Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-81.9

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 6, September 18, 2024

Rule 567-81.9 - Examinations

(1)Examination application. All persons wishing to take the examination required to become a certified operator of a wastewater or water treatment plant or a water distribution system shall complete the Operator Certification Examination Application, Form CFN-542-3118/CPG-63997. A listing of dates and locations of examinations is available from the department upon request. The application form requires the applicant to indicate educational background, training and past experience in water or wastewater operation. The completed application and examination fee shall be sent to Iowa Department of Natural Resources, Water Supply Section, 502 East Ninth Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0034. The completed application and examination fee must be received by the department at least 30 days prior to the date of examination.

(2)Application evaluation. The director shall designate department personnel to evaluate all applications for examination, certification, and renewal of certification and upgrading of certification. After evaluation of the application, the department will issue the applicant either a letter of examination eligibility or a letter of examination noneligibility that includes a description of the education or experience requirements that have not been met. The director will review applications when it is indicated that the applicant has falsified information or when questions arise concerning an applicant's qualifications of eligibility for examination or certification.

(3)Application expiration. A properly completed application for examination shall be valid for one year from the date the application is approved by the department. An applicant may request only one class and grade of examination with each application. A new application shall be required with each different class or grade of examination desired by the applicant.

(4)Refund of examination fee. An applicant who does not qualify for examination at the time of application will have the examination fee refunded if the applicant cannot qualify for examination within one year. If the applicant will qualify for a scheduled examination within one year, the applicant will be notified when the examination may be taken and the fee will not be refunded.

(5)Reexamination. Upon failure of the first examination, the applicant may apply for reexamination. Upon failure of the second examination, the applicant shall be required to wait a period of at least 30 days between each subsequent examination.

(6)Reexamination fee. Upon each reexamination when a valid application is on file, the applicant shall submit the examination fee to the department at least ten days prior to the date of examination.

(7)Application invalidation. Failure to successfully complete the examination within one year from the date of approval of the application shall invalidate the application.

(8)Retention of completed examinations. Rescinded IAB 1/7/04, effective 2/11/04.

(9)Oral examination. Rescinded IAB 4/11/18, effective 5/16/18.

(10)Reasonable accommodation. Upon request for certification by an applicant, the director will consider on an individual basis reasonable accommodation to allow administration of the examination without discrimination on the basis of disability. The applicant shall request the accommodation 30 days prior to the date of the examination. The applicant must provide documentation of eligibility for the accommodation. Documentation shall be submitted with the completed examination application.

Iowa Admin. Code r. 567-81.9

Amended by IAB March 18, 2015/Volume XXXVII, Number 19, effective 4/22/2015

Amended by IAB April 11, 2018/Volume XL, Number 21, effective 5/16/2018