Selection of Maintenance Supervisor Candidates From a Bargaining Unit

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candidates meet the minimum criteria for the position. The method used can be the same

method the facility uses for evaluating candidates from the facility work force. In addition, this

selection process should verify that the supervisors have a cultural understanding of the

facility's vision, mission, and goals.

If indicated by the results of this evaluation, newly hired supervisors should be enrolled in

selected portions of an initial training program. In addition, newly hired supervisors should be

given the opportunity to visit facility and DOE offices as appropriate before assuming

supervisory positions.

2.4 Selection of Maintenance Supervisor Candidates From a Bargaining Unit

Bargaining unit personnel are frequently selected for supervisory positions. The evaluation,

selection, and training program discussed in this document may need to be adjusted because of

contract requirements. However, the intent of this handbook should be applied when bargaining

unit personnel are involved.

2.5 Supervisors of Multidiscipline Work Teams

Supervisors of multidiscipline work teams will likely not have the detailed working knowledge of

all tasks performed by the team. Supervisors need a fundamental working knowledge of the

tasks being performed as well as broad knowledge of applicable facility work practices,

industrial safety practices, and "soft skills" necessary to effectively interact with team members.