The four years of experience in the design of on-site
wastewater treatment systems of a character satisfactory to the board should
include site and soil assessment, hydraulics, topographic delineations, use of
specialized treatment processes and devices, microbiology, and construction
practices. The following criteria will be used in evaluating an applicant's
experience record:
(1) Acceptable work
experience shall be broad based and progressive in the design of on-site
wastewater treatment systems. Work experience will be considered by the board
based upon the verifications provided by the applicant, the level of
independent judgments and decisions, and the demonstration of the ability to
work within the regulatory structure. This experience must include, but shall
not be limited to the following:
(a) Applying
state and local health regulations;
(b) Exercising sound judgment when making
independent decisions regarding the sciences and technologies of on-site
wastewater treatment systems;
(c)
Field identification and evaluation of soil types and site
conditions;
(d) Conducting
research; and
(e) Interacting with
clients and the public in conformance with chapter 18.210 RCW.
(2) Of the four years of work
experience required, education relevant to on-site wastewater treatment may be
considered satisfactory experience up to a maximum of two years; the board will
determine if the education credentials are satisfactory to award years of
experience based on the following:
(a)
Graduation from a baccalaureate or associate degree program which contains
course work in the sciences and technologies of engineering and/or on-site
wastewater treatment systems, as provided in
RCW
18.210.100 may be awarded up to a maximum of
two years of experience. Course work relevant to on-site wastewater systems
includes soil science, geology, biology, mapping, site development and
construction management.
(b)
Completed college level course work without a degree will be evaluated by the
board in deciding the equivalent years of experience.
(c) Documented seminars, industry training
programs, and other educational or training programs specifically related to
the science and technologies of on-site wastewater treatment systems will be
evaluated by the board in deciding the equivalent years of experience.
Official transcripts and/or other official educational
documents must be sent to the board's office for review and approval to count
towards experience.
(3) On-site wastewater related teaching may
be considered satisfactory experience up to a maximum of one year at the
discretion of the board.
(4)
Working for a local health jurisdiction as a certificate of competency holder
may count towards a portion of the required experience, at the discretion of
the board.
(5) All work experience
gained must be performed under the direct supervision of a licensed designer or
professional engineer as per chapter 18.210 RCW or as approved by the
board.
