Deputy Secretary Responsibilities.

DOE-STD-1063-2000

4.3

Responsibilities and Authorities. Responsibilities and Authorities for

key positions at DOE Headquarters and Field Element Managers with

respect to the Facility Representative program are defined in DOE O

232.1A, Occurrence Reporting and Processing of Operations

Information, and DOE O 5480.19, Conduct of Operations for DOE

Facilities, and DOE M 411.1-1A, DOE Safety Management Functions,

Responsibilities, and Authorities (FRA) Manual and associated lower-

tier FRA documents. Specifically:

4.3.1

Deputy Secretary Responsibilities.

a. Establish DOE policy on Facility Representatives.

b. Resolve any cross-organizational disputes regarding Facility

Representatives.

4.3.2

Facility Representative Program Manager Responsibilities.

a. Guide DOE-wide program implementation and continuous

improvement.

b. Monitor DOE-wide implementation performance and

disseminate information to promote improved performance.

c. Sponsor an annual workshop to share lessons learned and

foster growth of the Facility Representatives community.

4.3.3

Secretarial Officer Responsibilities.

a. Ensure overall effectiveness of Facility Representative programs

at assigned field elements (FRAM Section 9.5.2), including

accomplishment of performance self-assessments and

associated corrective actions.

b. Ensure adequate allocation and use of resources for Facility

Representative programs at assigned field elements (FRAM

Section 9.5.2).

c. Provide developmental opportunities for Facility

Representatives.

4.3.4

Field Element Manager Responsibilities.

a. Determine facility coverage needs and make assignments of

qualified Facility Representatives to maintain day-to-day

oversight of applicable facilities (FRAM Section 9.5.2).

b. Select, train, and qualify Facility Representatives so that they

are capable of performing their assigned duties.