CLASSIFICATION GUIDELINES

GEOLOGIST SERIES

CLASSES IN THE SERIES

Class Code	Class Title

04404	Geologist 2
04407	Geologist 3
04410	Geologist 4

SERIES CONCEPT

This series includes those positions which apply a knowledge of the principles and theories of geology, physical geography, and closely related geological sciences in the collection, measurement, analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data relating to the geology of Iowa and surrounding areas. This includes professional level work in gathering specimens and data, researching, and applying gathered knowledge to a variety of scientific, engineering, and economic problems.

EXCLUSIONS

Positions working in or requiring knowledge in science areas other than geology or a closely, inter-related area such as hydrology. Areas such as natural sciences, chemistry, etc. should be allocated to their appropriate series.

CLASS DISTINCTIONS

Geologist 2

This class is designed to accommodate persons directly out of an educational institution on a trainee basis. Over a period of time, they progress to the journey level where they are expected to work with relative independence.

Geologist 3

This level in the Geologist series performs advanced geology work either in providing consultative services in one or more areas of geology or in performing geologic research work in an area of geology. Consultative services are provided to a variety of governmental agencies, business representatives, or the general public in order to assist them in projects that they may be involved in. These services involve performing the necessary research to gather required data and presenting it to the requesting party in a format appropriate to the subject matter and to the understanding of the requesting party. These services might include providing information on the location and development of adequate ground water supplies, the statigraphic and structural framework of rock materials for water and mineral resources, the application of remote sensing techniques, and on defining acceptable aggregate units and sources for various uses. Projects are complex and are either of considerable breadth and scope or of considerable breadth and scope or of considerable depth in a specialized area. Projects may extend over long periods of time requiring continuing research.

Geologist 4

All positions allocated to this classification perform the full range of supervisory functions required for collective bargaining exemption.

Positions at this level serve as program administrators for a major section or program at Energy and Geological Division of the Department of Natural Resources (Technical Services, Research, Stratigraphy and Economic Geology or Water Resources) or Department of Transportation (Materials or Road Design). Incumbents must have advanced technical ability as well as administrative and supervisory/management abilities in order to plan, direct, and coordinate the activities of the unit to which assigned.

Technical work involves the examination and classification of geological specimens or the performance of geological research. Assignments are in the form of broad objectives and are performed in the field and the laboratory. Incumbents are expected to be able to plan, schedule, and supervise the work of lower level professional and technical geological personnel and to be familiar with specialized geological methods applicable to the specific area of geology. Highly technical, independent research may also be performed.

Effective Date: 6/99 BW