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GEOLOGY EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES WITH STATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PROGRAMS

Paper number: 31-11
Program: Theme Sessions
Time: 4:30 PM – 4:50 PM

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Abstract

The purpose of this presentation is to provide geology students and recent graduates insight into the various responsibilities and duties geologists have while working as state employees. Geologists working in the public sector may serve as regulators of solid and hazardous waste sites, underground storage tank facilities, surface mining, or water permitting such as withdrawal and injection permits. They may also hold positions as field inspectors, routinely checking environmental compliance records and investigating complaints by local citizens. The geologist must have knowledge of state and federal regulations and familiar with their state guidance documents.

Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs. Vol. 55, No. 2

doi: 10.1130/abs/2023SE-384598

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