Required Technical Competencies -1.1752E+11

DOE-STD-1175-2003

There may be situations where the incumbent in an identified senior technical safety management

position does not meet the education and experience requirements as discussed above. In these

cases, Management has various options to address or compensate for this situation. In developing

and implementing compensatory measures, it should be recognized that Management has the

responsibility to create a situation where there is an unbroken chain of fully qualified STSMs in

positions of authority. Examples of various options for compensatory measures can be found in the

Federal Technical Capability Manual.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

The competencies contained in this Standard are distinct from those competencies contained in

the General Technical Base Qualification Standard. All STSMs must satisfy the competency

requirements of the General Technical Base Qualification Standard prior to or in parallel with the

competency requirements contained in this Standard. Each of the competency statements defines

the level of expected knowledge and/or skill that an individual must possess to meet the intent of

this Standard. The supporting knowledge and/or skill statements further describe the intent of the

competency statements.

Note:

When regulations, Department of Energy directives, or other industry standards are

referenced in the Qualification Standard, the most recent revision should be used.

An STSM shall demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate technical safety

expectations and issues, both orally and in writing.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills:

Demonstrate the ability to represent and speak for the organizational unit on safety

management issues (e.g., presenting, explaining, selling, defending, and

negotiating) to those within and outside the Department.

Discuss the means of developing and/or enhancing alliances wi th external groups

(e.g., other agencies and governments, Congress, and clientele groups).

Discuss the benefits to safety management of promoting effective communication

and exchange across the Department including:

Focused sharing of information

Interaction and resolution of issues

Use of lessons learned

Describe how the following expectations are effectively communicated within an

organization to build a continuous improvement culture:

Development and exploration of new ideas are encouraged

Process quality and safety responsibilities within the organization are

understood

Individuals know how their work contributes to safety objectives and strategic

goals

Unsafe practices, nonconforming items and potential areas for improvement are

readily identified

Enhanced product and process safety and reliability are emphasized