Fee: Initial Certification Fee is $40; and renewal fee is $40.
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Applications
The application is a part of the examination, which is distributed at the operator’s clinics.
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Renewal Information
Swimming pool operator’s certificates are valid for a 2-year period, expiring two years after the date of issuance of the certificate. If you wish to renew your current certificate, contact Janell Miller at (402) 471-6435 to attend the training clinic and/or take the examination.
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Continuing Education
Continuing education is not required.
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Contact Us
If you are looking for information about swimming pool operator's classes and examinations, please click here.
Troy Huffman
Phone: (402) 471-0387
e-mail: troy.huffman@nebraska.gov
For swimming pool construction and engineering questions:
Steve Jillson
Phone: (402) 471-6448
e-mail: steve.jillson@nebraska.gov
For pool operator's clinic and examination information:
Janell Miller
Phone: (402) 471-6435 or (402) 471-0903
Fax: (402) 471-6436
e-mail: Janell.miller@nebraska.gov
For questions regarding the status of your application or certification:
Patti Owens, Health Licensing Specialist
Phone: (402) 471-2299
e-mail: patricia.owens@nebraska.gov
Rene Tiedt, Office Administrator
Phone: (402) 471-2299
e-mail: rene.tiedt@nebraska.gov
Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (central time)
Monday through Friday
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Name and Address Change
To change your address, you may use the internet (address change) or contact Patti Owens at (402) 471-2299 or e-mail patricia.owens@nebraska.gov
If you wish to change your name on your licensing record, you must complete the
Affidavit of Name Change form and submit it with a copy of the legal document verifying name change to:
Licensure Unit
Swimming Pool Operators
PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986
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Duplicates/Reissue
Duplicates: A duplicate small license card may be requested at the time of initial licensure.
Reissue: A small license card may be reissued when the licensee requests: additional documents; replacement of original document(s) due to loss, mutilation or destruction; or replacement of document(s) due to a name change.
To request a reissued license, you must submit a request for
reissuance. Submit said request to:
Licensure Unit
Swimming Pool Operators
PO Box 94986
Lincoln NE 68509-4986
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Certification and Verification information can be obtained by checking the website at: www.dhhs.ne.gov/lis/lisindex.htm
OR
To request either a certification or verification or your license to be sent to another state licensing agency, send your request in writing along with the proper fee to the our office. Checks should be made payable to the Licensure Unit.
Certification
- Fee - $25.00
- Certification includes:
- Name
- Profession
- License number
- Issuance date
- Expiration date
- Whether the license was granted by examination, waiver, or reciprocity
- Examination information, if available
- Whether disciplinary action has been taken against the license. If so, the type(s) and date(s) of the action will be included.
- SEAL of the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services
Verification
- Fee - $5.00
- Verification includes:
- Name
- Profession
- License Number
- Expiration Date
- Department Staff Signature
A verification does not include the SEAL of the Nebraska Department of Health & Human Services nor information relating to discipline, or examination.
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