CPSWQ Certification Procedures and Standards

Article II. - Standards for Professional Certification

Section 2. Eligibility Requirements

1. Each applicant must successfully pass a written examination designed to determine proficiency in the principles, practices, and legislation of storm water quality. Applicants must also meet one of the following requirements:

   1. Earn a High School Diploma (or equivalent) plus seven (7) years of professional level experience in the storm water quality profession.

   2. Earn a qualifying Associates degree* plus five (5) years of professional level experience in the storm water quality profession.

   3. Earn a qualifying BS degree* plus four (4) years of professional level experience in the storm water quality profession.

   4. Earn a qualifying MS degree* plus three (3) years of professional level experience in the storm water quality profession.

   5. Earn a qualifying PhD degree* plus two (2) years of professional level experience in the storm water quality profession.

   *	Degree in hydrology, engineering ( agricultural, civil, environmental, or chemical ), landscape architecture, geology, soil science, natural resources management, or a related field are acceptable.

2. Through the professional experience form, references, and written exam, the applicant must demonstrate an ability to observe, evaluate, and synthesize information, to consider alternatives, and to establish appropriate recommendations in a clear and logical manner.

3. International applicants must provide documentation to verify that educational degrees and work experience are comparable to the requirements described in Section 2.A. above.