Wastewater Operator Certification Program (WWOCP) Advisory Committee Opportunities

Announcements

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

  • Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Representative – An operator who is employed at a wastewater treatment plant and who is a member of a statewide organization representing wastewater treatment plant operators (one position);
  • 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 position);
  • Water Recycling Treatment Plant Operator Representative – An operator who is employed at a water recycling treatment plant (one position);
  • Wastewater Educational Institution Representative – An individual from a university or a state university school or division of engineering (one position);
  • Organized Labor Union Representative – A member of an organized labor union that represents wastewater treatment plant operators (one 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., Tuesday, February 16, 2021:

  • 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

If you previously submitted a nomination in 2020, you are encouraged to resubmit that nomination. 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].