Core Competencies for Virginia Wastewater Operators

If there is an "X" in the column for the class license you are studying for, it is on the licensing test as well.

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Required capabilities:

• Ability to assess likelihood of disaster occurring
• Ability to communicate safety hazards verbally and in writing
• Ability to conduct meetings and training programs
• Ability to coordinate emergency response with other organizations
• Ability to evaluate facility performance
• Ability to evaluate proposals
• Ability to interpret and transcribe data
• Ability to perform basic math
• Ability to perform impact assessment of change
• Ability to recognize unsafe work conditions
• Ability to review reports
• Ability to select and operate safety equipment
• Ability to translate technical language into common terminology
• Ability to write plans, policies and procedures
• Ability to write reports
• Knowledge of emergency plans
• Knowledge of facility operation and maintenance
• Knowledge of local codes and ordinances
• Knowledge of monitoring and reporting requirements
• Knowledge of potential causes and impact of disasters on facility
• Knowledge of principles of management
• Knowledge of principles of public relations
• Knowledge of recordkeeping functions and policies
• Knowledge of regulations