Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 333 - OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY, PUBLIC HEALTH DIVISION
Division 61 - DRINKING WATER
Section 333-061-0245 - Applications for Certification Levels 1-4

(1) An applicant for certification must submit documentation with any application demonstrating that their qualifying experience and education meets the minimum requirements specified in OAR 333-061-0235.

(2) To obtain initial certification or certification at a higher level by examination, individuals must:

(3) To obtain certification by reciprocity, individuals must:

(4) All applications for exams must be accompanied by the appropriate fee(s) and documentation, and must be submitted to the Authority 60 days prior to the desired examination date.

(5) Operating experience earned at a water treatment plant or distribution system is considered qualifying experience for examinations up to one classification level higher than that of the water system where the applicant gained their experience.

(6) The Authority may waive the education or experience requirements for Level 1 certification if the applicant meets the education requirements and possesses at least three months of operating experience, three months of water-related experience or 30 hours of relevant water system training (three CEUs or three college credits). Upon passing an examination, the Authority will recognize the applicant as an operator in training (OIT) for a period not to exceed 36 calendar months, unless a longer period is approved by the Authority in writing.