Swimming Pool Operators
Every swimming pool shall be under the immediate supervision of a certified swimming pool operator who shall be held responsible for compliance with all provisions of the regulations relating to equipment, pool operation and maintenance, and safety of bathers. The certified operator must supervise the operation of the water treatment facilities to insure safe water, both from a physical and bacterial standpoint. Daily records of the pool operation including attendance, chemicals used, disinfectant residuals, pH, equipment maintenance, and accidents.
Requirements for Certification
To qualify for certification as a Swimming Pool Operator, you must:
- Complete the swimming pool operator’s training clinic and pass the swimming pool operator’s examination with a score of at least 70%;
- Pay the examination/certification fee of $40.00; and
- Complete the examination form indicating age, date of birth, and address.
Examination Requirements
The swimming pool operator training clinic and examination take about 4 hours. The clinic and examination are administered and proctored by the Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Public Health, Drinking Water and Environmental Health Unit. To attend the clinic and take the examination call Jack Daniel at (402) 471-6435. The cost of the examination is $40.00 payable at the time of the clinic. The examination consists of 50 questions.
The application is on the same page as the examination, which is distributed at the operator’s clinics.
Renewal Information
Swimming pool operator’s certificates are valid for a 2-year period, expiring on two years after the date of issuance of the certificate. If you wish to renew your current certificate, contact Jack Daniel at (402) 471-6435 to attend the training clinic and/or take the examination. An applicant who has already been certified may take a pretest in which an 80% is required to pass and avoid attending the training clinic. Otherwise, an applicant can attend the training clinic and take the examination in which a 70% is required to pass.
Continuing Education
Continuing education is not required.
Contact Us
For scope of practice and swimming pool license questions or to attend the swimming pool operator’s clinic and examination contact:
Jack Daniel
Phone: (402) 471-6435
e-mail: susan.farnsworth@dhhs.ne.govFor swimming pool construction and engineering questions:
Steve Jillson
Phone: (402) 471-6448
e-mail: steve.jillson@dhhs.ne.govFor individual swimming pool operator’s certifications:
Patti Owens, Health Licensing Specialist
Phone: (402) 471-2299
e-mail: patricia.owens@dhhs.ne.govDiane Hansmeyer, Administrator
Phone: (402) 471-2299
e-mail: diane.hansmeyer@dhhs.ne.govOffice Address:
Mailing Address Physical Address Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Public Health
Licensure Unit
PO Box 94986
Lincoln, NE 68509-4986Nebraska State Office Building
301 Centennial Mall South
14th and M Streets
3rd Floor
Lincoln, NebraskaPhone: (402) 471-2299
Fax: (402) 471-3577Office Hours:
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (central time)
Monday through Friday
Name and Address Change
To request an address change, you can contact Patti Owens at (402) 471-2299 or e-mail patricia.owens@dhhs.ne.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
Duplicates/Reissue
Duplicates: A duplicate large license or small license card may be requested at the time of initial licensure.
Reissue: A large license and/or 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
Licensure Unit
Swimming Pool Operators
PO Box 94986
Lincoln NE 68509-4986
To file a complaint, please contact (402) 471-6435.
