Implementation - std117920040010

DOE-STD-1179-2004

IMPLEMENTATION

This technical Functional Area Qualification Standard identifies the minimum technical competency

requirements for Department of Energy personnel. Although there are other competency

requirements associated with the positions held by DOE personnel, this Functional Area

Qualification Standard is limited to identifying the specific technical competencies. The

competency statements define the expected knowledge and/or skill that an individual must meet.

Each of the competency statements is further explained by a listing of supporting knowledge and/or

skill statements.

The competencies identify a familiarity level, a working level, or an expert level of knowledge; or

they require the individual to demonstrate the ability to perform a task or activity. These levels are

defined as follows:

Familiarity level is defined as basic knowledge of or exposure to the subject or process

adequate to discuss the subject or process with individuals of greater knowledge.

Working level is defined as the knowledge required to monitor and assess

operations/activities, to apply standards of acceptable performance, and to reference

appropriate materials and/or expert advice as required to ensure the safety of Departmental

activities.

Expert level is defined as a comprehensive, intensive knowledge of the subject or process

sufficient to provide advice in the absence of procedural guidance.

Demonstrate the ability is defined as the actual performance of a task or activity in

accordance with policy, procedures, guidelines, and/or accepted industry or Department

practices.

Headquarters and Field elements shall establish a program and process to ensure that DOE

personnel possess the competencies required of their position. That includes the competencies

identified in this technical Functional Area Qualification Standard. Documentation of the

completion of the requirements of the Standard shall be included in the employee's training and

qualification record.

Equivalencies should be used sparingly and with the utmost rigor and scrutiny to maintain the spirit

and intent of the TQP. Equivalencies may be granted for individual competencies based upon

objective evidence of previous education, training, certification, or experience. Objective evidence

includes a combination of transcripts, certifications, and, in some cases, a knowledge sampling

through a written and/or oral examination. Equivalencies shall be granted in accordance with the

Technical Qualification Program Plan of the office qualifying the individual. 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. Training may

include, but is not limited to, formal classroom and computer based courses, self-study, mentoring,

on the job training, and special assignments. 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 used to provide individuals with the

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

Standard competency statements.