Appendix C Performance Measurement Guidelines - DOE-STD-1107-97_Reaffirm_2005

DOE-STD-1107-97

Appendix C

Performance Measurement Guidelines

Evaluation of individual performance in key radiation protection positions is critical to improving

overall performance in Department of Energy radiation protection programs. Therefore, individual

contributions toward meeting program performance objectives at a facility or site should be

objectively evaluated. Each of the Department's radiological facilities monitors program

effectiveness through a series of performance indicators. These are described in articles 131, 132

and 133 of DOE-STD- 1098-99. While the incumbent in a key radiation protection position may

not have an influence on a particular performance indicator used at his site, the incumbent

should work with management to identify appropriate performance expectations and appropriate

measurement mechanisms for that position.

Once performance standards have been identified for a key radiation protection position, goals

and objectives for individual performance may be cooperatively established between the

incumbent and his supervisor on an annual basis. Goals and objectives should be challenging but

achievable and must have a positive impact on the site's performance goals. Goals and

objectives should be meaningful, measurable, and consistent with the site's mission and function.

The goals and objectives that have been agreed on should be documented, with progress

periodically reviewed throughout the review period (e.g., monthly performance reviews throughout

the year). More frequent reviews will allow making adjustments necessary to achieve specified

goals or adjusting goals where warranted.

The following lists provide information may be used to develop performance indicators or

performance measurements.

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