California Professional Licensing Workshop - August 12, 2025

LICENSE IN CALIFORNIA AND HOW TO KEEP

THAT LICENSE - GIT, PG, CEG, CHG, PGP.

Josh Goodwin, from the State Board, will present valuable information to assist geologists applying for their licenses (GIT, PG, CEG, CHG, PGp). Mr. Goodwin will also assist current licensees by explaining common pitfalls that can result in lost licenses, and how to avoid those pitfalls.

Abstract:

• Overview of the online application and renewal process through the BPELSG Connect system.
• Requirements for the Geologist in Training (GIT) certificate,
• Requirements for the Professional Geologist (PG),
• A summary of education requirements and properly documenting qualifying work experience
• What “responsible charge” means for geologists,
• Common violations and how to avoid them,
• Review the requirements for the engineering geology (CEG) and hydrogeology (CHg) certifications, and the Professional Geophysicist (PGp) license.

Speaker Information:

Josh Goodwin, PG, CEG, is the senior registrar for geology and geophysics at the BPELSG. His 25 years of experience include working as a consultant, practicing hydrogeology and engineering geology, working for the division of mine reclamation, evaluating slope stability and water quality, and working as a senior engineering geologist for the California Geological Survey, overseeing mapping projects for construction aggregate, critical minerals, naturally occurring asbestos, and geological sources of radon.

18700 Ward Street

Fountain Valley, CA 92708

Free

Please register by Friday, August 8.

Host or Publisher South Coast Geological Society