Wastewater Certification for Active U.S. Military & Veterans
Are you active military or a veteran seeking certification as a wastewater operator in North Carolina?
DEQ is ready to assist active-duty military personnel and veterans who possess the appropriate training and hands-on operational experience in the treatment and collection of wastewater. You may be eligible for certification as a wastewater operator in North Carolina.
Wastewater System Types:
- Collection systems (conveyance of wastewater to treatment site)
- Biological wastewater treatment
- Physical/Chemical treatment of wastewater
- Surface irrigation of wastewater
- Subsurface treatment of wastewater
- Land application of wastewater
If you meet the training and experience criteria you may be able to sit for a NC wastewater certification exam at a level determined appropriate by the Commission (WPCSOCC).
The One*NET website may help you match military and civilian experience/levels: Select the branch of service and search for a keyword, such as wastewater, to view the Military Occupational Classification (MOC). https://www.onetonline.org/crosswalk/MOC/.
Military / Veteran Wastewater Operator Application
Exam Dates / Deadlines / Locations
Questions? Please contact Jeffrey Talbott 919-707-9108.