WAC 246-292-070   Application and examination.  (1) Applicants for any classification of water works operator shall:

     (a) Submit a completed application, application fee and examination charge to cover the cost of a validated exam;

     (b) Meet the minimum education and operating experience criteria for the level of certification for which they are applying in accordance with WAC 246-292-060; and

     (c) Pass a validated examination.

     (2) The department shall:

     (a) Ensure a validated examination is conducted at least three times annually at convenient places and times as set by the department;

     (b) Provide notice of places and times of regularly scheduled examinations; and

     (c) Issue applicable certificates to applicants meeting all the conditions for certification.

     (3) Applicants who fail or do not appear for their scheduled examination may reapply for a regularly scheduled examination by submitting a new application, application fee and examination charge.



[Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119 RCW and Safe Drinking Water Act, Public Law 104-182; 64 F.R. 5916 - 5921. 01-02-070, § 246-292-070, filed 12/29/00, effective 1/29/01. Statutory Authority: Chapter 70.119 RCW. 94-04-004, § 246-292-070, filed 1/20/94, effective 2/20/94. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.040. 91-02-049 (Order 121), recodified as § 246-292-070, filed 12/27/90, effective 1/31/91. Statutory Authority: RCW 70.119.050. 78-10-053 (Order 1343), § 248-55-080, filed 9/22/78.]