NWEA Board Application
Executive Board Positions - 2024/2025
Due: 12/15/2024
Secretary (4-YEAR COMMITMENT):
The first step in executive leadership for the NWEA board. Requires a four-year commitment beginning with Secretary and ending with Past- President. The role of Secretary includes creating the monthly agenda and meeting minutes and attending NWEA events. To maintain our north-south leadership rotation, applicants are highly encouraged to be from the NORTH.
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PWO - Professional Wastewater Operator (3-YEAR COMMITMENT):
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Must be a certified Nevada Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator of any grade.
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Works with the Professional Development and Training Committee to organize operator training seminars.
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Provides input to policy decisions of NWEA.
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Assists the President as requested in the formulation of the goals of NWEA.
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Serves as voting member of the Board.
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Promotes membership and involvement in NWEA.
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Attends WEFMAX Meeting and WEFTEC Conference upon request of the President.
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Attends the certification board meetings.
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Serves as a resource for other operators. Provides insight to the operator community on study materials, classes, or even provides/coordinates trainings to support certification efforts.
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CertificationBoard Positions - 2024/2025
Board Member (3-YEAR COMMITMENT):
1. Advances the certification program, including incorporation from time to time of changes in the certification program.
2. Examines test results and the qualifications of applicants.
3. Determines the schedule of fees to make the non-regulatory program self-sustaining, with the approval of NWEA’s Executive Board.
4. Suggests training programs to help operators prepare for certification testing.
5. Participates in NWEA-sponsored events and meetings.
6. Attends quarterly certification board meetings; 2 in-person and 2 virtual.
2 OPEN POSITIONS
Board Member Position 1: Must represent the owner of a Publicly Owned Treatment Works.
Board Member Position 2: At least 3 years of experience as an Operator.
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​​Due: 12/1/2024​​