Types of certifications

(a) Waterworks/Wastewater Works Operator. Class A, B, C, and D available. (b) Waterworks/Wastewater Works Laboratory Operator. Class A, B, and C available. (c) Distribution and Collection Operator. Class C available. (d) Distribution and Collection Technician. Class T available. (e) Temporary. A person age eighteen (18) or older who does not hold a valid certification shall apply for temporary certification as a waterworks or wastewater works operator within ten (10) days after being hired or appointed. A temporary certification is valid for one year from the date of employment and is not renewable. Certification testing fees may be waived for temporary certification holders who have made application for certification within 180 days of the date of issuance of temporary certification. A testing fee may only be waived one time for each applicant for temporary certification. DEQ may issue a temporary certification where a person, not already having a valid certification, has applied for a certification class and paid the applicable fee. Not more than one temporary certificate shall be issued to the same individual during any five (5) year period. Temporary certification is not available to superintendents, assistant superintendents, supervisors, or managers of superintendents who make decisions regarding the daily operational activities of water/wastewater works. (f) Special Non-Operational Certification for Environmental Professionals. DEQ may allow qualified environmental professionals (as defined in 252:710-1-4) to obtain a special non- operator certification, provided that the applicant completes the required DEQ approved training and passes the applicable examination. The purpose of this certification is to verify an individual’s fundamental understanding of operating knowledge. This special non-operator certification would be available for Class A-C certifications but would not certify the individual as being qualified to operate a water or wastewater system. No work experience obtained under this certification will apply towards the hands-on experience needed for any other operator certification. The same annual professional development hours referenced in Appendix B of this Chapter apply to this certification.