PDFWAC 246-292-070

Application and examination.

(1) To become certified as a CCS, WDS, WDM, or WTPO, an applicant shall:
(a) Submit to the department a completed application on a form provided by the department, and include:
(i) An application fee, as specified in WAC 246-292-995;
(ii) A completed "Waterworks Operator Information" form;
(iii) Affidavits of employment that documents experience;
(iv) Transcripts of education and training, if applicable; and
(v) Other supporting documentation, as required in this chapter.
(b) Meet the minimum education and operating experience requirements in WAC 246-292-060; and
(c) Take and pass a validated examination, including payment of an examination fee made payable to the department's examination contractor as specified in the application packet.
(2) The effective date of the certificate for CCS, WDS, WDM, or WTPO classifications is the last day of the month in which the applicant took and passed the examination.
(3) To become certified as a BAT, an applicant shall:
(a) Submit to the department a completed application on a form provided by the department, and include:
(i) An application fee, as specified in WAC 246-292-995; and
(ii) An examination fee to the department's examination contractor as specified in the application packet; and
(b) Take and pass:
(i) A validated computer-based examination; and
(ii) A department practical examination.
(4) The effective date of the certificate for a BAT is the date the applicant passed the examination.
(5) The department shall consider for approval all complete applications.
(6) The department may deny an application for certification as specified in WAC 246-292-105.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119.050 and chapter 70.119 RCW. WSR 14-01-003, § 246-292-070, filed 12/4/13, effective 1/4/14. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119 RCW and Safe Drinking Water Act, Public Law 104-182; 64 F.R. 5916 - 5921. WSR 01-02-070, § 246-292-070, filed 12/29/00, effective 1/29/01. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119 RCW. WSR 94-04-004, § 246-292-070, filed 1/20/94, effective 2/20/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. WSR 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-292-070, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119.050. WSR 78-10-053 (Order 1343), § 248-55-080, filed 9/22/78.]