Focus On Water
2023
NDEE Test Dates for
Wastewater Treatment Facility Operators
Offered by the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy


Updated: March 2023


Due to the Covid-19 virus, a limited number of in-person exams are scheduled, all other testing will be at PSI Testing Centers.


2023
Date
Time
Location
Address
Maximum # allowed
January 10, 2023
9:00 am
Lincoln
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NDEE
245 Fallbrook Blvd RM 006
Lincoln, NE
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10
February 9, 2023
9:00 am
Hastings
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Hastings Central community college
550 S Technical Blvd
Hastings, NE 68901
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15

March 7, 2023

9:00 am
Lincoln
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NDEE
245 Fallbrook Blvd RM 006
Lincoln, NE
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10


March 23, 2023

9:00 am
Lincoln
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NDEE
245 Fallbrook Blvd RM 006, 031
Lincoln, NE
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10/30
April 4, 2023
9:00 am
Lincoln
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NDEE
245 Fallbrook Blvd RM 006
Lincoln, NE
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10
...
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April 20, 2023
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9:00 am
North Platte
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Public Works Training Center
420 E 8th St.
North Platte, NE 69101
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26
May 2, 2023
9:00 am
Lincoln
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NDEE
245 Fallbrook Blvd RM 006
Lincoln, NE
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10


May 25, 2023
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9:00 am

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Norfolk

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Lifelong Learning Center Bldg Ste
Northeast Community College
801 East Benjamin Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
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26
June 6, 2023
9:00 am
Lincoln
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NDEE
245 Fallbrook Blvd RM 006
Lincoln, NE
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10
June 22, 2023
9:00 am
Lincoln
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NDEE
245 Fallbrook Blvd RM 006, 031
Lincoln, NE
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20
June 29, 2023
9:00 am
Wahoo

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Clint Johannes Education Building
1655 County Road 16.
(East side of Lake Wanahoo)
.
20
July 21, 2023
8:30 am
Kearney
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Holiday Inn
110 Second Ave, Kearney, NE
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.
15
August 24, 2023
9:00 am
Lincoln
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NDEE
245 Fallbrook Blvd RM 006, 031
Lincoln, NE
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20
October 12, 2023
9:00 am
Norfolk
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Lifelong Learning Center Bldg Ste
Northeast Community College
801 East Benjamin Ave
Norfolk, NE 68702
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26
December 14, 2023
9:00 am
Grand Island
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.
TBD
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TBD


Please review EXAM SITE policy information BELOW:

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Examination Site Policy
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Candidates are asked to follow the facility policy regarding mask wear.
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Photo identification required
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Please bring a calculator (non-graphical & non-programmable)
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Exams are closed-book
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ABC Formula Conversion Table, scratch paper, and pencils are provided
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No reference material is allowed into the examination site
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Examinees are forbidden to copy, record and/or otherwise take exam content material from the examination site.
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Contact NDEE
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Exam Coordinator
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Op. Cert.
Program
Desk
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NDEE Main Phone
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The NDEE is a Testing Service Partner with the Association of Boards of Certification (ABC; www.abccert.org*) and administers the Nebraska Wastewater Operator Certification using ABC customized exams.

More information is available on the NDEE webpage: http://dee.ne.gov (go to Licenses & Certification, then Operator Certification (Wastewater).

See ABC webpage (www.abccert.org*) for additional information and study guide references (including formula/conversion table).
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Description
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Current Fee *...
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Test
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$150.00
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Retest
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$125.00
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* Fees are nonrefundable.



**IMPORTANT**

Submit the completed application and citizenship attestation forms to NDEE along with your payment by check or money order to be received no later than 30 DAYS BEFORE the testing date you plan to attend.

Make checks payable to the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy.

Mail your completed forms and fees to:

Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy
P.O. Box 98922
Lincoln, NE 68509-8922


If you have questions please call the NDEE Operator Certification Program at 402.471.4244.

Forms are available from the NDEE website.

Please bring a non-programmable, non-graphical calculator to the testing site along with your photo ID.

Use of a cell phone, cell phone calculator, or any device capable of taking pictures or copying any materials during the exam is not allowed.

NDEE contracts with the Association of Boards of Certification (ABC) to provide legally defensible and nationally accredited wastewater operator certification exams. More information about ABC can be found at www.abccert.org *.




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