CLASS CODE: 5057
PAY GRADE: 429

CLASS TITLE:PROFESSIONAL GEOLOGIST SUPERVISOR - SES

ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)

This is work requiring licensure by the State Board of Professional Geologists. Duties include supervising Professional Geologist I, II, III, Geological Supervisor(s) I, II, and/or Geologist(s) I, II, III. The primary duty of the employee(s) in the position(s) allocated to this class is to spend the majority of the time communicating with, motivating, training, and evaluating employees, planning and directing their work; and having the authority to hire, transfer, suspend, layoff, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward or discipline subordinate employees or to effectively recommend such actions.

EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)

  • Motivates employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed.
  • Plans work loads, work flows, deadlines, work objectives, and time utilization with employees.
  • Evaluates employees through establishing evaluation criteria and responsibilities and meeting regularly with employees to ensure the established criteria are met.
  • Signs off and seals permits, contracts, reports, and other documents which require a Professional Geologist seal for public record.
  • Trains employees in methods for performing an effective and efficient job.
  • Communicates on a regular basis with employees both individually and in staff meetings.
  • Directs the work of employees to ensure best use of time and resources.
  • Supervises a staff engaged in all phases of a statewide geologic program.
  • Prepares and edits research and program reports.
  • Coordinates the acquisition of geological sample materials to the data depository.
  • Responds to inquiries pertaining to geological data or applied geological research.
  • Provides assistance to state agencies, governmental bodies, and the public on geologically related problems.
  • Reviews and supervises personnel reviewing geologic data and interpretations submitted to the state for compliance with regulatory specifications.
  • Performs related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)

  • Knowledge of the terminology, principles and techniques of geological research, analysis or testing.
  • Knowledge of the procedures, equipment and materials used in laboratory testing and analysis.
  • Knowledge of the methods of data collection.
  • Skill in the use of scientific laboratory and field equipment.
  • Ability to supervise people.
  • Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with others.
  • Ability to collect, record and analyze scientific data relating to the scientific methods and techniques.
  • Ability to conduct geological research, studies or analyses using scientific methods and techniques.
  • Ability to perform quantitative analysis of scientific data.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
  • Ability to understand and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures relating to the science of geology.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Registration as a Professional Geologist in accordance with Florida Statute 492 and two years of post-registration experience.

EFFECTIVE:

7/1/2001

HISTORY:

06/28/1990