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Wanted: Expert Consultants (Formerly Subject Matter Experts) to Assist with Geologists and Geophysicist Examination Development

The Board’s Examination Development Unit is recruiting licensed professional geologists, certified engineering geologists, certified hydrogeologists, and professional geophysicists, who reside and practice in California, to assist with various aspects of examination development. These tasks include item writing and review, field testing, grading, and standard setting. Newly licensed (within the past three years) professionals are especially needed. Licensed experts are needed in the following disciplines to assist with the appropriate California state-specific examinations:

Professional Geologists to assist with the California Supplemental Component (CSC). This exam covers the applicant's knowledge of state laws, rules, and regulations and of seismicity and geology unique to practice in California.

Professional Geophysicists to assist with the California Professional Geophysicists (PGp) examination. This exam pertains to the study of the physical earth by means of measuring its natural and induced fields of force, including, but not limited to, electric, gravity, and magnetic, and its responses to natural and induced energy and the interpreting of these measurements and the relating of them to the physics of the earth.

Certified Engineering Geologists to assist with the California Certified Engineering Geologist (CEG) examination. This exam covers the application of geologic data, principles and interpretation so that geologic factors affecting planning, design, construction and maintenance of civil engineering works are properly recognized and utilized.

Certified Hydrogeologists to assist with the California Certified Hydrogeologist (CHG) examination. This exam covers the application of the science of geology to the study of the occurrence, distribution, quantity and movement of water below the surface of the earth, as it relates to the interrelationships of geologic materials and processes with water, with particular emphasis given to groundwater quality.

Experts have the opportunity to meet and work with other licensed professionals from around the state on the development, reviewing, grading, and standard setting of the examination. Many experts find the experience very rewarding and choose to return year after year.

Experts are paid an honorarium for time spent at meetings and meeting preparation. Travel costs associated with attending meetings are reimbursed at the current state contracted rates.

If you would like more information about being an Expert Consultant, please contact the Examination Development Unit at (916) 572-GEO1 [4361]. If you are interested, please complete the Exam Expert Consultant Recruitment Form: Geologists and Geophysicists Program and send it to the following address:

Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologists
Attention: Examination Development Unit
2535 Capitol Oaks Drive, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95833