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Wastewater Treatment Operator, Certified
License Description

Occupational Description


A Certified Wastewater Treatment Operator is an individual who is responsible for process controldecisions at a municipal or industrial wastewater treatment facility.

Licensure Requirements


Applicants must:1. Have one to four years of combined education and experience, depending upon level ofcertification.2. Pass a written examination for initial certification, which lasts for two years.

Fees


Application for Certification & Examination- $150.00Application for Retest- $125.00Application for Certification by Reciprocity- $150.00Application for One-Year Temporary Certification- $125.00

Renewal


Renewal is required biennially.Completion of at least 2 CEU's (20 contact hours) of approvedcontinuing education during each 2-year certificationcycle is required to qualify for renewal.
Licensing Agency
Nebraska Dept. of Environment & Energy
P.O. Box 98922, 245 Fallbrook Ave
Lincoln, NE 68509
(402) 224 2186
ndeq.moreinfo@nebraska.gov
Active Status Active
Active Military/Veterans A temporary license is available to military and spouses until formal license approval
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education No educational requirements
Exam State exam required
License Type Stand-alone license
License Updated 08/09/2023
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