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Certification Guide WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS & ASSOCIATES

CERTIFICATION OVERVIEW

In this packet, you will find detailed information about the Water Distribution Operator and Associate Certification Program offered by the California ? Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association.

The Certification Exam costs $95 for members, $100 for non members and is computer based. To apply for the exam, you must submit the completed form on page 3 and your payment to the Section Office. Once your application is approved, you will be notified of testing locations in your area. You will be allowed to schedule your exam at your convenience. You will receive immediate test results. If you pass, you can expect to receive your Certification Card within 30 business days.

Table of Contents

Exam Application Rules Governing Certification Range of Knowledge/ Need to Know Criteria

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Important Phone Numbers

CA-NV AWWA Section Office Certification Department

909.481.7200 909.291.2100

Exam application

WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS & ASSOCIATES

California-Nevada Section, American Water Works Association

Application for Water Distribution Operators/Associates Certification

PLEASE READ INSTRUCTIONS BELOW FIRST

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT 1. READ AND REVIEW THE CERTIFI-

CATION RULES APPLICABLE TO YOUR DISCIPLINE. When you sign the Application, you will have stated in writing that you have done so. 2. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMPLETING THE APPLICATION. An incomplete or improperly prepared application will be returned. Questions not applicable mark N/A. All others should be answered as completely as possible in order to allow the Administrator to make an accurate evaluation of your credentials.

3. Please type or print to ensure your answers are legible.

4. Every application must be accompa-

nied by the NON-REFUNDABLE application fee. Please make check or money order payable to: CA-NV Section, AWWA. 5. Upon completion, mail the application to the Section office. 6. Completed applications will be reviewed by the Administrator for Certification eligibility. A completed application includes all requested information, and proof of qualifications, per Section 2 of the Rules. 7. Refer to applicable program rules for appeals and protest procedures.

8. The application must reach the Section office 20 days prior to the exam date.

9. NOTIFICATION: All applicants will be notified of eligibility 20 days prior to the exam date.

10. SPECIAL REQUEST FOR TAKING THE EXAM: If you have a disability that restricts your ability to take a test under standard conditions, you may request special testing arrangements at the time of application. SPECIAL TESTING REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING BY A RECOGNIZED HEALTH CARE OR MENTAL HEALTH CARE PROVIDER and must state the nature of the disability, the type of special testing requirements needed and contact information for both the provider and the applicant. THIS REQUEST MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION AND FEE.

Should you have any questions, contact the California-Nevada section, AWWA office at (909) 481-7200, fax (909) 481-4688.

Today's

Requested

Requested

Reciprocity Request

Date ___/___/___

Exam Site ___________________ Exam Date ___/___/___

Reinstatement Request

Current Grade: _____ Current Certification: Associate Operator Current Certification No.: ______________ Grade Requested: ______ Certification Requested: Associate Operator Is this a retest? Yes No Full Name _______________________________________________________

Print your name as you wish it to appear on the certificate

Address _________________________________________________________

Circle One: VISA MC AMEX

Credit Card # ____________________________ Name on Card: ___________________________ ______________ Amount to Charge: $ ________ Exp. Date: _______________ V-Code ________ Signature: _______________________________

City ____________________________________ State _____ Zip __________

Phone: Home (_____) ____/______ Work (_____) ____/_____

Cell (_____) ____/______ Fax (_____) ____/_____

Email ______________________________________

Please Note: A NON-REFUNDABLE Application Fee of $95.00 for AWWA Members/$100.00 for non-members is due and must be included with each completed application. To receive member discount, list individual or company AWWA Membership Number ______________. If not a member, include a paid membership application to get member discount or pay non-member

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PRESENT EMPLOYMENT

Employer ___________________________________________________________ Length of Service ______________________

Address __________________________________________________________________________________________________

Number

Street

City

State

Zip

Job Title _____________________________________________

PRESENT EMPLOYER'S FACILITIES

Number of Customers ___________ Daily Delivery (MGD): Average ____________ ____ Maximum ______________________

Type of Agency: Public _______________________ Private ___________________ Other (Explain) ______________________

We Sell: Wholesale _____________ Retail ______________ Domestic _______________ Irrigation ______________________

Source of Water: Wells _______________________ Surface ___________________ Other (Explain) ______________________

Treatment Provided Water (if any): ____________________________________________________________________________

WATER DISTRIBUTION CERTIFICATION APPLICATION ? PAGE 1 OF 2 -CONTINUED ON REVERSE SIDE

Send to: CA-NV Section, AWWA Certification Program, 10574 Acacia St. D6, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

List your job history below for the five years preceding present employment:

Date

Date

Total

From

To

Years

Name

Address

Position

EDUCATION

A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS FOR CLASSES COMPLETED MUST BE ATTACHED

List below the names of the schools, cities, and states in which you attended

Years

Date

Subjects Studied

Attended Graduated Or Degree Earned

High

School

College

Graduate

Trade, Business, Correspondence

a. Are you presently enrolled in a waterworks course?

Yes No

School ________________________________

Instructor's name _________________________________ Course title ________________________ No. of Units ________

b. Summarize any additional experience you have which qualifies you for certification as a Water Distribution Operator/Associate.

Use additional page if required ______________________________________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________

c. Do you currently hold a Professional Engineer Certificate? Yes No

If yes, please complete the following: State _______ Type ___________________ Number _________ Date Issued _________

d. Please attach a current Job Description.

APPLICANTS FOR CERTIFICATION FOR GRADES II,III AND IV ONLY

You must attach a complete ORGANIZATIONAL CHART for your agency, or company, and indicate on the chart your present job. A current JOB DESCRIPTION for this position as issued by your employer must also be provided. Give at least three references as to your operation ability. (Supervisors, foreman, etc.)

Name

Address

Job Title

1 __________________________________________________________________________________________

2 __________________________________________________________________________________________

3 __________________________________________________________________________________________

I have carefully read the Rules governing Water Distribution Operator/Associate certification by California-Nevada Section, AWWA. I have carefully read the application instructions. I understand that my fee is NON-REFUNDABLE, and that it may be the judgment of the administrator(s) that my qualifications are insufficient for the grade of certification applied for.

I certify that the above information given by me is true. ___________________________________________________________

(Signature of applicant)

(Date)

WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATOR/ASSOCIATE CERTIFICATION APPLICATION ? PAGE 2 OF 2

Rules Governing Certification for

WATER DISTRIBUTION OPERATORS & ASSOCIATES

Revised October 2009

1. Definitions - The terms defined hereby apply explicitly to the California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association (CA-NV Section) Water Distribution Operators & Associates Certification Program.

1.1. Administrator - The CA-NV Section volunteer evaluating applications, administering examinations, issuing certificates, and performing associated duties.

1.2. Applicant - An individual applying for initial, upgraded, reciprocity or renewal by submission of a standard application to the administrator.

1.3. Associate - An individual that meets the minimum qualifications as defined in Section 2 and Section 4 of these rules.

1.4. Certificate - A certificate issued by the CA-NV Section AWWA attesting that an individual has met the standards of certification as they relate to water Distribution operation.

1.5. Certification Director - The person appointed by the Governing Board of the Section to represent the certification programs.

1.6. Certification Grade (Associate) - The level of certification as Grade I, II, III, or IV, as defined herein, corresponding to an individual's degree of knowledge as it relates to the operation/supervision of a public water Distribution system.

1.7. Certification Grade (Operator) - The level of certification as Grade I, II, III, or IV, as defined herein, corresponding to an individual's degree of knowledge, experience, and responsibility in the operation/supervision of a public water Distribution system.

1.8. Committee - The CA-NV Section AWWA Water Distribution/Treatment Certification Committee as appointed and administered by the Section via the Certification Board and charged with implementing the program(s) described herein.

1.9. Contact Hour - A minimum 50 minutes of actual time an attendee participates in continuing education offered by an approved provider on a public water supply related topic.

1.10. Continuing Education (including contact hours) - Presentations given by an accepted provider that transmits information related to the operation and/or maintenance of a drinking water treatment plant and/or distribution system.

1.11. Course of Instruction ? A course of instruction acceptable to the Administrator provided by a formally accredited and/or standardized institution (e.g. institutions accredited/standardized by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges [WASC]) or the International Association for Continuing Education and Training [IACET]). The course may include, but is not limited to, instruction on the operation, maintenance, and/or management of public water supply systems including water treatment, water distribution, and/or water quality. Courses must be at least 3.6 CEUs (36 contact hours) over a minimum of 3 weeks.

1.12. Manager/Assistant Manager/Superintendent- The employee of water agency with the ultimate administrative and operational responsibility for its water Distribution system, and the immediate subordinate in charge in his/her absence. Manager shall not ordinarily apply to an official exercising only general administrative supervision, such as a City Engineer or Public Works Director.

1.13. Operator - An individual that meets the minimum qualifications as defined in Section 2 and Section 3 of these rules.

1.14. Section - The California-Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA).

1.15. Supervisor - The employee of a public water purveyor who has the responsibility of supervising operators.

1.16. Waiver - A release from certain requirements granted by the Certification Director as allowed for under specific sections of these Rules.

1.17. Water Distribution System - Facilities for collecting, conveying, storing, pumping, controlling, disinfecting, and distributing drinking water.

1.18. Water Treatment System - Structures, equipment, and processes that treat or condition a water supply, affecting the physical, chemical, or bacteriological quality of water distributed or otherwise offered to the public for domestic use by a public water system. Facilities consisting of only disinfection for which no Giardia or virus reduction is required and which are under the control of a certified distribution operator do not qualify as water treatment.

2. GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

2.1. Operators and Associates Certified under this program must:

(a) Be able to comprehend the English language to the extent that effective communications can be held with co-workers and supervisors

(b) Have attained his/her 18th birthday

3. OPERATOR QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum)

3.1. Grade I Water Distribution Operator - Job Description (typical) ? An employee of a water purveyor who directly operates or is training to operate a drinking water treatment system

(a) Experience ? Six (6) months operating a water Distribution system

(b) Education ? High school diploma or GED equivalent

(c) Course of Instruction ? Satisfactory completion of one (1) Course of Instruction as defined in Section 1.11 of these rules

(d) Successful completion of the Grade I Water Distribution examination

3.2. Grade II Water Distribution Operator - Job Description (typical) ? An employee of a water purveyor who directly operates and/or supervises the operation of a drinking water treatment system. Typically operates as a journeyman operator or first-line supervisor (e.g. lead-man, foreman, etc.)

(a) Experience ? Two (2) years operating a water Distribution system, one (1) year of which as a Certified Grade I Operator for a Distribution I facility or higher

(b) Education ? High school diploma or GED equivalent

(c) Course of Instruction ? Satisfactory completion of two (2) Courses of Instruction as defined in Section 1.11 of these rules

(d) Successful completion of the Grade II Water Distribution examination

3.3. Grade III Water Distribution Operator - Job Description (typical) ? An employee of a water purveyor who directly operates and/or supervises the operation of a drinking water treatment system. Typically operates as the system supervisor (e.g. field supervisor, superintendent, chief operator, assistant manager)

(a) Experience ? Four years experience in operation/supervision of a water Distribution system, one (1) year of which as a Certified Grade II Operator for a Distribution II facility or higher

(b) Education ? High school diploma or GED equivalent

(c) Course of Instruction ? Satisfactory completion of three (3) Courses of Instruction as defined in Section 1.11 of these rules

(d) Successful completion of the Grade III Water Distribution examination

3.4. Grade IV Water Distribution Operator - Job Description (typical) ? An employee of a water purveyor who supervises and/or manages the operation of a drinking water Distribution system. Typically operates as the system manager (e.g. superintendent, chief operator, assistant manager, manager)

(a) Experience- Five (5) years experience in supervision/operation of a water Distribution system, two (2) years of which as a Certified Grade III Operator for a Distribution III facility or higher

(b) Education ? High school diploma or GED equivalent

(c) Course of Instruction ? Satisfactory completion of four (4) Courses of Instruction as defined in Section 1.11 of these rules

(d) Successful completion of the Grade IV Water Distribution examination

4. ASSOCIATE QUALIFICATIONS (Minimum)

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