Certified Environmental Manager

To become a CEM, follow the steps below: ​

1. Submit a CEM Application online using your Nevada Environmental Activities account. Allow up to 6 weeks for application processing.
2. Pay the $150 Application Fee*. An invoice will be provided upon submitting the above application.
3. Once your application is accepted, you will be emailed the acceptance letter and invoice for the CEM exam. Pay the exam fee of $200*.
4. After the exam fee is paid, you will receive a payment receipt and exam registration letter for the next available exam.
5. Upon passing the CEM Exam, you will be issued a certificate and placed on NDEP’s list of certified individuals. If you do not pass the exam, you will need to retake it and pass within 2 years of your application submittal.
    

*Note, application and registration fees are non-refundable; however, exams can be rescheduled without paying an additional fee.

A CEM applicant must demonstrate their education, experience, character, and qualification though supplemental material provided with the application, including the following:

• A bachelor’s or advanced degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field.
• At least 3 years of environmental experience within the 5 years preceding the date of application.
• Three letters of recommendation from others with experience in environmental consulting attesting to the applicant’s moral character and competence.
• A statement declaring the details of any pleas of guilty or nolo contendere in any criminal proceeding and of any conviction of a crime.

In addition to the above, applicants must pass the State’s CEM exam with a score of 70% or better.

No. You must be certified by NDEP as a Certified Environmental Manager to provide services within the State of Nevada.  No exceptions.

Your certification is valid for two years.  To remain certified, you must submit a renewal application and pay the renewal fee prior to the expiration date.

If your certification lapses, you cannot legally continue to provide services in the State of Nevada. It is the responsibility of the certification holder to apply for renewal in a timely manner, as Certification Program staff have six weeks to review an application for renewal.