1. (a) Step designations shall be assigned to principal operators and assistant operators as specified in table 1609-1, below:

   Table 1609-1: Steps Based on Hours of Continuing Professional Development Completed

   Step

   Hours of Continuing Professional Development Completed

   1

   2.5 total

   2

   12.5 total

   3

   25 total

   4

   37.5 total

2. (b) The designation of senior operator shall apply to each principal operator who completes 50 total hours of continuing professional development.

Source. #10600, eff 7-1-14; ss by #12045, eff 11-18-16; ss by #13623, eff 5-1-23