Background and Experience - std116020030013

DOE-STD-1160-2003

Conduct, or assist in conducting investigations of facility deficiencies, equipment failures,

accidents, injuries, or fatalities to determine causal factors and recommend corrective

actions.

Represent DOE in meetings, conferences, and committees involving technical issues,

policy, and other matters pertinent to occupational safety, and coordinate occupational

safety programs with other Federal agencies.

Identify the necessary hazard control measures and required abatement activities and

establish that the contractor is utilizing the appropriate hazard analysis technique for each

situation, including proper job postings.

10. Evaluate the contractor's hazard analyses program and procedures and establish that their

control measures and abatement activities are based on established hierarchy of controls.

11. Serve as chairperson, member, or technical advisor of accident/incident boards at the

assigned facility or other DOE installations.

12. Determine the need for, organize, and chair working groups involving DOE, contractors,

and other agency personnel in order to facilitate information exchange and to solve difficult

and complex issues or problems that could have occupational safety impact.

13. Understand and be knowledgeable regarding the procedure for obtaining a variance from

occupational safety standards and requirements.

14. Respond to congressional and public inquiries through appropriate channels. Prepare

expert testimony, briefings, and speeches to support DOE's occupational safety programs.

15. Represent the site and/or the Department at occupational safety meetings, professional

conferences, and technical standards committees.

16. Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in occupational safety issues or requirements.

Provide advice to both management and workers to resolve safety issues. These issues

may involve, but are not limited to, conflicts concerning schedule, cost, program

inconsistencies, improvements, equipment, or training adequacy as they relate to worker

safety and health or other safety requirements.

17. Evaluate or establish priorities and abatement for action involving occupational safety and

provide advice on consequences of deferring action.

18. Participate in special assignments and perform assessments related to occupational safety.

Any technical professional tasked with the above responsibilities will be provided with the

authority necessary to carry out these responsibilities.

Position-specific duties and responsibilities for occupational safety personnel are contained in

their office/facility-specific qualification standard or position description.

BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE

OPM's Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions Operating Manual 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. Federal Safety Engineers are required to meet OPM standards for Occupational

Series 803 or equivalent for the grade level of their position.