Rule 15-18-77-2.1.19 - Application Any specified person may apply to the Division for certification if:
1. Complete application is filed; 2. Passes written and field examinations; 3. Submits 3 professional references; and 5. Those holding a current certificate as a Professional Engineer from the Mississippi Board of Licensure for Professional Engineers and Surveyors shall be eligible to provide services without a certificate as a Certified Professional Evaluator. 6. Demonstrates and provides documentation to the satisfaction of the Division, that he/she has a minimum of 1 year of full-time experience evaluating soil and site conditions for Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal Systems in Mississippi in accordance with the Board of Health's regulations and a 4 year college degree in a related study in science or engineering, and shall be eligible to receive a certificate as an Professional Evaluator provided: a. The Applicant successfully completes a training program or programs designated and approved by the Division; and b. The Applicant successfully completes the written and field examinations approved by the Division. 7. Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Division that he has a minimum of 2 years of full-time experience evaluating soil and site conditions for Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal Systems in Mississippi in accordance with the Board of Health's regulations and a 2 or 4 year college degree shall be eligible to receive a certificate as a Professional Evaluator provided: a. The Applicant successfully completes a training course or courses designated and approved by the Division; b. The Applicant passes the written and field examinations; and c. The Applicant provides a written statement signed by a current or former supervisor or a Certified Professional Evaluator with a current certification stating that the person is sufficiently experienced to become a Professional Evaluator. 8. Demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Division that he/she has a minimum of 3 years experience evaluating soil and site conditions for Individual On-site Wastewater Disposal Systems in Mississippi in accordance with the Board of Health's regulations shall be eligible to receive a certificate as a Professional Evaluator provided: a. The Applicant successfully completes a training program or programs designated and approved by the Division, b. The Applicant successfully completes the written and field examinations approved by the Division, and c. The Applicant provides a written statement signed by a current or former supervisor or a Certified Professional Evaluator with a current certification stating that the person is sufficiently experienced to become a Professional Evaluator. 9. Qualification review a. The Department shall review applications and determine if the Applicant is eligible for the examination. b. Applicants who have been determined ineligible for any reason may request further consideration by submitting, in writing, evidence of additional qualifications, training, or experience to the Department for further review. No additional fee will be required provided the additional information is submitted and received within 1 year from the date the original application. After such period, a new application shall be required. c. If the Department finds that the Applicant has not met the minimum requirements for certification as a Professional Evaluator, the Applicant shall be sent written notification, by certified mail or hand delivered, stating the reasons for denial of the certification. The notice to the Applicant of denial shall also state that the Applicant has the right to a hearing to challenge the certification denial. Any request for a hearing must be received by the Department within 30 calendar days of the affected party's receipt of written notice of the decision. d. Before approving a Professional Evaluator application, the Department may make further inquiries and investigations with respect to the qualifications of the Applicant and all references, etc. to confirm the information supplied. A personal interview with the Applicant may also be requested. 10. Those persons taking written and field examinations specified in Section 41-67-123(2)(b) shall pay a fee for such testing as determined by the Department based on the actual costs of preparing and administering the examinations. 15 Miss. Code. R. 18-77-2.1.19