Background and Experience -1.1752E+11

DOE-STD-1175-2006

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

The OPM 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 STSMs are:

Education:

An STSM shall possess a scientific or engineering degree with a major in an academic

area that supports the functional responsibilities of the position. (Exceptions to this

requirement should be considered only in rare circumstances, and then in accordance

with OPM Qualification Standards Handbook.) An advanced technical degree is

considered to be an advantage. Additionally, professional credentials (e.g., Professional

Engineer) and industry certifications are desirable.

Experience:

STSMs should show a demonstrated capability to manage technical issues at the level

the position requires. For example, for a management position that is narrow in scope

with significant detail work, the STSM shall have a level of expertise close to that of a

subject matter expert. For a management position that is very broad in scope, STSMs

shall possess an interdisciplinary background, and shall also have demonstrated

technical competence in a specific area at a previous point in their careers. For

supervisory or managerial positions, STSMs should also have demonstrated leadership

skills. Previous or current experience as a qualified DOE Facility Representative, Safety

System Oversight, Industry (Architect Engineering or Nuclear Steam Supply System) or

Commercial Nuclear Utility Technical or Project Manager, Senior Reactor Operator

(Licensed or Certified), Nuclear Regulatory Commission Senior Resident Inspector, or

equivalent position shall be considered highly beneficial.

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 DOE M 426.1-1A.

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. Each of the competency statements is further described by a listing of

supporting knowledge and/or skill statements, which although not requirements, do describe the