Board for Professional Soil Scientists, Wetland Professionals, and Geologists

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Professional Soil Scientists 

Wetland Delineators

Geologists

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Statutes

• Chapter 22 of Title 54.1 of the Code of Virginia  

Regulations

Pending regulatory action (proposed changes, public hearings, etc.)

• Soil Scientists Regulations PDF | online 
• Wetland Delineators Regulations PDF | online 
• Geologists Regulations PDF | online 
• Guidance Documents on Virginia Regulatory Town Hall

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The Virginia Regulatory Town Hall provides access to the board's meeting schedule, agendas, and past meeting minutes.

Visit the Town Hall: https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/Meetings.cfm?BoardID=15

Soil Scientists and Wetland Delineators Exams | Geologist Exam 

Soil Scientists and Wetland Delineators

Applicants must obtain approval from the Board prior to taking the exam. 
 

Geologists

The Virginia Board uses the national examination developed by the National Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG).
Applicants must obtain approval from the Board prior to taking the exam. 

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Board News

• The Geology of Virginia is now available for purchase from the Virginia Museum of Natural History's online store for $35 each. The 538-page book is the first comprehensive review of Virginia's geology published in more than a century and describes, in depth, the geological features and history of all regions of the Commonwealth. Learn more at the VMNH website.
• Information about VDH Stakeholder Facilitation (SHIFT): Overview, meetings, and documents related to transition and private-sector participation in onsite sewage program administration and oversight.  

BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL SOIL SCIENTISTS,

WETLAND PROFESSIONALS and GEOLOGISTS

FAQS

SOIL SCIENTISTS FAQS

Question: I’ve already taken the Fundamentals exam (or both the Fundamentals and the Professional Practice Exam), how do I get my exam scores to you?

Answer: Please send confirmation of your exam scores from the Soil Science Society of America in with your completed application.

Question: I teach a college course or give seminars where CE is earned, can I use that towards my eight contact hours of continuing education per year requirement for renewal?

Answer: Most likely, please submit any documentation you have showing you were the lecturer and how much credit students or persons otherwise instructed received and it will be reviewed.

Question: I have a degree but I don’t know if it counts as a soil science curriculum or related natural science degree. Will my education be enough?

Answer: Your degree may meet the requirements if a certain amount of semester hours have been earned in certain areas, please check regulation 18VAC145-20-91 for more information.

WETLAND PROFESSIONALS FAQS
 

Question: Do all of my references have to be certified wetland delineators?

Answer: While all 3 references have to be wetland professionals, only one has to be certified.

Question: Can a reference also verify my experience? 

Answer: No. References may not verify experience and vice versa.

Question: I have a degree but I do not know if it counts as a similar biological, physical, natural science, or environmental science degree. Will my education be enough?

Answer: Your degree may meet the requirement if it has a certain number of semester hours earned in certain areas, please check regulation 18VAC145-30-60 for more information.

Question: Does the course in state and federal wetland delineation methods need to contain an instructor-led field component?

Answer:  The course must have a field component.  It is strongly recommended that a course with an instructor-led field component is taken to ensure appropriate procedures are learned.

GEOLOGISTS FAQS
 

Question: Do I actually need the GIT Designation?

Answer: The designation itself is optional and not a requirement for PG certification

Question: Should I submit both the GIT Designation Application and the PG Certification Application at the same time?

Answer: If you only qualify for the GIT Designation, please only submit the Designation Application. If you qualify for the PG Certification, please only submit the Certification Application. Because the GIT Designation is not a requirement, there is no need to submit both applications at the same time if you qualify for the PG Certification.
 

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