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Society of Wetland Scientists Professional Certification Program
Application Information - Form B
INSTRUCTIONS:
Please prepare the application in English. Handwritten applications will be returned.
The application format presented is designed to facilitate use of word processing to
prepare the application. However, regardless of the technique used to prepare the
application (word processing or direct typing), the application format must be followed.
All information must be provided on the application form. Do not send resumes. Please
print or type application.
NOTES:
- It is the applicant's responsibility to provide full documentation of education and
related professional experience as a wetland scientist.
- NO APPLICATION CAN BE PROCESSED UNTIL A COMPLETE APPLICATION, FEE, AND ALL SUPPORTIVE
MATERIALS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED BY THE SOCIETY OF WETLAND SCIENTISTS PROFESSIONAL
CERTIFICATION PROGRAM.
- Nothing in this process shall be construed as holding the Society of Wetland Scientists
Professional Certification Program liable for actions or failure to act on the part of the
applicant.
- Refer to FORM A when filling out this application.
- This signed sheet must be returned with your completed application.
(Portion below can be printed or typed)
Application for:
___________ Professional Wetland Scientist (PWS)
___________ Professional Wetland Scientist (Previously certified as Wetland
Professional In Training) - See special instructions in Form A
___________ Wetland Professional In Training (WPIT)
Have you applied for certification before? _____No _____Yes, If YES, date _______
Were you a member of the Society of Wetland Scientists during the last calendar year
and a current paid member?_____No _____Yes
Print or type your name (with highest degree, if desired) exactly as you wish it to
appear on your certificate:
If certified, would you like a copy of your notification letter sent to your employer?
_____No _____Yes. If YES, provide name and complete mailing address of employer.
CODE OF ETHICS
As a wetland scientist, I will strive to conform to the Society of Wetland Scientists
Professional Certification Program Code of Ethics, which is printed on the back of this
sheet. I further attest that the information provided in this application, together with
all attached documents, is complete and true to the best of my knowledge.
Signature ______________________________ Date Submitted _____________
(Not valid unless signed)
Society of Wetland Scientists
Code of Ethics and Practice for Professional Activity
| 1.0 |
In their interaction with the public, a Professional Wetland Scientist or Wetland
Professional In Training shall: |
| 1.1 |
Only express opinions on wetland matters for which he or she is knowledgeable or
familiar with the facts. |
| 1.2 |
Facilitate the communication of facts and issues concerning wetlands with the press
and other media, except as restricted by contractual obligations. |
| 1.3 |
Accurately and adequately represent the facts and results of research and not base
decisions on theological or religious beliefs, political pressure, or client or supervisor
pressure. |
| 1.4 |
Accurately represent the capability of the science to resolve environmental problems
and the capacity of wetlands to contribute to the welfare of society. |
| 1.5 |
Reveal any conflicts of interest to their clients or the public that may interfere
with full representation of the scientific facts as they can be reasonably interpreted. |
| 1.6 |
Avoid the use of membership in SWS as a vehicle for personal or private gain. |
| 1.7 |
Accurately convey that SWS membership does not imply certification or qualification to
conduct wetland delineations, investigations, or related professional studies. |
1.8 |
Not knowingly present themselves as having credentials that they have not
earned nor maintained. Maintenance is defined as recertification and/or payment
of maintenance fees. |
| 2.0 |
To promote the well being of the profession, a Professional Wetland Scientist or
Wetland Professional In Training shall: |
| 2.1 |
Serve as spokesperson for SWS only as directed by the SWS Board of Directors. |
| 2.2 |
Promote the profession in a positive but realistic manner, so as to encourage
involvement by young professionals and contribute to their advancement in the profession
when warranted. |
| 2.3 |
Practice professional behavior that is free from sexual harassment or discrimination
with respect to religion, gender, sexual orientation, race, national origin, age, or
physical restrictions. |
| 2.4 |
Use laboratory animals and work in habitats of organisms in nature, including human
subjects, in complete conformance with federal requirements for the protection of
organisms and in line with currently accepted practices for individual species. |
| 2.5 |
Maintain the confidentiality of information produced for a client, as required by
appropriate federal and state laws. |
| 2.6 |
Produce a signed report to the SWS Executive Board when there is a verifiable breach
of code by another member. |
| 2.7 |
Refrain from attempting to injure the reputation of another scientist through the use
of false, biased, or otherwise undocumented claims. |
| 3.0 |
To promote the advancement of science, a Professional Wetland Scientist or Wetland
Professional In Training shall: |
| 3.1 |
Claim authorship or credit only for those papers, ideas, or practice to which one has
made substantial and significant contributions through writing, study concepts and design,
data collection, or data analysis. |
| 3.2 |
Not submit manuscripts for publication of material that has already been published or
is under review for a different journal or book, without notifying the publisher. |
| 3.3 |
Not use the unpublished data of others for publication without the consent and
attribution of the principal investigator responsible for collection and maintaining the
data. |
| 3.4 |
Maintain confidentiality of the contents of manuscripts of the authors when reviewing
a manuscript. |
| 3.5 |
Promptly review any scientific materials provided to one for review so as to expedite
the review and publication process of other researchers. |
| 3.6 |
Report promptly to the editor any errors discovered after a manuscript is published or
is submitted for publication. |
| 3.7 |
Maintain original records of research, methods, results, and analyses for a minimum of
three years beyond the termination of the project. |
| 3.8 |
Keep informed of advances in the field of expertise of the member, including the
literature, methods of measurement and analysis, and skills for the interpretation of
data. |
The format of the following sections of the application is designed to facilitate
application preparation through use of a word processing system. Please prepare
application following specifically the format presented below. Clearly NUMBER and TITLE
each section (as per the format). Where appropriate, provide information in LIST format.
Number pages consecutively starting with page number one (1); place page number at bottom
right on each page along with your surname. TYPE ON ONE SIDE OF PAGE ONLY; DO NOT type on
front and back of page. Please refer to Form A when filling out this application.
I. BASIC APPLICANT INFORMATION
A. Name (Last, First Middle)
B. Birth Date (Day)(Month)(Year)
C. Business Address *: Employer
P.O. Box or Street
City, State/Province, Postal Code , Country
Phone: (Area Code) Number
FAX: (Area Code) Number
Email:
D. Home Address*
P.O. Box or Street
City, State/Province, Postal Code , Country
Phone: (Area Code) Number
FAX: (Area Code) Number
Email:
* Indicate which address should be used in the Registry of Professional Wetland Scientists
II. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY EDUCATION
A. Completed Degree(s)
Provide the following information:
1. Institution(s)
2. Date(s) attended
3. Degree(s) & Year(s) Conferred
4. Major
5. If graduate degree, include thesis and/or dissertation title
B. Completed Courses
LIST all courses in their proper category, and where course titles do not describe
content, provide brief sentence describing course. Please specify all course credits in
semester hours (semester hour = quarter hours x 2/3). Provide the following information
for each category:
1. Course Number
2. Course Title
3. Semester Hours - Categories:
--Biological Sciences (At least fifteen (15) semester hours)
--Physical Sciences (At least fifteen (15) semester hours)
--Quantitative Sciences (At least six (6) semester hours)
--Additional Education Requirements For PWS Certification (Fifteen (15) semester hours or
equivalent)
III. QUALIFYING FULL-TIME EXPERIENCE
A. List each current and former employer(s) and supporting information. Start with
current employer first.
1. Employer (company, institution, or organization)
P.O. Box or Street
City, State/Province, Postal Code
Country
2. Supervisor's Name (or person knowledgeable of your experience)
Supervisor's Title
P.O. Box or Street (if different than above)
City, State/Province, Postal Code (if different than above)
Country (if different than above)
Phone: (Area Code) (Number)
3. Position of applicant and/or title
4. Period of time in position (Months/years from and to)
5. Duties and Responsibilities as a Wetland Scientist (BRIEF -- NOT to exceed 250 words)
6. At end of narrative, restate and answer the following question: "What percentage
of work time was devoted specifically to professional work as a wetland scientist?"
IV. ADDITIONAL SUPPORTIVE INFORMATION
A. Publications -- Give complete citations (author(s), year, title of paper,
publication & volume/issue, number of pages) for NO MORE than five (5) of your most
recent or significant publications.
B. Technical/Administrative Reports -- Give complete citations (author(s), year, title,
number of pages) for NO MORE than five (5) of your most recent or significant reports.
C. Oral Reports or Presentations -- Give year and title. Identify audience. Cite NO MORE
than five (5) of your most recent or significant presentations.
D. Other Involvements as a Professional Wetland Scientist -- Provide information that
supports your application, such as professional society memberships, offices held, honors,
duties performed, etc.
V. PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
A. List the following information for AT LEAST five (5) professionals who have agreed
to provide references on your behalf:
B. In addition, three of the above references must complete reference forms (Form C).
These forms must be submitted sealed with your completed application. Three of the references must be from a SWS member in good
standing, and two of the references must be from a PWS in good standing with
the SWsPCP. Good standing means the references are currently up-to-date with
their required annual maintenance dues. See FORM A for
specific details.
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