Evaluation Requirements -1.1752E+11

DOE-STD-1175-2006

Equivalencies should be used sparingly and with the utmost rigor and scrutiny to maintain the

spirit and intent of the TQP. Equivalencies may be granted for individual competencies based

on objective evidence of previous education, training, certification, or experience. Objective

evidence includes a combination of transcripts, certifications, and in some cases, a knowledge

sampling through a written and/or oral examination. Equivalencies shall be granted in

accordance with the TQP Plan of the Site/Office/Headquarters organization qualifying the

individual. The supporting knowledge and/or skill statements and Mandatory Performance

Activities should be considered before granting equivalency for a competency.

Training shall be provided to employees in the TQP who do not meet the competencies

contained in the technical FAQS. Training may include, but is not limited to, formal classroom

and computer-based courses, self-study, mentoring, on the job training, and special

assignments. Departmental training will be based on appropriate supporting knowledge and/or

skill statements similar to the ones listed for each of the competency statements. Headquarters

and Field elements should use the supporting knowledge and/or skill statements as a basis for

evaluating the content of any training used to provide individuals with the requisite knowledge

and/or skill required to meet the technical FAQS competency statements.

EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS

Attainment of the competencies listed in this technical FAQS shall be documented in

accordance with the TQP Plan or Policy of the Site/Office/Headquarters organization qualifying

the individual.

INITIAL QUALIFICATION, REQUALIFICATION, AND TRAINING

Qualification of STSMs shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of DOE M

426.1-1A.

DOE Program Managers, Site/Service Center Managers or NNSA Deputy Administrators shall

require personnel filling STSM positions to requalify every five (5) years. The DOE STSM

Departmental Sponsor/Lead FTCP Agent shall establish the specific requalification training

designed to update and maintain the qualifications of STSMs. DOE Program Managers,

Site/Service Center Managers, or NNSA Deputy Administrators shall document the

requalification process which shall, at a minimum include the following:

Items added to the STSM FAQS since the individual's last qualification or

requalification.

A combination of written examinations, oral examination, or facility/site walkthroughs,

as necessary, to demonstrate competency on the new material and those areas from

the initial qualification where the STSM has not demonstrated ongoing experience

during the past five (5) years.