In a meeting on Monday, March 8th, DPOR shared some Licensing and Exam Updates. Here are a few of the highlights:
- Effective, January 1st, Virginia began using the updated (2019) exam for all Water Operator Licenses.
- The time allowed to complete the exam for (Class 1-4) is 4 hours as of September 2019
- Waterworks CPE Audits will begin mid-June - Make sure your documentation is in order.
- DPOR Waivers Currently in Effect to 30 days beyond the end of the emergency declaration
- Waiver to extend exam eligibility deadlines
- Waiver to extend licenses, certification, and other authorizations
- Exam sites are open and operating at 50% capacity with increased sanitation measures and health screening protocols.
- NEW, DEDICATED phone number for waterworks and wastewater works operator questions: 833-256-1420