Duties and Responsibilities - std-1161-20030012

DOE-STD-1161-2003

A description of suggested learning proficiency activities, and the requirements for the continuing

education and training program for mechanical systems personnel are included in Appendix A of this

document.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are the typical duties and responsibilities that are expected of DOE defense nuclear facility

technical personnel assigned to the mechanical systems functional area:

A. Assess the management and technical oversight of design, construction, modification processes, and

decontamination/decommissioning associated with the mechanical systems functional area.

B. Assess the effectiveness of contracting mechanisms (cost plus award fee, cost plus fixed fee, etc.) and

contractor performance evaluations.

C. Serve as a subject matter expert and technical resource for mechanical systems personnel training and

other technical matters.

D. Evaluate DOE facility and program mechanical systems for safe efficient operation, maintenance, and

testing, including emergency systems.

E. Participate in establishing and/or reviewing Department of Energy (DOE) orders related to

mechanical system practices and requirements.

F. Evaluate contractor compliance with relevant DOE Orders, standards, codes, and Management and

Operating (M&O) contractor operating procedures, etc.

G. Critically analyze system design basis documentation and related safety documentation.

H. Verify the application of quality assurance, configuration management, and safety requirements to

mechanical systems.

Position-specific duties and responsibilities for mechanical systems are contained in their Office/Facility-

Specific Qualification Standard or Position Description.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

The U. S. Office of Personnel Management'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 mechanical systems personnel is:

Education:

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution or meet the

alternative requirements specified in the Qualification Standards Handbook for the GS-0800,

Professional Engineering Series