CMS4S Certification Procedures and Standards

Article II. - Standards for Certification

Section 2. Eligibility Requirements

1. Each applicant must successfully pass a written examination designed to determine proficiency in the principles, practices, and legislation of operating or managing a MS4. Applicants must also meet one of the following requirements:

   1. Earn a qualifying BS degree* or higher plus three (3) years of qualifying experience in a qualifying environmental field. College transcripts are required.

   2. Earn a qualifying Associates Degree* plus four (4) years of qualifying experience (see examples above ).

   3. Earn a High School Diploma and complete five (5) years or more of qualifying experience (see examples above ).

      *	Degree in engineering (agricultural, civil, or environmental), geology, soil science, natural resource science or management, landscape architecture, or a related field.

2. Through the professional experience profile, references, and written exam, the applicant must demonstrate an ability to observe, evaluate, and synthesize information; to consider alternatives; and to propose appropriate recommendations in a clear, logical manner.

3. International applicants must provide documentation to assure that educational degrees obtained and work experience are comparable to the requirements described in Section 2A above.