Participant Handbook updated April 2022

Tab I: Application, Approval Workflow, and Recertification Process Plans

APPLICATION AND APPROVAL PROCESS

Certification Committee reviews and decides waiver requests

If a waiver is required, application is put on Committee Review

Candidate submits application

Candidate and direct supervisor are notified of successful application

Direct supervisor provides ratings and narrative assessment

Rated application submitted to CSBS for final adjudication

Direct supervisor may return application to candidate for additional detail

Rated application submitted for additional internal review, if applicable

Successful candidate receives digital credentials

RECERTIFICATION PROCESS

Certification portal renewals are automated; CSBS staff updates billing and digital badge platform

Certification fees must be paid within ninety (90) days of invoice issuance

Candidate submits required continuing education hours (CEHs)

Request for extension of payment period may be made in order to align with agency’s fiscal year

CEHs must have been completed during current three-year term

Candidate is notified of renewal through the digital badge platform

If CEH could not be completed for scheduling or budgetary reasons, waiver must be requested

Submission of CEHs represents affirmation that certified individual continues to meet requirements

Digital credentials reflect updated renewal date

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