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supplement this technical FAQS and establish unique operational competency requirements at

the Headquarters or Field element, site, or facility level.

It should be noted that the competency elements of management and leadership, general

technical knowledge, regulations, administrative capability and assessment and oversight are all

embodied in the competencies listed in this Standard. All of the factors above have a bearing

on safety. Although the focus of this Standard is technical competence, elements, such as,

good communication, recognized credibility, ability to listen and process information, and the

ability to guide an effort to get it right the first time are recognized as important aspects of

safety.

IMPLEMENTATION

This technical FAQS identifies the minimum technical competency requirements for DOE

personnel. Although there are other competency requirements associated with the positions

held by DOE personnel, this FAQS is limited to identifying the specific technical competencies.

The competency statements define the expected knowledge and/or skill that an individual must

meet. Each of the competency statements is further described by a listing of supporting

knowledge and/or skill statements, which although not required, do describe the intent of the

competency statement(s). In selected competencies, expected knowledge and/or skills have

been designated as "Mandatory Performance Activities." In these competencies, the actions

are not optional.

The competencies identify a familiarity level, a working level, or an expert level of knowledge; or

they require the individual to demonstrate the ability to perform a task or activity. These levels

are defined as follows:

Familiarity level is defined as basic knowledge of or exposure to the subject or process

adequate to discuss the subject or process with individuals of greater knowledge.

Working level is defined as the knowledge required to monitor and assess

operations/activities, to apply standards of acceptable performance, and to recognize

the need to seek and obtain appropriate expert advice (e.g., technical, legal, safety) or

consult appropriate reference materials required to ensure the safety of Departmental

activities.

Expert level is defined as a comprehensive, intensive knowledge of the subject or

process sufficient to provide advice in the absence of procedural guidance.

Demonstrate the ability is defined as the actual performance of a task or activity in

accordance with policy, procedures, guidelines, and/or accepted industry or Department

practices.

Headquarters and Field elements shall establish a program and process to ensure that DOE

personnel possess the competencies required of their position. That includes the competencies

identified in this technical FAQS. Documentation of the completion of the requirements of the

Standard shall be included in the employee's training and qualification record.