Retention - STD106320000039

DOE-STD-1063-2000

The continuing training program serves to improve the overall

technical capabilities and credibility of the Facility Representative

and the organization. Field Element Managers should also ensure

that opportunities to develop management skills are made

available, so that career progression for the Facility Representatives

is realized.

5.11

Retention. Several mechanisms available to assist field elements in the

retention of high quality personnel necessary for their program are

identified in the DOE G 426.1-1, Recruiting, Hiring, and Retaining High

Quality Technical Staff. These mechanisms may include:

a. Recognition and real-time management acknowledgement;

b. Access and interaction with senior DOE and Facility Managers, such

as on joint-walkthroughs and feedback meetings;

c. Mentoring from senior DOE and Facility Managers;

d. Qualification bonuses;

e. Performance bonuses;

f. Requalification bonuses;

g. Anniversary bonuses;

h. Educational reimbursement incentives;

i. Quality Step Increases based on experience and performance;

j. Higher GS Grade based on higher facility hazard category;

k. Higher GS Grade based on scope of facility assignments;

l. Higher GS Grade based for Facility Representative Program

Managers, Supervisors, and Team Leaders; and

m. Promotions based on knowledge and experience.