CMS4S Certification Procedures and Standards

Article I. - Certified Specialist Status

Section 2. Application Procedure

Interested individuals should follow the steps below to apply to become a CMS4S.

1. Receive and review CMS4S Application Forms. Forms are available from CMS4S web site (www.cms4s.org), CMS4S, Inc. representative, IECA or SWCS headquarters, chapter representatives, trades show displays, etc.

2. Assemble the following materials:

   • Application fee (see Article II, Section 3, Fees) (check made out to CMS4S, Inc.)

   • Original copy of the following

     • Application for CMS4S
     • Education, Training, and Professional Accreditations
     • Professional Experience Profile for each job (that is, employment position) that you wish to report MS4 operations experiences (make additional copies as needed from original)**
     • References — provide contact information for four (4) references.
     • College transcripts — if any
     • Additional documentation (such as, resume/vitae or government SF171)
        
       

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       Professional Experience must detail pertinent work experience. Copies of relevant consulting reports, publications, manuscripts, and other significant professional activities may also be submitted. All materials received by the application review committee will be kept confidential. The experience materials must demonstrate competence in operations of a MS4 and methods and knowledge of federal and state laws relating to EPA NPDES requirements.

     Important!
     It is imperative that prospective references are fully qualified to provide information about your skills and experience in managing or operating a MS4. It is recommended, where possible, that at least one individual familiar with the applicant's expertise be a CMS4S. These individuals may be peers or clients but no more than two should be coworkers.

     Please let your references know that you are using them as a reference and that they may be contacted.

3. Send all materials from Step 2 to the CMS4S Administrative Office.

   Important!
   Candidates whose materials are not complete will be notified of missing portions. The application review process will not begin until the application is deemed complete.