The Agency shall approve the certification under Section 671.302(c) by a person other than a registered professional engineer or a certified professional geologist if the county or municipality proves that such person has a bachelor's degree or a graduate degree in science or engineering, and has work experience in Geology, Hydrogeology, or Earth Science. The proof shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, a resume for such person and the name, address, and telephone number of not fewer than three personal references who can verify the education and work experience of such person.