Hi Phil,
I was able to get a response last week from our OHA contact, Pete Farrelly. I have attached his response to your email below. I have also requested the OHA Reciprocity contact to verify if you meet Oregon water treatment standards for Molalla. As soon as I hear back I will forward the contact info to you. Feel free to contact OHA on your own as well in the meantime.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Cline, P.E.
City of Molalla
Public Works Director
O: 503.759.0218
F: 503.829.3676
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From: Phil Hite [mailto:pahite@scientist.com]
Sent: Friday, April 03, 2015 4:34 AM
To: jcline@cityofmolalla.com
Subject: Water Operator Position
Ms. Cline,
After speaking with you yesterday, I investigated the reciprocity between Georgia and Oregon. The states both utilize the same testing method and Oregon will grant reciprocity to Georgia. I was directed to a reciprocity application. I have completed the application. I will have my employer complete the associated affidavit today that verifies my experience. I will be applying for reciprocity to a Class III Oregon Operator Certification.
I also read the Oregon Law on the "Operator Certification Program". Section 333-061-0220, Part 4 says: "Filtration endorsement certification, as prescribed by OAR 333-061-0235, is required for operators designated in direct responsible charge of a water treatment plant receiving the filtration endorsement classification, except for those operators already certified at Water Treatment Level 3 or higher."
The reciprocity application costs $100. I do not want to spend the money if you do not feel I am a good applicant for the position. I am not asking for a guarantee of employment. Please review my application packet to see if I would make a good candidate for the position. Let me know if I would be in seriouse contention for the position. If so, I will submit the reciprocity application.
Thanks,
Phil Hite