Cognizant Secretarial Officers.

DOE-STD-1063-2006

4.2.2 Facility Representative Program Manager.

a. Guide DOE-wide program implementation and continuous

improvement.

b. Monitor DOE -wide implementation performance and disseminate

information to senior DOE and NNSA managers to promote improved

performance.

c. Sponsor an annual workshop to s hare lessons learned and promote

continued effectiveness of the Facility Representative program .

d. Participate in periodic assessments of site Facility Representative

programs.

4.2.3 Cognizant Secretarial Officers.

a. Designate a representative to assist in fulfilling these responsibilities.

b. Review overall effectiveness of Facility Representative programs at

assigned field elements, including performance indicator information

and accomplishment of program self-assessments and associated

corrective actions.

c. Ensure adequate allocation and use of resources for Facility

Representative programs at assigned field elements.

d. Monitor and validate the number of Facility Representative positions

filled with qualified personnel to ensure that adequate Facility

Representati ve coverage is provided.

e. Provide developmental opportunities for Facility Representatives.

4.2.4 Field Element Managers .

a. Determine facility coverage needs and make assignments of qualified

Facility Representatives to maintain day-to-day oversight of

applicable facilities, using Appendix C, PROCESS TO DETERMINE

FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE STAFFING.

b. Select, train, and qualify Facility Representatives so that they are

capable of performing their assigned duties.

c. Clearly define the functions, responsibilities and authorities of the

Facility Representatives, and ensure that affected DOE and

contractor managers understand the role of the Facility

Representatives and provide the necessary access and support.

d. Establish a formal protocol for Facility Representatives to follow while

performing their duties.

e. Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the field element's Facility

Representative program and pursue changes to improve overall

performance and effectiveness, using Appendix A, FACILITY

REPRESENTATIVE PERFORMANCE IND ICATORS, and Appendix

B, FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE PROGRAM ASSESSMENT

GUIDE.