Background and Experience -1.1732E+11

DOE-STD-1173-2003

Administers and coordinates criticality safety programs for the Department, including

performing independent evaluations and special studies.

Provides technical assistance and advice in the area of criticality safety to other

organizations and independent review groups.

Reviews Office and/or contractor performance to identify trends indicative of

performance or compliance status.

Performs technical reviews and provides recommendations on Criticality Safety Program

documents (plans, schedules, etc).

Reviews and comments on a wide variety of operating contractor documents such as

authorization basis documents.

Evaluates, oversees, and provides emergency preparedness and emergency response

support related to criticality safety incidents in conjunction with contractor, Federal, State

and local officials, as required.

Develops, reviews and implements criticality safety policy, requirements and guidance.

Position-specific duties and responsibilities for criticality safety personnel are contained in their

Office/Facility-Specific Qualification Standard or Position Description.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

The U. S. Office of Personnel Management's Qualification Standards Handbook establishes

minimum education, training, experience, or other relevant requirements applicable to a

particular occupational series/grade level, as well as alternatives to meeting specified

requirements.

The preferred education and experience for criticality safety personnel is:

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering from an accredited institution or meet

the alternative requirements specified in the Qualification Standards Handbook for the

GS-0800, Professional Engineering Series

Experience:

Industrial, military, Federal, State, or other directly related background that has provided

specialized experience in criticality safety. Specialized experience can be demonstrated

through possession of the competencies outlined in this Standard.