Section 3022.2 - Reference Requirements: Professional Geologist and Professional Geophysicist(a) To assist the Board in evaluating an applicant's qualifications, each applicant for licensure as a professional geologist or as a professional geophysicist shall submit documentation from a minimum of three references who, in the opinion of the Board, have the training and experience to have responsible charge of geological work as defined in Section of Title 163022(b)(1) of Title 16, California Code of Regulations or geophysical work as defined in Section of Title 163022.1(b) of Title 16, California Code of Regulations, respectively. (1) None of the references can be related to the applicant by blood, marriage, registration as domestic partners, or adoption.(2) Documentation submitted to the Board by a reference shall be the original copy with an original signature and seal on every page of the documentation submitted. Photocopies, scanned copies, and electronic signatures are not acceptable.(3) The documentation shall include the following information: (A) The reference shall state that they have personal knowledge of the applicant's qualifying experience in a responsible position as defined in Section of Title 163003(c) of Title 16, California Code of Regulations and shall clearly indicate the nature of their relationship with the applicant;(B) The reference shall clearly indicate the number of months they can qualify the applicant as having completed professional geological work as defined in Section of Title 163003(d) of Title 16, California Code of Regulations or professional geophysical work as defined in Section of Title 163003(e) of Title 16, California Code of Regulations;(C) The reference shall document how they computed the number of months of qualifying work experience using the definition of full time work provided in Sections of Title 163022(b)(2) of Title 16, California Code of Regulations and 3022.1(b)(1) of Title 16, California Code of Regulations;(D) The reference shall provide a detailed, complete, and accurate description of the qualifying professional geologic experience or professional geophysical work completed by the applicant;(E) The work experience description shall cover the time period being documented as qualifying experience by the reference;(F) The reference shall use the appropriate scientific terms in describing the work, while avoiding colloquialisms, industry jargon, and slang; and,(G) The reference shall include the following statement: "I certify under penalty of perjury that these statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge."
(4) Nothing contained in this section shall limit the authority of the Board to require that an applicant submit additional references, employment verifications, or any other information pertinent to the applicant's education and/or experience to verify that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for a professional geologist license as defined in Section 7841 of the Code, or the minimum qualifications for a professional geophysicist license as defined in Section 7841.1 of the Code.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 16, § 3022.2
1. New section filed 7-11-2019; operative 10-1-2019 (Register 2019, No. 28). Note: Authority cited: Section 7818, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 7841 and 7841.1, Business and Professions Code.
1. New section filed 7-11-2019; operative 10/1/2019 (Register 2019, No. 28).