Description
Professional Geologists study composition, structure, and history of the earth's crust; examine rocks, minerals, and fossil remains to identify and determine the sequence of processes affecting the development of the earth; apply knowledge of chemistry, physics, biology, and mathematics to explain these phenomena and to help locate mineral and petroleum deposits and underground water resources; prepare geologic reports and maps, and interpret research data to recommend further action for study.
| Statute/Rules |
NH RSA 310-A:118; Administrative Rules Chapter Geo 100 - 500 |
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| Regulatory Agency |
JOINT BOARD OF LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION
57 Regional Drive
Concord, New Hampshire 03301 |
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| phone |
(603) 271-2219 |
| fax |
(603) 271-6990 |
| web |
www.nh.gov/jtboard/home.htm |
| contact person |
Louise Lavertu, Executive Director |
| e-mail |
llavertu@nhsa.state.nh.us |
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Licensure Requirements
- Must be of good professional character
- A Bachelor's degree in geology or a related field which included 30 credit hours or 45 quarter hours in geology from an accredited four-year college
- All candidates must pass the Fundamentals of Geology and the Practice of Geology written examinations
- Five years experience in the practice of geology, of which at least three years must have been under the supervision of a professional geologist
Examination
- Written examination required, offered twice a year (March and September)
Continuing Education
- A minimum of 24 professional development hours per biennium
Fees
| Professional geologist application |
$200.00 |
| Fundamentals of Geology examination |
$200.00 |
| Practice of Geology examination |
$200.00 |
| Biennial renewal |
$150.00 |
Reciprocity: Permitted, providing requirements of the licensing jurisdiction are substantially equivalent to those of this state, and verification of licensure and examination are submitted to the Board
Residence/Citizenship: Neither New Hampshire residency nor US citizenship is required
Number of Active Licenses: 653
Standard Occupational Code (O*Net): 19-2042.00 Geoscientists, Except Hydrologists and Geographers
Related Training: Geology/Earth Science, General; Geochemistry; Geophysics and Seismology; Geochemistry and Petrology
Further Information*
Geological Society of New Hampshire
26 South Main Street, PMB 133
Concord NH 03301
web: <www.gsnhonline.org>
American Institute of Professional Geologists
1400 W 122nd Ave., Suite 250
Westminster CO 80234
phone: (303) 412-6205
web: <www.aipg.org>
National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG)
PO Box 11591
Columbia SC 29211-1591
phone: (803) 739-5676
web: <www.asbog.org>
last revision: August 2007
*For reference only. This listing does not constitute an endorsement of any organization, and is subject to change.
