Imagine a job market in which a water or wastewater operator can earn just one credential that’s recognized in any state or Canadian province where he or she would like to work.That won’t happen overnight, but it’s a long-term vision the Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) has for its new Professional Operator (PO) voluntary designation.ABC’s Certification Commission for Environmental Professionals (C2EP) is introducing the new PO designation for wastewater treatment and collection system and water treatment and distribution system operators. It will be available next month and has already drawn inquiries from hundreds of operators.ABC says the offering is
The ABCs of National Operator Certification
ABC will soon debut its new certification — the Professional Operator designation. Will this uniform credential resolve the longstanding issue of reciprocity for water and wastewater operators?
Jul 14, 2014
| by Ted J. Rulseh |
