be considered geology experience.

(d) Each applicant shall supply at least three references who are familiar with the applicant's geology experience.  At least two of these references shall be licensed geologists.  One of the three references may be a professional engineer.  (Authorized by K.S.A. 2001 Supp. 74-7013; implementing K.S.A. 74-7041; effective Feb. 4, 2000; amended Feb. 9, 2001; amended Nov. 2, 2001; amended Nov. 1, 2002.)