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Looking for a career in Water? Buy our thirty page information packet including a step by step process for getting finding and getting a water job. ● Typical jobs ● Type of work environment ● Pay ● Advancement ● Getting Hired ● Details of getting your state license ● Resources Getting a Job in the Municipal Water Industry

This is a great field with work/jobs in every community in the world. Job security is better than average, but job growth is slower than average. The level of challenge can range from basic manual labor, to projects which require advanced degrees in multiple disciplines.

Typical entry level jobs: Manual Labor: Digging up pipes, repairing pipes, repairing the street, reading meters, ​ inspecting the system, servicing pumps and wells and marking pavement prior to excavation are outside year round duties. Clerical: Billing, customer service, reporting and record keeping jobs using computers. ​ Support: Laboratory and water quality sample collection and analysis, backflow preventer ​ testing, pump and equipment service, electrical repair, painting, meter testing, watershed inspection, groundwater monitoring and reservoir operation jobs usually involve both inside and outside work.

Type of work environment: Due to the “public sector” nature of these jobs, expect a very “by the book” environment which has well defined job descriptions, zero tolerance for harassment, substance abuse and a high

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value placed on reliability and following procedure. Due to work schedule and the need for emergency response, you may be expected to live within one hour or less commute time. Overtime can be optional or mandatory depending on the policy. Usually weekend and night standby duty is rotated among the staff.

Pay Salary: This industry has a range of pay from $25,000 per year for a rural part­time operator ​ (D1 license) to $250,000 per year for a large urban water system general manager (D5 license). Almost all the field positions will require and pay overtime which can affect your salary significantly. Benefits: Benefits are typically very good but I expect that some of the very generous ​ retirement packages will be reduced in the future. Examples of entry level pay scale: Northern California city of 90,000 people: $45,000 meter reader $35,000 utility worker $47,000 Distribution 1 (D1) operator Overtime: Overtime pay will be at 1.5 the hourly rate and typically has a minimum hours ​ ​ ​ assigned per call out. Example of an entry level job: Here is an example of a job in Northern California in 2014 with ​ the City of Antioch, CA.: Water Distribution Operator I/II, Monthly Salary: $3,880 ­ $5,174 Salary is based on a 40 hour workweek Retirement: CalPERS 2.7% at 55 formula for classic members; 2.0% at 62 formula for new members.

Advancement Many utilities work hard to promote from within and may even pay for additional schooling. Smaller utilities may only have advancement from senior staff retirements, medium and large agencies will have multiple positions and are very active in recruiting both from within and nationwide.

Getting Hired: There are several routes to getting hired: ● Work in a related industry, for example a subcontractor for a water company.

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● Work for a municipality in another division and transfer. ● Respond to an open position listing.

The open position listings are listed on individual Water Utility Web sites for example:

● East Bay Municipal Utility District in Northern California http://www.ebmud.com/about­ebmud/jobs ● City of Saint Louis Missouri http://stlouis­mo.gov/government/departments/personnel/city­jobs.cfm?CFID=10076520 &CFTOKEN=14578248 ● City of Boston Massachusetts http://www.bwsc.org/ABOUT_BWSC/employment/employment.asp

These jobs can be VERY competitive, you need only look at the pay and you will see why. But remember, this is a very specialized industry and while many folks will apply, it is very easy to distinguish yourself and really stand out as a candidate, even if you have not worked in the field before. 1. Federal Law requires all states to require operator certification. Recently a large municipality advertised for an entry level utility worker and received 3,000 applications, but three hundred of those already had a state certification in hand, no surprise, those 300 made the short­list for interviews, the remaining 2,700 were rejected. Get started on obtaining your state certification. 2. Join the trade associations, read the journals and learn to “talk the talk”. 3. Become familiar with the state regulations. 4. Identify and acquire ancillary skills, like welding, Class A or B driver's license, word processing, data entry, laboratory work, crane operator, heavy equipment etc. 5. Read an additional reference book. 6. Expand your skill set: The more you know about water the better a candidate you make, so go ahead and also get a backflow tester license, get a treatment operator license, a water conservation or a laboratory technician certification. 7. Have your references in hand. 8. See if Union training is available. 9. Seek temporary or seasonal employment as this is often a vector for new hires.

Details of getting your state license: Each state has a process for becoming a state licensed water operator. A few examples are listed here (google: your state drinking water certified operator): ● Arizona Water Quality Division, Operator certification ​

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http://www.azdeq.gov/environ/water/dw/opcert.html ● California Department of Public Health water operator certification branch: ​ http://www.cdph.ca.gov/certlic/occupations/Pages/DWopcert.aspx ● Oregon bureau of License ​ http://licenseinfo.oregon.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=license_seng&link_item_id=14221

Buy and read both the state rules and the recommended text books. http://www.h2osolutions.com/trainingtextbooks/wateroperatortextbooks.html

Sign up with your state to take the certification exam. Go back to your state's application process and register for the exam. There is significant variation from state to state, for example California offers the exam twice per year in set locations, whereas Missouri offers the exam nine times a year in varying locations. Most states require you to register well in advance of the actual test date.

Set yourself a schedule to start studying at least eight weeks prior to the exam. A short amount of study every day is MUCH more effective than cramming the last few days.

Courses: There are several types of courses you can take. Taking ANY course is better than no course at all. Taking an in person course is MUCH better than a correspondence course. Colleges, associations and companies offer courses. Every state has a list of study materials, the most common reason for failing the exam is not reading the correct reference text book.

Practice the math that you may be asked on the exam. California will require you to solve some basic addition, subtraction, division and multiplication questions typical of water job duties, like calculating the volume of water in a pipe or the amount of backfill required. If your math skills concern you, purchase a basic math workbook with the solutions shown. http://www.h2osolutions.com/trainingtextbooks/wateroperatortextbooks.html

Our first pick for a correspondence course is the CSUS office of water programs: ​ Water Distribution System Operation & Maintenance Course package (enrollment/manual) $99 and Water Treatment Plant Operation Vol I, Course package (enrollment and manual) $99 http://www.owp.csus.edu/courses/drinking­water.php

The state of California has a list of course providers which is a good place to start looking. Your first two choices should be AWWA and CSUS.

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The following list represents courses the California Drinking Water Program has reviewed and accepted as specialized training courses for our exams. Some courses may no longer be available. There may be other courses that are acceptable, but have not yet been evaluated by this office. ● An "XML " in the Drinking Water Treatment (DWT) column means the course can be used as a Drinking Water Treatment course. ● An "X" in the Water Supply Principle (WSP) column means the course can be used as a Water Supply Principles course. ● An "X" in the Supplemental column means the course can be used only as a supplemental specialized training course required for Grade 3­5 exams.

SPECIALIZED TRAINING COURSE (updated ­ March 2012) ​ ​

Class Title Drinking Water Supplemental Water Supply Course Treatment Principle (DWT) (WSP)

CORRESPONDENCE COURSES

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY DWT WSP Supplemental (SACRAMENTO)

Office of Water Programs, 600 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819­6025 (916) 278­6142 Fax (916) 278­5959 Website: http://owp.csus.edu

Advanced Waste Treatment X

Distribution System O&M X X

O&M of WW Collection Systems, Vol. 1 X

O&M of WW Collection Systems, Vol. 2 X

Small WW System O&M, Vol. 1 X

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Small Water System O&M X X

Water Treatment Plant Op., Vol. 1 X X X

Water Treatment Plant Op., Vol. 2 X X X

Wastewater Treatment Plant Op., Vol. 1 X

Wastewater Treatment Plant Op., Vol. 1 X

Industrial Waste Treatment, Vol. 1 X

Industrial Waste Treatment, Vol. 2 X

Pretreatment Facility Inspection X

Treatment of Metal Wastestream X

Utility Management *( acceptable for X* supplemental if 4.5 CEU's awarded)

Manage For Success X

IACET Providers

CA­NV­AWWA WATER COLLEGE DWT WSP Supplemental

CA­NV­AWWA, 10574 Acacia Street, Suite D6, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 481­7200 Fax: (909) 481­4688 Website: http://www.ca­nv­awwa.org

Beginning Water Distribution X X

Intermediate Water Distribution X X

Advanced Water Distribution X X

Beginning Water Treatment X X X

Intermediate Water Treatment X X X

Advanced Water Treatment X X X

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Introduction to Water Conservation X

Backflow Tester Course X

Cross­Connection Specialist Course X

OCT ACADEMY DWT WSP Supplemental

5840 Price Avenue McClellan, California (916) 649­8166, (866) 266­0028 Website: http://www.octinc.com

Fundamentals of Drinking Water Treatment, X X X Basic Level

Fundamentals of Drinking Water Treatment, X X X Intermediate Level

Fundamentals of Drinking Water Treatment, X X X Advanced Level

Water Distribution Systems, Basic Level X X

Water Distribution Systems, Intermediate X X

Water Distribution Systems, Advanced X X

Water Distribution Operations Management X

CRWA ACADEMY OF WATER EDUCATION DWT WSP Supplemental

4125 Northgate Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95838, Phone (800)­833­0322, www.calruralwater.org

Water Distribution O & M X X

Water Treatment O & M X X X

GOLDEN STATE WATER COMPANY DWT WSP Supplemental

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(WQ 100) Introduction to Water Treatment X X X Principles

(WQ 200) Intermediate Water Treatment X X X Principles

(WQ 300) Advanced Water Treatment X X X

(WD 100) Introduction to Water Distribution X X Principles

(WD 200) Intermediate Water Distribution X X Principles

(WD300) Advanced Water Distribution X X Principles

Basic Water Distribution, (So. Cal. Water X X Company)

Intermediate Water Distribution (So. Cal Water X X Company)

Cross­Connection and Backflow, (So. Cal Water X Company)

COLLEGE COURSES

ANTELOPE VALLEY COLLEGE DWT WSP Supplemental (LANCASTER)

Antelope Valley College, 3041 West Avenue K, Lancaster 93536­5426 661­722­6300 Fax:661­943­5573 Website: http://www.avc.edu

Tech 110 Water Supply & Treatment X X X

Tech 111 Water System Operation X

Tech 113 Wastewater Treatment & Disposal I X

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Tech 114 Wastewater Treatment & Disposal II X

Tech 115 Wastewater Treatment & Disposal III X

WDTO 901 Applied Water Treatment and X Distribution Math I & II

WDTO 915 Water Distribution I X X

WDTO 916 Water Distribution II X X

WDTO 920 Water Treatment I X X X

BAKERSFIELD COLLEGE (BAKERSFIELD) DWT WSP Supplemental

Bakersfield College, 1801 Panorama Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93305­1299 (661) 395­4011 Fax: (661) 395­4241 Website: http://www.bc.cc.ca.us

WTRT B51: Basic Water Treatment X X X

WTRT B52: Basic Water Distribution X X

WTRT B53: Water and Wastewater Analysis X

WTRT B61: Advanced Water Treatment X X X

WTRT B62: Advanced Water Distribution X X

CITRUS COLLEGE (GLENDORA) DWT WSP Supplemental

Citrus College, 1000 W. Foothill Blvd., Glendora, CA 91741­1899 (626) 963­0323 Fax: (626) 914­8823 Website: http://www.citruscollege.edu

Water 150: Intro to Water Systems X X X

Water 153: Water Resources & Dist. II X X

Water 156: Water Treatment I X X X

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Water 157: Water Treatment II X X X

Water 151: Water Supply Hydralics X

Water 152: Cross­Connection Control X

COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS (SANTA DWT WSP Supplemental CLARITA)

College of the Canyons, 26455 Rockwell Canyon Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355­1899 (661) 259­7800 , (661) 362­5096 Fax: (661) 259­8302 Website: http://www.canyons.edu

100: Waterworks Mathematics X

101: Water Treatment Processes I X X X

102: Water Treatment Processes II X X X

105: Water Distribution Operator I X X

106: Water Distribution Operator II X X

108: Water Treatment Chemistry X

110: Wastewater Treatment & Disposal I X

110: Wastewater Treatment & Disposal II X

110: Wastewater Treatment & Disposal III X

COLLEGE OF THE REDWOODS (EUREKA) DWT WSP Supplemental

7351 Tompkins Hill Rd. Eureka, CA 1­800­641­0400 or 707­476­4100 www.redwoods.edu

WAT­10 Introduction to Water and Wastewater X Technology

WAT­12 Water and Wastewater Science X

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WAT­20 Mechanical and Electrical Systems in X the Water and Wastewater Industry

WAT­25 Applied Fluid Dynamics for the X Municipal Industry

WAT­30 Operations of Drinking Water X X X Treatment Systems

WAT­31 Operations of Drinking Water X X Distribution Systems

WAT­50 Operations of Wastewater Treatment X Systems

WAT­51 Operations of Wastewater Collection X Systems

COLLEGE OF THE SEQUOIAS (VISALIA) DWT WSP Supplemental

College of the Sequoias, 915 S. Mooney Blvd., Visalia, CA 93277 (559) 730­3700 Fax: (559) 730­3894 Website: http://www.cos.edu

I & T 220: Water Treatment Fundamentals X X X

I & T 221: Wastewater Treatment X Fundamentals

COLUMBIA COLLEGE (SONORA) DWT WSP Supplemental

Columbia College, 11600 Columbia College Drive, Sonora, CA 95370 (209) 588­5100 Website: http://columbia.yosemite.cc.ca.us

NARTC 163 Water For Consumption X X X

CUESTA COLLEGE (SAN LUIS OBISPO) DWT WSP Supplemental

Cuesta College San Luis Obispo CA 93403­8106 (805) 546­3100 Website: http://www.cuesta.edu

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CTCH 176 Basic Water Treatment (formerly X X X CTECH 76)

CTCH 177 Water Distribution Systems X X (formerly CTECH 77)

CUYAMACA (SAN DIEGO) DWT WSP Supplemental

Cuyamaca, 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway, El Cajon, CA 92019 (619) 660­4000 Website: http://www.cuyamaca.edu

WWTR 101 Fundamentals of X Water/Wastewater Technology

WWTR 102 Calculations in Water/Wastewater X Technology

WWTR 104 Basic Hydraulics X

WWTR 106 Intro. to Electrical & Instr. Process X

WWTR 110 Laboratory Analysis for X Water/Wastewater

WWTR 112 Basic Plant Operations: Water X X X Treatment

WWTR 114 Basic Plant Operations: Wastewater X Treatment

WWTR 117 Advanced Plant Operations: Water X X X Treatment

WWTR 120 Advanced Plant Operations: X Wastewater Treatment

WWTR 130 Water Distribution Systems X X

WWTR 132 Wastewater Collection Systems X

WWTR 134 Mechanical Maintenance X

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WWTR 265 Water Distribution Systems II X X

WWTR 270 Public Works Supervision X

WWTR 280 Backflow Tester Training X

WWTR 282 Cross Connection Control Specialist X

WWTR 284 Cross Connection Control Specialist X ­ Recycled Water

WWTR 284 Cross Connection Control Specialist X ­ Recycled Water

FOLSOM LAKE COLLEGE (FOLSOM) DWT WSP Supplemental

10 College Parkway, Folsom CA 95630 (916)­608­6500 Website: http:// www.flc.losrios.edu

ENVT 351: Math for Water and Wastewater X Operators

ENVT 353: Science for Water and Wastewater X Operators

ENVT 354: Waste Water Management: Basic X Instrumentation and Electrical Controls

ENVT 355: Introduction to Water, Wastewater X and Recycled Water Management

ENVT 358: Water Treatment Operation and X X X Maintenance I

ENVT 359: Water Treatment Operation and X X X Maintenance II

ENVT 360: Water Distribution Operation and X X Maintenance

FRESNO CITY COLLEGE (FRESNO) DWT WSP Supplemental

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Fresno City College, 1101 E. University Ave., Fresno, CA 93741 (559) 442­4600 Fax: (559) 485­3367 Website: http://www.fresnocitycollege.com

WUS 51: Water Treatment Fundamentals X X X

GAVILAN COLLEGE (GILROY) DWT WSP Supplemental

Gavilan College 5055 Santa Teresa Blvd Gilroy, CA 95020 (408)­852­2804 Website: http://gavilan.augusoft.net

Water Treatment Plant Operations 2 X X X

Basic Water Distribution Systems X X

Advanced Water Distribution X X

Introduction to Water/Wastewater math X

Introduction to Water/Wastewater Operations X

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations 1 X

Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations X Advanced

Backflow Course X

GLENDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE DWT WSP Supplemental (GLENDALE)

Glendale Community College Community Services Education, 1122 East Garfield Avenue, Glendale CA 91205 Phone: (818) 548­0864 Ext. 5015 or 5016 Fax: (818) 548­6216 Website: http://www.glendale.edu/cse/

Fundamentals of Drinking Water Treatment X X X

Drinking Water Treatment & Facility Operation X X X

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Introduction to Water Supply Principles X X

Drinking Water Distribution X X

HARTNELL COLLEGE (SALINAS) DWT WSP Supplemental

Hartnell College, 156 Homestead Ave., Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 755­6700 Fax: (831) 753­7941 Website: http://www.hartnell.cc.ca.us

WAT 150: Water Chemistry X

WAT 161: Introduction to Water Treatment X X X

WAT 162: Advanced Water Treatment X X X

WAT 163: Intro. To Wastewater Treatment X

WAT 164: Advanced Wastewater Treatment X

WAT 165: W/WW Math X

WAT 167: Water Distribution Systems X X

IMPERIAL VALLEY COLLEGE (IMPERIAL) DWT WSP Supplemental

Imperial Valley College, 380 East Aten Road, Imperial, CA 92251­0158 (760) 352­8320 Fax: (760) 355­2663 Website: http://www.imperial.cc.ca.us

WT 1: Water Treatment Plant Operator I X X X

WT 2: Water Treatment Plant Operator II X X X

WT 4: Water Distribution Systems X X

WT 6: Computational Procedures for WTPO I X

WT 7: Computational Procedures for WTPO II X

WT 8: Computational Procedures for WTPO III X

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WT 9: Wastewater Treatment I X

WT 10: Wastewater Treatment II X

LOS ANGELES TRADE TECHNICAL DWT WSP Supplemental COLLEGE (LOS ANGELES)

Los Angeles Trade­Tech College, 400 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90015 (213) 744­9058 Fax: (213) 748­7334 Website: http://www.imperial.cc.ca.us

Water 1: Modern Waterworks I X X

Water 2: Modern Waterworks II X X

Water 3: Water Systems Control X

Water 4: Water Purification I (Potable) X X X

Water 5: Water Purification II (Potable) X X X

Water 8: Adv. Water Systems Control X

Water 12: Wastewater Operations I X

Water 13: Wastewater Operations II X

Water 14: Wastewater Operations III X

Water 15: Wastewater Operations IV X

Water 16: Wastewater Operations V X

Water 17: Wastewater Operations VI X

Water 18: Water & Wastewater Math X

MENDOCINO COLLEGE (MENDOCINO) DWT WSP Supplemental

Mendocino College, 1000 Hensley Creek Road, Ukiah, CA 95482 (707) 468­3102 Fax: (707) 468­3430 Website:

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40 Water Treatment Technology X X X

MERCED COLLEGE (MERCED) DWT WSP Supplemental

Merced College, 3600 M Street, Merced, CA 95348­2898 (209) 384­6000 Fax: (209) 384­6043 Website: http://www.merced.cc.ca.us

WWT 60: Water Treatment Plant Operation X X X

WWT 61: Introduction to Wastewater X

WWT 62: WWT Calculations X

WWT 63: Adv. Water Treatment Plant X X X Operation

WWT 64: Advanced Wastewater Treatment X

MESA COLLEGE (SAN DIEGO) DWT WSP Supplemental

Mesa College, 7250 Mesa College Drive, San Diego, CA 92111­4998 (619) 388­2600 Fax: (619) 388­2929 Website: http://www.sandiegomesacollege.net

W/WW Tech. 101: W/WW Fundamentals X

W/WW Tech. 102: Calculations in Water Tech. X

W/WW Tech. 104: Basic Hydraulics X

W/WW Tech. 106: Intro. to Electrical & Instr. X Process

W/WW Tech. 110: W/WW Lab Analysis X

W/WW Tech. 112: Basic Plant Ops/Treatment X X X

W/WW Tech. 114: Basic Plant Ops/Wastewater X

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W/WW Tech. 117: Advanced Plant X X X Ops/Treatment

W/WW Tech. 120: Advanced Plant X Ops/Wastewater

W/WW Tech. 130: Water Distribution Systems X X

W/WW Tech. 132: Wastewater Collection X Systems

W/WW Tech. 134: Mechanical Maintenance X

MT. SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE (WALNUT) DWT WSP Supplemental

Mt. San Antonio College, 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA 91789 (909) 594­5611 Fax: (909) 598­2303 Website: http://www.mtsac.edu

WATR 60: Intro. to Water Systems X X X

WATR 61: Water Treatment X X X

WATR 62: Water Distribution X X

WATR 63: Cross­Connection Control Tester X

WATR 64: Cross­Connection Control Specialist X

WATR 65: Wtr. Supply Hydraulics & X Instrumentation

MT. SAN JACINTO COLLEGE (SAN DWT WSP Supplemental JACINTO)

Mt. San Jacinto College, 1499 N. State Street, San Jacinto, CA 92583 (909) 487­6752 Fax: (909) 654­6236 Website: http://www.msjc.cc.ca.us/

WATR 103 ­ Water Treatment Plant Operations X X X I & II

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WATR 105 ­ Water Treatment Plant Operations X X X III, IV & V

WATR 107 ­ Water Distribution I & II X X

WATR 109 ­ Water Distribution III, IV & V X X

WATR 120 ­ Wastewater Treatment Plant X Operations I & II

WATR 102 ­ Wastewater Treatment Plant X Operations III, IV & V

WATR 125 ­ Laboratory Procedures for Water X and Wastewater

CSU, NORTHRIDGE DWT WSP Supplemental

HSCI 457: Water Supply & Sewage Disposal X

OHLONE COLLEGE (FREMONT) DWT WSP Supplemental

Ohlone College, 43600 Mission Blvd., Fremont, CA 94539­5884 (510) 659­6000 Fax: (510) 659­6058 Website: http://www.ohlone.edu

ENGI­213 Water Distribution X X

PALOMAR COLLEGE (SAN MARCOS) DWT WSP Supplemental

Palomar College, 1140 W. Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069­1487 (760) 744­1150 Fax: (760) 744­8123 Website: http://www.palomar.edu/

WTE 100: WaterWorks Distribution X X

WTE 105: Water Treatment Plant Operation I X X X

WTE 110: Waterworks Math X

WTE 115: Water Analysis X

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WTE 120: Instrumentation and Control X

WTE 125: WaterWorks Supervision X

WTE 135: Backflow Prevention X

WTE 140: Basic Hydraulics X

WTE 150: Water Quality Monitoring X

WTE 205: Water Distribution II X X

WTE 210: Water Treatment Plant Operation II X X X

WTE 215: Motors and Pumps, Operation and X Maintenance

WWT 100: Wastewater/Treatment Plant X

WWT 110: Wastewater Math X

WWT 150: Collection Systems Operator X

WWT 155: WasteWater Treatment Process X Control

WWT 220: Wastewater Monitoring X

WWT 160: Biological Nutrient Removal AWT X

SAN BERNARDINO VALLEY COLLEGE (SAN DWT WSP Supplemental BERNARDINO)

San Bernardino Valley College, 701 S. Mt. Vernon Ave., San Bernardino, CA 92410 (909) 384­4400 Fax: (909) 381­4175 Website: http://www.valleycollege.net

WSE 140: Water Utilities Distribution I X X

WSE 141: Water Utilities Distribution II X X

WSE 142: Water Qual. & Basic WT X X X

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WSE 143: Adv. Dom. Wtr.& Ind. Treat. X

WSE 144: Cross Connection Control and Water X Safety

SAN JOSE / EVERGREEN COMMUNITY DWT WSP Supplemental COLLEGE

Workforce Institute, 600 S. Bascom Avenue, Suite T­101, San Jose, CA 95128 www.wi­sjeccd.edu (408) 918­5100

Basic Water Distribution X X

Water Treatment and Supply X X X

SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY (SAN JOSE) DWT WSP Supplemental

CE 170 Environmental Engineering X

CE 270 Water Quality Lab X

CE 271 Water Treatment and Plant Design X X X

WSE 146: Wastewater Treatment Operations I X

SANTA ANA COLLEGE (SANTA ANA) DWT WSP Supplemental

Santa Ana College no longer offers these courses

WUS 50: Water Math and Hydraulics X

WUS 60: Applied Hydraulics X

WUS 90: Water Math and Hydraulics Review X

WUS 101: Water Treatment Fundamentals X X X

WUS 102: Adv. Water Treatment X X X

WUS 103: Water Chemistry and Bacteriology X

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WUS 105: Telemetering & Instr. Principles X

WUS 107: California Water Resources X

WUS 108: Cross Connection Control Specialist X

WUS 109: Distribution Systems X X

WUS 111: Intro. To Operation of Wastewater X Treatment Plants

WUS 112: Adv. Operation of Wastewater X Treatment Plants

WUS 117: Wastewater Management X

WUS 204: Water Reclamation and Reuse X

WUS 206: Water Quality and Cross Connection X Control

WUS 208: Pumps and Pumping X

WUS 210: Advanced Water Distribution X X

SANTA BARBARA CITY COLLEGE (SANTA DWT WSP Suppl. BARBARA)

Santa Barbara City College, 721 Cliff Dr., Santa Barbara, CA 93109­2394 (805) 965­0581 Fax: (805) 963­7222 Website: http://www.sbcc.net

WTRSC 22: Groundwater Production & X Protection

WTRSC 100: Basic Wastewater Treatment X

WTRSC 101: Water Distribution Systems X X

WTRSC 102: Water Systems Instru. X

WTRSC 103: Pumps and Motors: Operation & X Maintanance

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WTRSC 104: Adv. Water Treatment X X X

WTRSC 105: Water Chem. & Bact. X

WTRSC 106: Groundwater Production & X Protection

WTRSC 110: Basic Water Treatment X X X

WTRSC 111: Wastewater Collection X

WTRSC 112: Wtr. Quality Prot. & X Cross­Connection

WTRSC 113: W/WW Hydraulics X

WTRSC 114: Advanced Wastewater Treatment X

WTRSC 116: W/WW Management X

SANTA ROSA JUNIOR COLLEGE (SANTA DWT WSP Supplemental ROSA)

Santa Rosa Junior College, 1501 Mendocino Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401 (707)527­4011 Fax: (707) 527­4816 Website: http://www.santarosa.edu

ENVT 110: Water Treatment Plant Operation X X X

ENVT 111: Water Distribution Operation X X

ENVT 220: Wastewater Operation X

ENVT 300: Intro. to Environmental Tech. X

ENVT 310: Water Treatment Plant Operation X X X

ENVT 320: Wastewater Treatment Plant X Operation

SANTIAGO CANYON COLLEGE (ORANGE) DWT WSP Supplemental

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Santiago Canyon College, 8045 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92869­4512 (714) 564­4000 Fax: (714) 564­4379 Website: http://www.sccollege.edu

WATR 50: Water Math and Hydraulics X

WATR 60: Applied Hydraulics X

WATR 90: Water Math and Hydraulics Review X

WATR 101: Water Treatment Fundamentals X X X

WATR 102: Adv. Water Treatment X X X

WATR 103: Water Chemistry and Bacteriology X

WATR 104: Elec/Circ X

WATR 105: Telemetering & Instr. Principles X

WATR 107: California Water Resources X

WATR 108: Cross Connection Control X Specialist

WATR 109: Distribution Systems X X

WATR 111: Intro. To Operation of Wastewater X Treatment Plants

WATR 112: Adv. Operation of Wastewater X Treatment Plants

WATR 117: Wastewater Management X

WATR 206: Water Quality and Cross X Connection Control

WATR 208: Pumps and Pumping X

WATR 210: Advanced Water Distribution X X

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AMM­047 Maint. Mech App I Level 7 X X X

AMM­047 Maint. Mech App II Level 7 X X X

SHASTA COLLEGE (REDDING) DWT WSP Supplemental

Shasta College, P O Box 496006, Redding, CA 96049­6006 (530) 225­4600 Fax: (530) 225­4990 Website: http://www.shastacollege.edu

180: Intro. to Water Treatment X X X

181: Intermediate Water Treatment X X X

184: Small Water Systems and Distribution X X X

177: Intro. to Wastewater Treatment X

183: Interm. Wastewater Treatment X

186: Advanced Wastewater Treatment X

SOLANO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SUISUN) DWT WSP Supplemental

Solano Community College, 4000 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield, CA 94534­4017 (707) 864­7000 Fax: (707) 864­7213 Website: http://www.solano.edu

Water 100: Intro. to Wastewater Treatment X

Water 102: Sanitary Chemistry X

Water 104: Intro. to Water Supply & Treatment X X X

Water 105: Wastewater Treatment X

Water 106: Instruments and Control X

Water 107: Math for W/WW Treatment X

UC DAVIS (DAVIS) DWT WSP Supplemental

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Evaluation and Design of Small Water Systems X X X

VENTURA COLLEGE (VENTURA) DWT WSP Supplemental

Ventura College, 4667 Telegraph Road, Ventura, CA 93003 (805) 654­6400 Fax: (805) 654­6466 Website: http://www.venturacollege.edu/

WS 10: Basic Water/Wastewater Systems X

WS 11: Water Treatment X X X

WS 12: Wastewater Treatment X

WS 13: Wastewater Collection X

WS 14: Water Distribution X X

WS 15: Water Sys. Instrumental & Control X

WS 16: Water Quality X Protection/Cross­Connection Cntrl

WS 17: Water/Wastewater Protection X

WS 18: Motors/Pumps O&M X

WS V 19: Water Treatment Advanced X X X

WS 21: Water Chemistry & Bacteriology X

WS 25: W/WW Management X

This list can also give you a great start on what to look for at your local college. AWWA has the largest selection of online courses:

American Water Works Association Online Education search for “elearning” for a course list. ​

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Tips for Taking the State Exam: Make sure that you have the required materials to take to the exam. ○ two basic calculators (in case one breaks) ○ Pencils ○ eraser ○ government identification (drivers license) ○ Card from the state admitting you to the exam ○ NOTHING ELSE, do NOT take the following items: ■ hat ■ purse, backpack or bag ■ notes ■ cell phone (especially not to use as a calculator) ● Know how to get to the exam site. If the site is unfamiliar, drive by the week ahead to see how long the drive is, where will you park etc. ● Go to sleep the night before the exam, do NOT stay up late studying. ● Get to the exam site at least 45 minutes early, take your reference book and read it while you wait (leave the book in the car). ● Good luck, if you have followed these steps you’ll do fine

Frequently asked questions about state certification: Q) If I have a plumbers, contractors, landscape or other license will there be much cross over when I take the state exam? A) Folks who are not familiar with the terminology and procedures and or have not read the textbook references or taken a course will find the exam very challenging. Folks who have read the references and taken a 36 hour course will find the exams can be passed with a reasonable amount of studying.

Q) What is the difference between the Distribution license track and the Treatment license track? A) There are more than twice as many jobs in distribution than in Treatment. Distribution operators range the whole community whereas Treatment operators typically work at one site.

Q) How do I sign up to take the exam and what is the process? A) Almost all states have information on the web where and how to sign up, see our

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instructions.

Q) Can I take an on­line courses? A) Yes but an in­person class is much better. While the self paced course are convenient the material transmittal rate (speed they teach at can be painfully slow)

Q) Are there women in this field? A) Yes, but similar to construction, there are fewer in the field and more in clerical and support services (see our job description section).

Q) I need a course near me. A) Some trainers like Water Solutions Inc travel when ten students or more need a course, otherwise you may be reading and/or doing a correspondence course.

Q) What is the job market like? A) Tight, but consistent. This is not a growth industry but there is an increasing workload on an aging workforce. The Utility industry is an enterprise fund which means that what customers pay for water must go toward water services and not the city general fund, so utilities are less affected by changes in the economy (but this works both ways). It can take a year to get a job in the industry between studying and taking the state exam, learning which utilities are hiring and getting the job, but it may be the last job search you ever do.

Q) I’m new to the field, what should I know? A) A great field to work in with room to grow and specialization like law, science, laboratory and public health in addition to all the utility aspects of the job but best of all it’s a great group of people to work with.

Q) Can I skip the D1 exam? A) In California, you can skip the D1 exam by taking a forty hour approved course and take the D2 Exam.

Still have a question? Email [email protected]

Resources: American Water Works Association; the worlds largest water association and “go to place” for ​ information including job openings, Membership will cost almost $200 and is well worth investing in a new career: American Water Works Association membership page link

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EPA; lots of good material to learn from the folks who write the rules: ​ http://water.epa.gov/

National Rural Water Association, geared toward small rural water systems, good information ​ and much less expensive to join: http://www.nrwa.org/membership/membership.aspx

Textbooks: http://www.h2osolutions.com/trainingtextbooks/wateroperatortextbooks.html

Water Solutions Incorporated would be glad to receive your email questions and comments about this information: [email protected]

Thanks for reading.

Glenn Reynolds

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