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Welcome Future Geologistsand GeoscientistsPresented byDan Billman, PG, CPG, Billman GeologicBarb Dunst, PG, CPG, EQT ProductionPGPG Board Members
About Dan and Barb
PCPGPCPG is a non-profit corporation foundedin 1989 by geologists seeking licensure inthe Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Today, having licensure, PCPG providesnumerous services to its members
Our Vision:The premier organization for theadvancement of the ethicaland professional practice of geologyand the allied sciences.
Our Mission:To advance the practice of geologyand allied science and the successof our members through advocacy,education, and networking.
PCPG’s Many Benefits and Opportunities Networking with ProfessionalsExam Prep / Continuing EducationStudent ScholarshipsDissemination of information regardingstate and national news relevant toearth science professionals.
JOBS in GEOLOGY Diverse Profession Many Sub-Disciplines few people know about. Employment opportunities are not always well known. Find a discipline in school that you like!!!!!! Focus Part of your Education on that discipline Summer Jobs & Internships Resume Building Networking
Geology Students Happiest A 2015 UK National Survey* polled 220,000 students 95% of geology majors said they were satisfied with their major – the highest of any majorAllows you to pursue your curiosityField Trips!Geology can take you around the worldSolve ProblemsVariety of different career pathsCutting edge technologyEmployment Growth – USBLS expects a 10% increase in the next 10 yearsEmployment directly out of college with opportunities with a BS and MSLaid back field and small community of colleaguesGeology lets you study tudy/
All of these individual subject disciplines are neededGeneral Geology: Field Geology. Geophysics, Imagery, Modeling & Graphical MethodsMineralogy, Petrology & PetrographySedimentology, Stratigraphy & PaleontologyQuaternary Geology, Geomorphology & Surficial ProcessesStructure, Tectonics & SeismologyHydrogeology & Environmental GeochemistryEngineering GeologyEconomic Geology & Energy ResourcesPetroleum GeologyCoal GeologyEnvironmental GeologyCombinations:BS Geology / MBA – Management in etc.BS Geology / Law Degree – Environmental LawBS Geo / BS Engineering – Environmental EngineeringCaution “Don’t close any doors, in school, if you don’t have too.”
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Industries Employing 2014-2015 Graduates* Nationwide student survey byAGI across all .org/workforce/reports
Industry / Energy Resources Oil & Gas Industry Marcellus and Utica Shale plays.Industry downturn due to the low price of gas. The industry is still strong in PA, WV andOH, and will be for many years to come Petroleum Geology Field Geology, Geophysics, & Imagery. Mineralogy, Petrology & Petrography Sedimentology, Stratigraphy & Paleontology Structure, Tectonics & Seismology Environmental Permitting Coal Geology Pennsylvania is still very strong in coalBituminous & Anthracite regions Mineralogy, Petrology & Petrography Sedimentology, Stratigraphy, Structure Hydrogeology & Environmental Geochemistry Economic Geology & Energy Resource reserve estimationAlternative Energy Wind Farms, Hydroelectric Geotechnical Hydrogeology & Environmental Geochemistry Engineering Geology
Industry / Consulting Brownfield's / Act 2UST / AST Investigation and RemediationMining / Quarries (Basically if it can’t be grown, it must be mined)Landfill Design and Investigation GeotechnicalGeophysicsHydrogeology & Environmental GeochemistryEngineering GeologyBusiness ManagementIndustry / Public Safety Flooding, Water Treatment, Water Supply Management, Solid Waste Stream GeomorphologySedimentology & StratigraphyQuaternary Geology, Geomorphology & Surficial ProcessesHydrogeology & Environmental GeochemistryEarthquakes , Landslides and Karst, Road & Building Construction Quaternary Geology, Geomorphology & Surficial ProcessesStructure, Tectonics & SeismologyHydrogeology & Environmental GeochemistryEngineering Geology
Government Agencies USGS, NPS, USEPA, PADEP, DCNR, PAGS, County Agencies Hydrogeology & Environmental GeochemistryGeneral Geology: Field Geology. Geophysics, Imagery, Modeling& Graphical MethodsEconomic Geology –MiningMineralogy, Petrology & PetrographySedimentology, StratigraphyQuaternary Geology, Geomorphology & Surficial ProcessesEngineering GeologyPetroleum GeologyCoal GeologyEnvironmental Geology
Consulting Firms – Needed Disciplines All firms and industries Largest complaint among PCPG firms General Geology: Field Geology. Geophysics, Imagery, Modeling & Graphical MethodsHydrogeology & Environmental Geochemistry Environmental firms of all kinds Environmental Geology Sedimentology, Stratigraphy & Paleontology Quaternary Geology, Geomorphology & Surficial Processes Steel & Large Commodities/Utilities (PPL, PECO) Mineralogy, Petrology & Petrography Large Construction, PennDOT, and Infrastructure Firms Engineering GeologyStructure, Tectonics & SeismologyCoal, Quarry, & Extraction Companies Coal Geology Economic Geology Structure GeologyOil & Gas companies and Energy Resources (PPL) Petroleum GeologyPhotos Courtesy Greater LebanonRefuse g
International Options Petroleum – Saudi Arabia, Canada, Venezuela, Iran, Iraq,Kuwait, Russia, Libya, Nigeria, China Natural Gas – Russia, Qatar, Iran, Canada, China,Norway, Netherlands, Algeria Mining - Australia, Peru, Chile, South Africa, Mexico,Russia, China, Germany have a large mining industry Coal, gold, uranium, bauxite, copper, lead, silver, zinc,diamonds, chrome, manganese, platinum, vermiculite Environmental work, geology, geophysics,geotechnical, hydrogeology, water resources,petroleum, reservoir engineering, research science
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The KeyIsNETWORKINGOne large networking organization, PCPG,is reaching out to youPCPG member companies are in need of qualified GeologistsPGPG.org “Linked In”Other online networks
WHY GEOLOGISTS?Geology As A ProfessionGeologists make use of their special knowledge for the benefit of others. No profession affectsthe public more than geology. "Civilization exists by geological consent, subject tochange without notice, " – William DurantWhy register geologists?The application of geologic data are integral parts of many actions involving public health, safety, andwelfare (including the public's financial welfare). Professional geologists working with others candetermine and apply sound geologic procedures that will serve to avoid endangerment of the public orthe environment.How will the public be protected?First, no one may be represented as a geologist unless duly registered. Second, registration boards aretypically endowed with the authority to monitor and enforce the registration law.Who can become registered as a geologist?While it will vary from state to state, typically individuals who have a college degree in geology and fourmore years of geological work experience can qualify for registration. In all states which have fullyimplemented their registration laws, two or more examinations are also required to demonstrateminimum competence in both the fundamentals and the practice of geology.
Obtaining your PG LicenseStarting the process
Regulatory ChangesOn January 16, 2014 final form regulations updating 49 Pa Code Chapter 37,(which governs Licensure of Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists). Overallthe updated regulations provide the following: Provision of requirements for obtaining “Geologist in Training” certification; Provisions for equivalency evaluation of geological degrees obtained fromforeign universities: Quantification of required education experience to include field geology andstructural geology; Enabling full-time university teaching in a geological curriculum as qualifiedexperience enabling exam candidacy; and Additional requirements for candidate references.
From the Law .(2) The formal education required under this subsectionmust include field geology and structural coursework that issufficient to demonstrate that the candidate haseducational experience in tectonics and fractured bedrockgeology and the field methods needed to measure, mapand evaluate geologic datahttp://www.irrc.state.pa.us/regulation details.aspx?IRRCNo 2926Courtesy PAGS Photo llery/index.htm
PG Application Process It is an applicant's responsibility to ensure they have reviewed the Engineer,Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration law to determine if they meet theminimum requirements to qualify for approval to sit for an examination. Register at the PALS website prior to applying for any license: www.pals.pa.gov 50 application fee via PALS The Application and all supporting documentation for approval to sit for anexamination must be MAILED directly to Pennsylvania Board Office andpostmarked no later than: June 15 for the October ASBOG exam November 15 for the March ASBOG exam Exam Dates:201720182019March 17October 6March 16October 5March 15October 4 Your application is not considered complete until every requireddocument and form has been received.
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Register at the Pennsylvania Licensing System (PALS)https://www.pals.pa.gov/#/page/default
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Schedule the exam throughPearsonvue.com Once you have received your approval to test notice, schedule the test online atwww.pearsonvue.com/pa/geologist 175 per exam fee for FG and PG
Pearsonvue.com has a link to the ASBOG Candidate Handbook Includes sample questions and answer key in all disciplines http://www.asbog.org/ for additional information
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Other Useful Contact InformationPennsylvania Department of StateBureau of Professional and Occupational xCheck the License status of Pennsylvania Professional aspP.G. Rules and RegulationsCHAPTER 37. STATE REGISTRATION BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS, LAND SURVEYORSAND apter37/chap37toc.htmlProfessional Geology CouncilsThe New York State Council of Professional Geologists fessional Geologists of Indiana: http://www.pg-in.org
Neighboring State Geological SurveysDelaware Geological Survey: http://www.udel.edu/dgs/dgs.htmlMaryland Geological Survey: http://www.mgs.md.gov/New Jersey Geological Survey: http://www.state.nj.us/dep/njgs/index.htmlOhio Geological Survey: http://www.dnr.ohio.gov/geosurvey/West Virginia Geological Survey (WV-GS): http://www.wvgs.wvnet.edu/Pennsylvania Bureau of Topographic And Geological Survey ation of American State Geologists: http://www.kgs.ukans.edu/AASG/Federal Agencies And EntitiesU.S Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA): http://www.epa.gov/U.S. House Of Representatives: http://www.house.gov/U.S. Senate: http://www.senate.gov/U.S. Government Printing Office: http://www.gpo.gov/U.S. EPA Rules And Regulations: http://www.epa.gov/epahome/rules.htmlU.S. Geological Survey (USGS): http://www.usgs.gov/U.S. Library of Congress: http://lcweb.loc.gov/U.S. House - Internet Law Library: http://LAW.house.gov/Fedworld - U.S. Government Information Online: http://www.fedworld.gov/
State Environmental Regulatory AgenciesPennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA-DEP): http://www.dep.state.pa.us/New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ-DEP): http://www.state.nj.us/dep/Delaware Department of Natural Resources And Environmental Control (DNREC): http://www.dnrec.state.de.us/Maryland Department of The Environment (MDE): http://www.mde.state.md.usOhio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA): http://www.epa.ohio.gov/West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP): http://charon.osmre.gov/New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC): http://www.dec.state.ny.usGeological OrganizationsAmerican Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG): http://www.aapg.orgAmerican Geological Institute (AGI): http://www.agiweb.org:80/agi/American Geophysical Union (AGU): http://www.agu.org/American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG): http://www.nbmg.unr.edu/aipg/Association of Engineering Geology (AEG): http://aegweb.org/aeg/Association For Women Geoscientists: http://www.awg.org/Geological Society of America (GSA): http://www.geosociety.org/National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG): http://geosun1.sjsu.edu/asbog/welcome.htmNational Ground Water Association (NGWA): http://www.ngwa.orgNew York State Council of Professional Geologists (NYSCPG): http://www.nyscpg.org/Pittsburgh Geologic Society: gh Association of Petroleum Geologists: www.papgrocks.orgGeophysical Society of Pittsburgh: www.thegsp.orgAppalachian Geologic Society: http://www.appgeosociety.org/
Other Links Of InterestNew York Geology Resources Home Page: http://www.albany.net/ go/newyorkerUSGS Regional Operations In Pennsylvania: http://wwwpah2o.er.usgs.gov/USGS Regional Operations In MD-DE-DC: http://water.usgs.gov/public/district/mdUSGS Regional Operations In NJ: http://wwwnj.er.usgs.govUSGS Regional Operations In NY: http://wwwdnyalb.er.usgs.govUSGS Regional Operations In WV: http://www-wv.er.usgs.govUSGS Regional Operations In OH: http://130.11.184.8Pennsylvania State University, Department of Geosciences: http://www.geosc.psu.edu/University Of Delaware, Department of Geology: http://www.udel.edu/geologyUniversity of Pennsylvania, Department of Geology: http://www.sas.upenn.edu/geology/Temple University, Department of Geology: http://www.temple.edu/geology
Geological Resources LinksInternet Resources for the Petroleum Industry: http://www.slb.com/petr.dir/#LISTThe Hydrogeologist's Home Page: http://www.thehydrogeologist.com/International Groundwater Modeling Center: http://www.mines.edu/igwmc/GWRTAC -- Ground Water Remediation Technologies Analysis Center: http://www.gwrtac.org/Internet-Accessible Software for Groundwater Modeling and lThe Soft Earth -- Software for Geological am/s earth.htm"About Geology", on the web: http://geology.about.comHere are some sites you may find very interestingSalaries: What is geology?: http://geology.com/articles/what-is-geology.shtml
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A 2015 UK National Survey* polled 220,000 students 95% of geology majors said they were satisfied with their major –the highest of any major Allows you to pursue your curiosity Field Trips! Geology can take you around the world Solve Problems Variety of different career paths Cutting edge technology Employment
