Background and Experience - STD113820000012

DOE-STD-1138-2000

Plan, observe, and evaluate industrial hygiene activities and contractor performance to

ensure the adequacy and effectiveness of contractor programs such as:

Technical performance

Plans, policies, and procedures

Management controls

Worker training and qualification programs

Occurrence reporting and corrective actions

Worker and public health and safety programs

Develop, review, and assess industrial hygiene documentation.

Develop, manage, and assist in the negotiations for regulatory agreements and permits.

Resolve or facilitate the resolution of industrial hygiene issues.

Develop, implement, and evaluate industrial hygiene strategic, baseline, project, and

program plans.

Promote the sharing of information and technology.

Conduct site-specific technology implementation evaluations.

10.

Evaluate the adequacy and effectiveness of Federal and contractor industrial hygiene

programs to ensure program compliance with Department Orders, standards, and guides;

Federal regulations, statutes, and codes; and applicable state and local regulations.

Additional duties and responsibilities specific to the site, facility, operational activities, and/or

involved organizations shall be contained in the facility-specific qualification standard(s).

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

The U. S. Office of Personnel Management's (OPM's) 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 industrial hygiene personnel is:

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, science, or a related discipline or

meeting the alternative requirements specified for engineers, or scientists in the

OPM Qualification Standards Handbook.