Rhode Island Wastewater Operator Certification

11/26/2020

We should all be thankful every day for the work of the clean-water profession!

11/17/2020

Long time, no post. But today's successful exams went great--thanks to the help from the Rhode Island Clean Water Association and the cooperation of the examinees!

Tomorrow--the Grade 2s!

07/08/2019

Check out Alex Kuffner's great story on the successes of the wastewater community in keeping our waters clean and addressing climate change.

The defining feature of a sign mounted more than six feet off the ground at the entrance to the Warwick Sewer Authority is a thick black line bordered in red. “HIGH WATER MARK,” the sign reads, above the date March 31, 2010. “DURING THE GREAT FLOOD OF 2010, WATER FROM THE PAWTUXET RIVER ROSE T...

05/17/2019

DEM highlights the wastewater profession once again!

Recently, DEM and the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission (NEIWPCC) held training to help operators and managers of the critical wastewater sector prepare for extreme weather. The course is part of DEM’s efforts to assist communities in preparing for flooding and severe weather. Work like this has been identified as a priority in the statewide Resilient Rhody plan.

During the great flood of 2010, many homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed in Rhode Island. The Warwick Wastewater Treatment Facility’s “Natick 2” pumping station was not spared flooding, which needed to be rebuilt and raised to handle future extreme flooding events.

Our state's future will be shaped by the infrastructure choices we make today. DEM conducted a study to assess the vulnerability of RI's wastewater collection and treatment facilities to climate change. RI's 19 major wastewater treatment facilities collect and treat close to 120 million gallons of wastewater every day. Preparing for projected increases in storm intensities, rainfall amounts, and rising seas helps state agencies and communities consider how best to protect this critical and expensive infrastructure in current and future conditions.

We are proud to support the men and women who operate, maintain, and manage Rhode Island’s wastewater treatment facilities and the vital role that they play in keeping our water clean and our communities healthy.

Communities will soon be able to apply for financial assistance with wastewater resiliency projects thanks to the support of statewide voters who approved last November’s Green Economy & Clean Water Bond, which included $5 million to help prepare the wastewater sector for more severe storms and sea-level rise.



Study: http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/water/wwtf/wwtf-climate.php

03/26/2019

Great news to share!

02/13/2019

Career opportunity: Certified Wastewater Assistant Project Manager, Woonsocket, RI

Posting below:

As Assistant Project Manager (APM), you will have the chance to work with project leadership and staff to assist in supervising daily Operation & Maintenance (O&M) activities as well as working with the Project Manager to learn O&M systems and tools to provide superior client support. Working with other members of our team you will organize and direct the operations, maintenance modification, and improvement of one or more wastewater treatment plants and appurtenant facilities. You will also have the opportunity to: analyze operational process control procedures, maintenance procedures, and institute changes when necessary to achieve full compliance with all regulatory agency water quality and solids disposal requirements as defined in the service contract with the client; be responsible for accurate operational records and prepare reports required by the client, all regulatory agencies, and facility manager; work closely with all employees at the project site and will establish cooperative relationships with subordinates, vendors, contractors, and all others contacted during work assignments; and assume responsibility of facility manager in the absence of the Project Manager. This is a position which you will be groomed for the next step of assuming a Project Management position in the Company. If you’re up for the challenge, we’ve been looking for someone like you.
Basic Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Six (6) plus years of experience in the operation and maintenance of water or wastewater facilities, four (4) of which must have been at the supervisory level

• Rhode Island Wastewater Grade 4 or sufficient experience and education to obtain within 1 year

• Proficient with financial budgeting and reports, specifically experience preparing operational reports for both internal and external clients

• Proficient in team building, motivation, conflict resolution and problem-solving

• Ability to operate SCADA systems and other computerized equipment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

• Valid driver’s license with no major infractions

At Jacobs, we help prepare people for new opportunities and challenges. With positions at every level, openings in multiple disciplines, expertise in a range of markets and offices around the globe, we create an environment where you can learn, grow, and thrive. From our competitive benefits program to our Health and Safety initiative of Beyond Zero workplace injuries, we believe that you'll find a flourishing career here at Jacobs.

To apply: https://www.ch2mcareers.com/job/19000079_US_WOO_en_US/north-america/Rhode-Island/Woonsocket/Certified-Wastewater-Assistant-Project-Manager-Woonsocket-RI?_ga=2.24036730.1142438166.1550004206-376417181.1548083787

01/31/2019

Hot off the press at the Water Environment Federation. (Once again, the RI wastewater community makes national waves.)

Wastewater professionals tour the Narragansett Bay Commission (Providence, R.I.) Fields Point wastewater treatment facility as part of the Wastewater Operator Leadership Boot Camp. Photo courtesy of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM).

12/10/2018

Now available: the 2019 wastewater licensing exam schedule is posted on the Board's website: http://www.dem.ri.gov/programs/water/wwtf/certification/

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11/19/2018

Today is !

So today the Board thanks the wastewater profession's hardworking men and women for all they do every day here in Rhode Island to ensure public health and a clean environment

Thanks, all!

To learn more, visit: http://www.worldtoiletday.info/wtd2018/

11/14/2018

Happy !

Around the world today, folks are celebrating the important tool known as Geographic Information Systems, or GIS for short. Engineers, planners, regulators, operators, and especially our wastewater collection professionals routinely use GIS to more precisely map and plan a better world.

Thanks to all the out there!

GIS Day provides an international forum for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a difference in our society.

10/18/2018

More and more, "flushable" wipes that aren't are in the news.

What's your nightmare story about wipes? Share them here or send them to Bill at DEM. We want to get the word out to RI about not flushing wipes!

Unbelievable images on Monday showed a massive backup at a Lowcountry sewer plant from a clog of baby wipes and flushable wipes. On Tuesday, the Plum Island Wastewater Treatment Plant on James Island was back to normal. Mike Saia, communication manager with Charleston Water System, said the departme...