Common Deficiencies and Avoiding Application Processing Delays TAMARA CALHOUN License & Permit Specialist Environmental Trade Fair and Conference

Presentation Overview Common Deficiencies Additional forms not submitted with the application Blank forms submitted Incomplete forms e-Application not submitted properly Avoiding Application Processing Delays

Additional Forms Not Submitted

Additional Forms not Submitted - E-Application A Criminal History Notification Form is required for all applicants. Some forms may be required, depending upon the license type. Here, you select the supporting documents you will be including. Remember, all applications require a criminal history attestation form. Those of you intending to take a class and test at a regional school must select a conditionally approved application and upload your regional school registration form. Applicants requesting a Conditionally Approved application will have the opportunity to upload their confirmation of registration

Submitted Blank Forms

Submitted Blank Forms

Incomplete Forms

Incomplete Forms

Incomplete Forms

Incomplete Forms

E-Application not Submitted Properly Time to pay! You will be able to pay within the application. It will take you to “e-pay”. If you are a veteran and have the fee waived you can skip this step by selecting the appropriate box. Keep in mind that after paying you must return to the application. Payment submittal does not submit your application. Get your voucher number from e-pay , you will need it to finish your application. Selecting the military veteran box, exempts them from having to pay for the license at this time.

E-Application not Submitted Properly Check the affidavit and electronic signature. Read and acknowledge the affidavit and sign the application form. Then hit the submit button.

Successfully submitted application notification E-Application not Submitted Properly Successfully submitted application notification Issue environmental occupational licenses Review and approve training courses and providers Oversee license examinations Complete job task analysis - to determine valid job content within each occupation Once you receive this message you know you have completed your application. We take approximately 45 days to process applications if there are no deficiencies or concerns with criminal history. We are working on improving/reducing response times even more.

Example of an e-mail an applicant will receive E-Application not Submitted Properly Example of an e-mail an applicant will receive Issue environmental occupational licenses Review and approve training courses and providers Oversee license examinations Complete job task analysis - to determine valid job content within each occupation You will receive an email confirming submittal of your application. At this time, there is no capability for you to print your application for your records. We are hoping to have this capability in the future.

Avoiding Application Processing Delays Complete all required documents Submit appropriate fee Assure your e-application was submitted properly Respond to any deficiency letters quickly and accurately Utilize our website frequently Call or email

Tamara Calhoun, Work Leader QUESTIONS? Tamara Calhoun, Work Leader Occupational Licensing Section 512-239-2262 tamara.calhoun@tceq.texas.gov