An individual applying for a waste water specialist registration must:

1. (1) Meet the requirements of OAR 331 Division 30;
2. (2) Submit a completed application form prescribed by the Office, which must contain the information listed in OAR 331-030-0000 and be accompanied by payment of the required application fees;

3. (3) Provide documentation of one of the following qualification pathways:

   1. (a) Registration Pathway 1 — Qualification through Education and Experience:

      1. (A) Bachelor’s Degree — An applicant must submit:

         1. (i) An official transcript, as defined in OAR 338-005-0020, demonstrating attainment of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 45 quarter hours or the equivalent semester hours in soil science courses; and
         2. (ii) Proof of the equivalent of two years of experience in waste water treatment, disposal and reuse within this state under the supervision of a registered waste water specialist or equally qualified person as approved by the Board pursuant to OAR 338-010-0065(3); and
         3. (iii) Proof of having passed the Oregon Waste Water Specialist examination as set forth in OAR 338-010-0030(2); and
         4. (iv) Pay registration fees.

      2. (B) Graduate Degree — An applicant must submit:

         1. (i) An official transcript, as defined in OAR 338-005-0020, demonstrating attainment of a graduate degree in soil science from an accredited college or university; and
         2. (ii) Proof of the equivalent of one year of experience in waste water treatment, disposal and reuse within this state under the supervision of a registered waste water specialist or by an equally qualified person pursuant to OAR 338-010-0065(3); and
         3. (iii) Proof of having passed the Oregon Waste Water Specialist examination as set forth in OAR 338-010-0030(2); and
         4. (iv) Pay registration fees.

   2. (b) Registration Pathway 2 — Reciprocity. An applicant must submit:

      1. (A) An official transcript, as defined in OAR 338-005-0020, demonstrating attainment of either a qualifying bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 45 quarter hours or equivalent semester hours in soil science courses; or
      2. (B) An official transcript, as defined in OAR 338-005-0020, demonstrating attainment of qualifying graduate degree in soil science from an accredited college or university; and
      3. (C) An affidavit of licensure pursuant to OAR 331-030-0040, demonstrating proof of active registration as a waste water specialist with no current or pending disciplinary action. The registration must have been issued by a regulatory body of another state; and
      4. (D) Pay all registration fees.

   3. (c) Registration Pathway 3 — Graduate Degree and Certification. An applicant must submit:

      1. (A) An official transcript, as defined in OAR 338-005-0020, demonstrating attainment of qualifying graduate degree in soil science from an accredited college or university; and
      2. (B) Proof of current certification as a professional soil scientist; and
      3. (C) Proof of having passed the Oregon Waste Water Specialist examination as set forth in OAR 338-010-0030(2); and
      4. (D) Pay registration fees.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 (2025)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 676.560, ORS 700.005-700.240, ORS 700.995 & Senate Bill 844 (2025)

History

EHRB 1-2026, amend filed 02/09/2026, effective 03/01/2026
EHRB 4-2018, minor correction filed 02/02/2018, effective 02/02/2018
EHRB 1-2015, f. 6-26-15, cert. ef. 7-1-15
EHRB 3-2011, f. & cert. ef. 8-1-11