2087 2003 examination announcement

STATE BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION OF SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS

2003 Examination Announcement

[32 Pa.B. 5722]

Examination Dates:

* February 22, 2003	All applications must be received by the State Board for Certification of Sewage Enforcement Officers (Board), complete and correct by close of business January 24, 2003.
* April 26, 2003	All applications must be received by the Board, complete and correct by close of business March 28, 2003.
*  May 2, 2003 Exton, PA	All applications must be received by the Board, complete and correct by close of business April 3, 2003.
*  August 2, 2003	All applications must be received by the Board, complete and correct by close of business July 1, 2003.
*  August 22, 2003 State College, PA	All applications must be received by the Board, complete and correct by close of business July 24, 2003.
*  November 1, 2003	All applications must be received by the Board, complete and correct by close of business October 9, 2003.

*  These certification examinations will be administered the Friday following completion of the Precertification Academy at the city listed after the date.

*  These certification examinations will be administered in the area of the following cities: Altoona, Harrisburg, Meadville, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Wilkes-Barre and Williamsport.

   To qualify to sit for the certification exam, all Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO) candidates must complete the SEO precertification academy, which consists of 6 days of training spread over 2 weeks.

   For information on SEO training, contact the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors, 4855 Woodland Dr., Enola, PA 17025, [phone].

   The SEO written examination contains 80 multiple-choice questions covering planning requirements, administration and enforcement of the permit program and technical criteria for soils and disposal systems with a 3.5-hour time limit. The passing grade is 50% correct responses in each subject area and an overall minimum of 70 correct answers on the entire examination. This is an open book exam; however, individuals are not permitted to bring their own materials. Necessary reference materials will be provided at the test site.

   Exam applications may be obtained by contacting the Department of Environmental Protection, Certification and Licensing Section, Rachel Carson State Office Building, 400 Market St., P. O. Box 8454, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8454, [phone].

   Approximately 3 weeks prior to an examination, applicants will receive an admittance letter from the Board.

   Persons with a disability who require accommodation to take the SEO examination should contact the Board at [phone] or through the Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at [phone] (TDD) to discuss how the Board may accommodate their needs.

BONNIE SHENK,   
Secretary

[Pa.B. Doc. No. 02-2087. Filed for public inspection November 15, 2002, 9:00 a.m.]