Experience Verification
Experience is 'on-site' or 'hands-on' operational experience in the
treatment plant as defined in Chapter 62-602.250, F.A.C. All experience
must be verified by signature of a Florida licensed operator or
supervisor with an operator license in the appropriate field of
treatment. Water Distribution operators experience verifications can be
signed by a Florida licensed Distribution Operator or Florida licensed
Drinking Water Operator C level and above.
You must verify experience on your licensure application by the plant
type, in which you have worked or are presently working, indicating time
spent in on-site plant operation, with following stipulations:
- Wastewater treatment plants must have a system for solids
control.
- Water plant experience must be gained in drinking water
plants, not swimming pools.
- Operators under contract for the operation of several plants
must identify level, class and name of each plant with permit
number operated and the name of the contracting company (if
applicable). Provide a separate list of plants if necessary.
Your supervisor /licensed operator, with whom you contract, must sign
the past or present employment section of the application verifying
experience.
If not, then a peer reference letter on company letterhead,
signed by Florida licensed operator with license number underneath
signature must detail:
- employment dates starting to current (Do not list end date
as current)
- position title
- hours worked per week
- description of duties
- description of treatment type
This letter may then be substituted for a signature on the
application itself. In this case, please complete the respective
employment section with the information and attach the letter to the
verification form.
Out of State NON-Florida License
Please note the state of Florida does not offer Reciprocity with any
other state. However; we will accept your out of state license and will
allow you to take a Florida examination at the equivalent level of
licensure you hold.
All applicants applying with an out of state license must submit the
following for evaluation prior to applying for examination in order for
DEP to pre-approve the type and level requested. This will ensure a
smooth application process and ensure taking the correct level of
coursework required.
- Copy of your Active out-of-state license. License must be
current as of time you make application.
- Submit documentation of the licensing requirements or laws
and rules from your state showing the level of license and type.
The state of Florida licensing levels are A B C & D. Other
states have different types and levels of licensure. Upon review
the Department will verify equivalence to a Florida license.
Verification of your experience must be verified on company
letterhead with the following:
- Dates of employment, start date to date verified. Do not
list end date as (CURRENT).
- Hours worked per week
- Overtime hours if applicable
- A brief description of duties performed
- Signed by a LICENSED operator from the state experience was
obtained
Experience is 'on-site' or 'hands-on' operational experience in the
treatment plant as defined in Chapter 62-602.250, F.A.C. All experience
is to be verified by signature of a Florida licensed operator or
supervisor with an operator license in the appropriate field of
treatment. Water Distribution operators experience verifications can be
signed by a Florida licensed Distribution Operator or Florida licensed
Drinking Water Operator C level and above.
- Wastewater treatment plants must have a system for solids
control.
- Water plant experience must be gained in drinking water
plants, not swimming pools.
- Operators under contract for the operation of several plants
must identify level, class and name of each plant operated and
the name of the contracting company (if applicable).
You will receive notification from Certification and Restoration as to the
approval of your level and experience or any additional information
needed. Upon approval you will need to submit the following:
- DEP Examination application
- You will be required to meet approved Florida course work at
the level of examination being taken. Approved courses can be
found in the Certification and Restoration Handbook under approved
courses. Note: (course must be no more than 5 years old.
- High School Diploma or GED. Transcripts showing date of
graduation are acceptable.
Submit your package to:
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Certification and Restoration Program
Attn: Ronald McCulley, Program Administrator
2600 Blairstone Rd. MS 3506
Tallahassee FL 32399-2400
Need further assistance or information regarding the program?
Please feel free to call us at 850/245-7500
FAX us at 850/245-8410,
or write to us at: Certification and Restoration Program
Division of Water Resource Management
2600 Blair Stone Road, MS 3506
Tallahassee, FL 32399-2400
2012 State of Florida