Duties and Responsibilities

DOE-STD-1138-2000

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

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

knowledge and/or skill required to meet the technical Functional Area Qualification Standard

competency statements. Undergraduate and graduate level industrial hygiene courses offered

by the educational institutions listed in Appendix A may be supplemented by industrial hygiene

courses at accredited institutions to meet the minimum requirements of OPM Occupation

Series.

EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS

Attainment of the competencies listed in this technical functional area qualification standard

should be documented by a qualifying official or the immediate supervisor of industrial hygiene

personnel using any of the following methods:

CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PROFICIENCY

Industrial hygiene personnel shall participate in continuing education and training as necessary

to improve their performance and proficiency and ensure that they stay up-to-date on changing

technology and new requirements. This may include courses and/or training provided by:

Department of Energy

Other government agencies

Outside vendors

Educational institutions

A description of suggested learning proficiency activities, and the requirements for the

continuing education and training program for industrial hygiene personnel are included in

Appendix A of this document. [Note: Appendix A will be developed at a later date and is not

included as part of the initial issuance of the standard.]

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are the typical duties and responsibilities expected of DOE defense nuclear

facility technical personnel assigned to the industrial hygiene functional area:

Maintain communication with Headquarters, field elements, regulatory agencies, the

public, and other stakeholders.

Inform Department of Energy management of applicable industrial hygiene project status,

activities, and issues.