NOTICES
State Board for Certification of Sewage Enforcement Officers; 2009 Examination Announcement
[38 Pa.B. 6813]
[Saturday, December 13, 2008]The State Board for Certification of Sewage Enforcement Officers (Board) and the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) have scheduled dates for the 2009 Sewage Enforcement Officers (SEO) Precertification Academy and examinations. To qualify to sit for the certification examination, the SEO candidates must complete the Precertification Academy, which consists of 6 days of training over 2 weeks. The SEO Certification examinations will be administered the Friday following completion of the Precertification Academy. Examination applications must be received (not postmarked) by the Board, complete and correct by close of business on the deadlines indicated. Applications received after these dates will not be considered for examination. Applications that do not contain all the necessary required information will be returned and will not be considered eligible for the examination. The 2009 Precertification Academy and examination schedules are as follows:
May 5--7 and
May 12--14, 2009 Enola, PAExamination Date: May 15, 2009
(8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Examination Application Deadline:
April 15, 2009July 7--9 and
July 14--16, 2009 State College, PAExamination Date: July 17, 2009
(8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Examination Application Deadline:
June 17, 2009To qualify to sit for the certification exam, the SEO candidates must complete the SEO precertification academy, which consists of 6 days of training spread over 2 weeks. For information on the SEO training, contact the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors, 4855 Woodland Drive, Enola, PA 17025, (717) 763-0930.
The SEO written examination contains 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, you are not permitted to bring your 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 Street, P. O. Box 8454, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8454, (717) 787-6045. Approximately 2 weeks prior to an examination, applicants will receive an admittance letter from the Certification Board.
If you anticipate the need for a testing accommodation due to a disability contact the Board at (717) 787-6045 or through Pennsylvania AT&T Relay Service at (800) 654-5984 (TDD) to discuss your request. This request must be submitted with your application form.
JOHN HANGER,
Acting Secretary
[Pa.B. Doc. No. 08-2243. Filed for public inspection December 12, 2008, 9:00 a.m.]
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