Recruitment and Selection.

DOE-STD-1063-2006

5.7.1 Recruitment and Selection. Field Element Managers should develop

position descriptions and vacancy announcements that reflect the

requirements of this standard. Several mechanisms available to assist

field elements in the recr uitment of high quality candidates necessary for

their program are identified in the DOE M 426.1 -1A, Federal Technical

Capability Manual. In order for individuals to enter a Facility

Representative training and qualification program with the greatest

opportunity for successful completion, Field Element Managers should

select candidates based on the following selection criteria.

Education Requirements . Educational requirements are necessary

to ensure that the individuals possess the baseline knowledge to

successfully complete the training program, the ability to function

independently in the field, and the ability to understand scientific

principles and communicate in technical terms. Field Element

Managers should establish expected minimum education

necessary to provide competent technical assessment of the

contractor. Minimum education level is expected to be a

Baccalaureate degree or equivalent technical degree. Alternately,

completion of an appropriate formal training program and extensive

experience in a directly related field such as naval nuclear power,

commercial nuclear power, radioactive waste management, nuclear

weapons, nuclear research, industrial safety, chemical safety, or

accelerator facility programs is also sufficient.

Experience Requirements . Field Element Managers should also

establish and apply facility-specific experience criteria as part of the

selection criteria for Facility Representative candidates. The

facility-specific experience criteria should reflect the complexity,

hazard classification, and activity level of the facility and be

commensurate with the responsibilities, authority and duties of the

assigned position.

Physical Requirements. Field Element Managers should also

establish and apply appropriate physical requirements. For

example, most positions require moderate exertion, such as

walking over uneven surfaces; climbing over equipment,

machinery, ladders, and scaffolding; crouching, bending, stooping,

stretching; and moving in confined spaces. Most positions also

invo lve regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and

discomforts from use of protective clothing in elevated

temperatures, close proximity to moving machinery, heavy

equipment, hoisting and rigging activities; potential exposure to

hazardous and radioactive materials, and exposure to normal

industrial and chemical hazards. Safety and protective clothing and

equipment such as respirators, safety shoes and glasses, ear

protection, dosimeters, or other equipment is usually necessary.