State Water Board Seeks Volunteers for Wastewater Operators Advisory Committee

Announcements, CWEA Certifications

Join CWEA members Kody Tompkins and Louis Sun on the State Water Board’s Wastewater Operator Advisory Committee.

Details from the State Water Board…

The Wastewater Operator Certification Program (WWOCP) Advisory Committee has openings for the following positions:

1. Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Representative – Persons from statewide organizations representing municipalities, including counties or private utility wastewater treatment plants (two vacant positions);
2. Local Sanitation Agency Representative – An individual from a statewide organization representing local sanitation agencies, other than statewide organizations representing municipalities, counties, or private utility wastewater treatment plants (one vacant position);
3. Organized Labor Union Representative – A member of an organized labor union that represents wastewater treatment plant operators (one vacant position).

The term of each position is four years. The WWOCP Advisory Committee generally meets twice a year (Spring/Fall).  The WWOCP Advisory Committee shall review all proposed regulations and make recommendations to the State Water Board before the adoption of a regulation or an amendment to a regulation.

If you are interested in becoming a committee member or nominating a qualified individual, please submit the following items by 4:00 P.M., Friday, September 31, 2022:

• Name of nominee, address, phone number, valid email address
• Position the nomination is for
• Name of Employer
• Resume
• Statement of Qualifications (SOQ’s)
• Any letters of recommendation/support

Submit nominations to:

State Water Resources Control Board
Wastewater Operator Certification Program
P.O. Box 944212
Sacramento, CA 94244-2120

Please forward this to any interested parties.

Please ensure that you provide all requested documentation. Incomplete nomination packages will not be reviewed. If you have any questions regarding the available positions, please email Neal Funston at [email protected].