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26 | June 2024 CERTIFICATION NEWS Certification Council Seat Vacancies Do you have relevant experience, knowledge, and want to make a positive impact? The National Radon Proficiency Program is looking to fill two vacancies on the Certification Council. This solicitation is directed at individuals willing to serve for six months, plus an additional three-year term, who could effectively represent the following sectors: • Radon Mitigation – Large Buildings • Consumer Interests The NRPP Certification Council is the body that establishes criteria for initial approval and maintenance of NRPP radon certifications. This is a critical role for the radon industry and as such requires the input of individuals representing various stakeholder groups. The role of the Certification Council is particularly important as the NRPP is in the final steps of the process of restructuring its program to better fit the radon industry as it exists today with expanded application to commercial building testing and mitigation, as well as vapor intrusion, while paying close attention to the historic base of radon in homes. If interested, please click here to review minimum qualifications for the seat in which you are interested and complete the qualification form. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis. If a suitable candidate is not found, seats will remain open. Job Task Analysis (JTA) Volunteers Needed Did you know that NRPP’s credentialing programs are developed by mitigation and measurement professionals? Did you know that you can participate and help set the bar for competent practice in your industry segment? In 2024, NRPP is building (or rebuilding) credentialing programs and is seeking radon and vapor intrusion experts to help develop credentials for the following certifications: • Radon Mitigation Specialist/Installer • Radon Measurement Professional/Field Technician • Commercial Mitigation Manager • Commercial Measurement Manager • Vapor Intrusion NRPP needs experts to develop fair and valid certification programs that define safe and effective practice for measurement and mitigation professionals. What’s a JTA? A job task analysis is a formal process for identifying the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) that are required for competent practice in a profession or given job role and determining the overall exam blueprint. Together these serve as the foundation for training courses and examinations. What’s the role of volunteers? Experts who participate in the JTA process are responsible for identifying KSAs and establishing the exam blueprint (not the exam questions), as well as proposing requirements for certification (such as eligibility, pre-requisites, recertification activities and interval, etc.) for consideration by the Certification Council, which is ultimately responsible for approving requirements. What time commitment is involved? Each participant would be expected to attend two sets of four 4-hour remote meetings approximately 6 months apart - or 32 hours. Participation will include some meetings in 2024. What are the requirements for JTA participation? If you currently work as a mitigator or measurement professional, or supervise mitigators or measurement professionals, or have experience in either of these we encourage you to participate. You do not need any experience or prior training in certification or exam development. For more information, or if you are interested in joining us, please complete the application form HERE.