Implemetation

DOE-STD-1175-2003

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, the 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 Functional Area Qualification Standard identifies the minimum technical competency

requirements for DOE 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 and with the utmost rigor and scrutiny to maintain the spirit

and intent of the Technical Qualification Program. Equivalencies may be granted for individual

competencies based upon an 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.