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DOE-STD-1185-2004

While the qualification program is directive on federal employees who participate in nuclear

explosive safety studies, it is intended that all certified nuclear explosive safety study group

members, regardless of organization, meet the knowledge and experience requirements of this

standard as directed in DOE-STD-3015. This standard replaces the requirements listed in DOE-

STD-3015-2001, Appendix A.

IMPLEMENTATION

This technical Functional Area Qualification Standard identifies the minimum technical competency

requirements for Department of Energy personnel. Although there are other competency

requirements associated with the positions held by DOE personnel, this Functional Area

Qualification Standard 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 explained by a listing of supporting knowledge and/or

skill statements.

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 reference

appropriate materials and/or expert advice as 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 Functional Area Qualification Standard. Documentation of the

completion of the requirements of the Standard shall be included in the employee's training and

qualification record.

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

intent of the TQP. Equivalencies may be granted for individual competencies based upon 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 Technical

Qualification Program Plan of the office qualifying the individual. The supporting knowledge and/or

skill statements, while not requirements, should be considered before granting equivalency for a

competency.

Training shall be provided to employees in the Technical Qualification Program who do not meet

the competencies contained in the technical Functional Area Qualification Standard. Training may

include, but is not limited to, formal classroom and computer based courses, self-study, mentoring,