The Water and Wastewater Facility Operators Certification Board (WWFOCB) is a 10-member rulemaking body with oversight responsibility for the operator certification program and Regulation 100 plus supporting policies. Members are appointed by the governor to serve four-year terms. The board usually meets 10 times a year for half-day meetings. There is also an annual day-long training session, usually in August. While board members volunteer their time, they are entitled to reimbursement of travel expenses.
At the end of June 2021, there will be two vacancies on the WWFOCB:
- One position must meet the statutory requirement for a water or wastewater treatment operator holding the highest level of certification (Class A) in Colorado.
- The other must meet the statutory requirement for a member reflecting the various interests of the facility operator certification program and considering geographical representation. State statute does not define the specific geographic region for this vacancy, but there is current representation from the east, west and north areas of the state. This board member does not have to be a certified operator.
The most effective board members have a strong interest in supporting public health and environmental protection through the operator certification program. They are good listeners who can articulate their perspectives in a professional and respectful way. When there is a difference of opinions, effective board members work toward building consensus.
If you are interested in serving on the WWFOCB, and you meet the criteria for one of the vacancies, please apply online at the Governor’s Office of Boards and Commissions.
Or contact the board office at cdphe.wwfocb@state.co.us for more information.
➽ Brandy Valdez-Murphy, WWFOCB Administrator
