Role of the Certification & Registration Chair
Guiding WABO forward through leadership, service, and collaboration.
The WABO Certification and Registration Chair supports WABO’s efforts to promote professional qualifications, credentialing, and recognition for building officials and related code professionals throughout Washington. This role helps ensure members understand available certification and registration opportunities and encourages continued advancement within the profession.
The role typically includes:
- Certification support: Promotes awareness of relevant certifications, credentials, and professional standards for building officials and code professionals. Create new programs and categories as new processes come forward.
- Registration guidance: Helps support processes or communication related to professional registration, recognition, or credential requirements.
- Member assistance: Provides information, resources, and direction to members seeking certification, renewal, or professional advancement.
- Coordination with partners: Works with WABO leadership, committees, training providers, and related organizations to support credentialing goals. Meet regularly with C & R Committee and all sub-committees (SIRP Advisory Board, Weld Advisory Board etc.)
- Professional development alignment: Helps connect certification and registration efforts with WABO’s broader education and training priorities.
- Standards and consistency: Supports efforts that promote consistent qualifications, technical competency, and professional excellence across jurisdictions.
- Reporting and communication: Shares updates, recommendations, or needs with the Executive Board and membership as appropriate.