Evaluation Requirements - std115520020011

DOE-STD-1155-2002

Equivalencies may be granted for individual competencies based upon an objective evaluation

of the employee's prior education, experience, and/or training. Equivalencies shall be granted

in accordance with the policies and procedures of the program or field office. The supporting

knowledge and/or skill statements, while not requirements, should be considered before

granting equivalency for a competency.

Training shall be provided to employees in the Technical Qualification Program who do not meet

the competencies contained in the technical Functional Area Qualification Standard.

Departmental training will be based upon appropriate supporting knowledge and/or skill

statements similar to the ones listed for each of the competency statements. Headquarters and

Field elements should use the supporting knowledge and/or skill statements as a basis for

evaluating the content of any training courses used to provide individuals with the requisite

knowledge and/or skill required to meet the technical Functional Area Qualification Standard

competency statements.

EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS

Attainment of the competencies listed in this technical Functional Area Qualification Standard

should be documented by a qualifying official, immediate supervisor, or the team leader of

personnel using any of the following methods:

Documented evaluation of equivalencies

Written examination

Documented oral evaluation

Documented observation of performance

CONTINUING EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PROFICIENCY

DOE personnel shall participate in continuing education and training as necessary to improve

their performance and proficiency and ensure that they stay up-to-date on changing technology

and new requirements. This may include courses and/or training provided by:

Department of Energy

Other government agencies

Outside vendors

Educational institutions

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

continuing education and training program for transportation and traffic management personnel

are included in Appendix A of this document.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following are the typical duties and responsibilities expected of personnel assigned to the

Transportation and Traffic Management Functional Area:

A. Evaluates transportation and traffic management programs to determine whether the

program complies with applicable codes, standards and guides, regulations, Orders and

accepted practices (security, logistics, waste management, etc.)