18VAC160-40-175: Documented qualifying experience for onsite sewage system operators

A. All qualifying experience submitted by an applicant in accordance with this part must be verified by one or more of the following:

1. Master conventional or alternative onsite soil evaluator;

2. Master conventional or alternative onsite sewage system operator;

3. Master conventional or alternative onsite sewage system installer;

4. Professional engineer;

5. VDH permitting or inspection official;

6. Professional geologist;

7. DEQ wastewater official; or

8. For experience gained outside of Virginia, an equivalent credential to these licenses.

B. Experience used to qualify for licensure cannot be verified by a journeyman onsite sewage system operator.