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EPISODE · May 10, 2026 · 40 MIN

When, Why, & How to Get a PG License with Professional Geologist, Dominique Brough

from Work For Earth! · host Rachel Phillips

Helpful links & resources: Dominiques company, Teton Geological Services: https://tetongeo.com/Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG): https://asbog.org/Forest service: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ National Park Service (NPS): https://www.nps.gov/index.htmBureau of Land Management (BLM): https://www.blm.gov/Geological Society of America (GSA): https://www.geosociety.org/GSA’s GeoCorps opportunities: https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/GSA/fieldexp/GeoCorps/home.aspxGSA's Scientists in the Parks opportunities: https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/GSA/fieldexp/sip/home.aspxThe Student Conservation Association (SCA) - Youth Green Jobs & Internships: https://thesca.org/See Dominique featured in Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s 60th anniversary video talking about the mountain’s geology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKLDYRFrMME&t=1sFollow Teton Geological Services on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tetongeologicalservices/ and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Teton-Geological-Services-LLC/61576099605597/0:00 Intro to Professional Geologist, Dominique0:42 How & Why did you get your PG license?2:36 What careers is a PG required for?3:59 FG vs PG & when to take each exam5:32 Experience requirements for PG exam6:12 Does ‘non-geologist’ experience count?8:08 Can you take FG & PG exam at the same time?9:45 Annual fee to keep license10:15 What is ASBOG? 11:27 Which exam was harder?12:18 Exam study tips & resources13:29 Working in different states with a license16:01 Government vs private sector work? 17:28 Differences among BLM, NPS, & Forest Service20:02 Day in the life of a professional geologist23:24 What inspired you to pursue this career?24:51 Underrated skills that you should have26:43 Misconceptions about this career?31:21 Degree requirements?35:04 Great internship opportunities!36:57 Salary of a professional geologist38:26 Least favorite & favorite part of your job?

Helpful links & resources: Dominiques company, Teton Geological Services: https://tetongeo.com/Association of State Boards of Geology (ASBOG): https://asbog.org/Forest service: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ National Park Service (NPS): https://www.nps.gov/index.htmBureau of Land Management (BLM): https://www.blm.gov/Geological Society of America (GSA): https://www.geosociety.org/GSA’s GeoCorps opportunities: https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/GSA/fieldexp/GeoCorps/home.aspxGSA's Scientists in the Parks opportunities: https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/GSA/fieldexp/sip/home.aspxThe Student Conservation Association (SCA) - Youth Green Jobs & Internships: https://thesca.org/See Dominique featured in Jackson Hole Mountain Resort’s 60th anniversary video talking about the mountain’s geology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKLDYRFrMME&t=1sFollow Teton Geological Services on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tetongeologicalservices/ and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Teton-Geological-Services-LLC/61576099605597/0:00 Intro to Professional Geologist, Dominique0:42 How & Why did you get your PG license?2:36 What careers is a PG required for?3:59 FG vs PG & when to take each exam5:32 Experience requirements for PG exam6:12 Does ‘non-geologist’ experience count?8:08 Can you take FG & PG exam at the same time?9:45 Annual fee to keep license10:15 What is ASBOG? 11:27 Which exam was harder?12:18 Exam study tips & resources13:29 Working in different states with a license16:01 Government vs private sector work? 17:28 Differences among BLM, NPS, & Forest Service20:02 Day in the life of a professional geologist23:24 What inspired you to pursue this career?24:51 Underrated skills that you should have26:43 Misconceptions about this career?31:21 Degree requirements?35:04 Great internship opportunities!36:57 Salary of a professional geologist38:26 Least favorite & favorite part of your job?

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