Section 1252.60  Endorsement

a)         An applicant who is licensed/registered under the laws of another jurisdiction and who wishes to be licensed in Illinois as a professional geologist shall file an application with the Department, on forms provided by the Department, which includes:

1)         Proof of Education and Experience

A)        Official transcripts verifying conferral of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university approved by the Department in accordance with Section 1252.40 of this Part; and

B)        Certification of a minimum of 4 years of professional experience or its equivalent as approved by the Department in accordance with Section 1252.50;

2)         Certification of successful completion of  the examination authorized by the Department in accordance with Section 1252.30 or its equivalent;

3)         A complete work history since receipt of a bachelor's degree or the most recent 15 years of geology experience since receipt of the bachelor's degree, whichever is less;

4)         The required fee set forth in Section 1252.80 of this Part; and

5)         Certification, on forms provided by the Department, from the jurisdiction in which the applicant was originally licensed and the state in which the applicant predominantly practices and is currently registered/licensed, if applicable, stating:

A)        The time during which the applicant was licensed in that jurisdiction, including the date of the original issuance of the license;

B)        A description of the examination in that jurisdiction; and

C)        Whether the file on the applicant contains any record of disciplinary actions taken or pending.

b)         A copy of the current Act and administrative rules from the jurisdiction where the applicant holds active licensure/registration may be requested by the Department or the Board to determine substantial equivalency.

c)         When the accuracy of any submitted documentation, or the relevance or sufficiency of the course work or experience is questioned by the Department or the Board because of a lack of information, discrepancies or conflicts in information given, or a need for clarification, the applicant seeking licensure by endorsement shall be requested to:

1)         Provide such information as may be necessary; and/or

2)         Appear for an interview before the Board to explain such relevance or sufficiency, clarify information, or clear up any discrepancies or conflicts in information.