Operator Certification and Training

Invitation For Board Nominations

The Navajo Nation Environmental Protection, Operator Certification Program is seeking five certified water/wastewater operators to serve on the Navajo Utility Operator Certification Advisory Board.

• One employee of BIA/BIE

• One W/WW certified operator of the Navajo Nation

• One W/WW certified operator of small system on the Navajo Nation

• Two alternate certified operators from any water/wastewater entity on the Navajo Nation

Pursuant to the Navajo Nation Primary Drinking Water Regulation §1415 and the Navajo Nation Domestic Regulation §514, Board members are called upon to advise the Director in administering and implementing operator certification requirements by providing a forum for the discussion of technical and administrative issues, and by providing training assistance or information on such assistance. In addition, board members may review proposed new or updated rules and guidance, make recommendations for board member replacement or other functions in regards to operator certification. Board members are vital to continue the Navajo Utility Operator Certification Advisory Board and for examinations to be conducted by Water Professionals International.

Any interested candidate is required to submit a letter of interest with copy of operator certification to valerie.tannie@navajo-nsn.gov.

Operator Certification

All PWS operators are required to become state certified to the operator level established by the Navajo PWSSP, as indicated in the NNPDWR. The PWSSP will recognize state certificates until the Navajo Nation has fully developed and implemented its own operator certification program.

Certifications are valid for the same period as with the certifying state.

Operators are required to submit a copy of their certification along with an application form and fee to register with the PWSSP.

Operator certifications received from New Mexico, Arizona, and Utah are acceptable with submittal of the Reciprocity Application for water or wastewater certification.