California Occupational License
License Title:
Distribution System Operator
Distribution System Operator
State Water Resources Control Board
Division of Financial Assistance
Drinking Operator Certification Program
Licensing Agency Contact Information:
| Address: | P.O. Box 944212 Sacramento, CA 94244 - 2120 |
| Phone Number: | (916) 449-5611
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| Fax Number: | (916) 449-5654
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| E-mail Address: | www.dwopcertprogram@waterboards.ca.gov |
| Internet Address: | http://www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/operator_certification/operator_certification.shtml |
License Requirements, Fees, and Examination Information:
Persons making decisions regarding the quantity or quality of the water in a potable water distribution system must be certified.
Water distribution operators employed by community or nontransient-noncommunity water systems.
Fees: The fee varies with the level of certification.
Grade; Exam; Certification; Renewal
D1/T1: $50; $70; $70
D2/T2: $65; $80; $80
D3/T3: $100; $120; $120
D4/T4: $130; $140; $140
D5/T5: $155; $140; $140
Examination Frequency: Exams are given twice yearly for distribution (March and September).
Exam Locations: Fresno, Los Angeles, Redding, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, Vallejo.
Experience Requirement: Varies with certification level. Contact the Operator Certification unit or review the Operator Certification Regulations for specific information. Applicant must meet exam requirements, pass exam, and then meet certification requirements.
Average Time to Process Application: Three months.
Renewal Period: Three years.
Special License Requirements: N/A
Comments: New Operator Certification Regulations were adopted on January 1, 2001.
Authority: Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 1, Chapter 4, Article 3, Sections 106875-106910.
Occupations To Which This License Applies:Water distribution operators employed by community or nontransient-noncommunity water systems.
Fees: The fee varies with the level of certification.
Grade; Exam; Certification; Renewal
D1/T1: $50; $70; $70
D2/T2: $65; $80; $80
D3/T3: $100; $120; $120
D4/T4: $130; $140; $140
D5/T5: $155; $140; $140
Examination Frequency: Exams are given twice yearly for distribution (March and September).
Exam Locations: Fresno, Los Angeles, Redding, Sacramento, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Jose, Santa Barbara, Vallejo.
Experience Requirement: Varies with certification level. Contact the Operator Certification unit or review the Operator Certification Regulations for specific information. Applicant must meet exam requirements, pass exam, and then meet certification requirements.
Average Time to Process Application: Three months.
Renewal Period: Three years.
Special License Requirements: N/A
Comments: New Operator Certification Regulations were adopted on January 1, 2001.
Authority: Health and Safety Code, Division 104, Part 1, Chapter 4, Article 3, Sections 106875-106910.
| Occupation Title | SOC Code |
| Water and Liquid Waste Treatment Plant and System Operators | 518031 |