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4. Adequate functional support from the Field Element Management.

What are the reasons for any FacRep attrition? Are FacRep's leaving for promotions,

laterals, downsizing?

What steps has management taken to ensure that the FacRep positions are career

enhancing? Are there senior or supervisory FacRep opportunities?

What continuing education is actively supported?

What role does Field Element Management have in the qualification process? Does

management provide the resources necessary to qualify FacReps within the time allowed

by the program directive?

How does line management support the actions taken by the FacReps at the respective

facilities? What is interface relationship between the FacReps and each level of DOE line

management? How often does line management `walk the spaces' with the FacReps.

How does DOE line management track and follow up on issues raised by the FacReps?

What local processes exist to allow FacReps access to Field Element technical expertise

regarding Contractor issues?

What local Performance Indicator data is used to provide indication of the FacRep program

status? What trending and analysis is done on Performance Indicator data? How is this

information used?

What incentive programs are in place and used effectively for the FacRep position? Do

these programs make the Facility Representative position desirable and career enhancing?

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