Selection of Maintenance Supervisors from Outside the Facility's Work Force

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demonstrates proficient analytical ability

shows strong awareness of industrial safety

is aware of lessons learned from in-house and industry maintenance experience, and

demonstrates the propensity to seek out this information

High values and integrity

is committed to and demonstrates values that support organizational goals

displays professional ethics

has high personal standards of performance, and is committed to quality

has a positive attitude

Good judgement

takes a conservative approach toward nuclear safety and personnel safety

has an inquisitive, questioning attitude

is decisive; makes logical decisions

understands personal and policy limitations

maintains perspective; considers alternatives

Teamwork skills

demonstrates and advocates cooperation, collaboration, and involvement among craft and

facility personnel

encourages and provides critical and positive feedback in a constructive manner

recognizes achievement and consistently corrects behavior that is not conducive to

teamwork

promotes independent verification and peer checking

Motivation

exhibits a strong sense of responsibility for personal development

possesses an interest in and desire for additional challenges and responsibilities

Some techniques that can be used in conducting evaluations include assessment center

processes, aptitude tests, examinations of technical and supervisory topics, questionnaires, on-

the-job observations, interviews, and direct interaction with candidates. The techniques

selected should be applied in a consistent manner.

The evaluations should identify areas where additional training is needed and should form the

basis of the initial supervisory training program for the candidate. The evaluation should also

identify those who are not suitable for the position. Incumbent supervisors should be evaluated

using the same or a similar process.

2.3 Selection of Maintenance Supervisors from Outside the Facility's Work Force

Occasionally, a facility needs to hire maintenance supervisors from outside the facility's work

force. As a result, these newly hired supervisors may not have gone through all aspects of the

supervisor evaluation and training program discussed in these guidelines. In these cases,

facilities should conduct evaluations of the newly hired supervisors to determine if the