**U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY**

**OAK RIDGE OFFICE**

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**[\[INSERT TOPICAL AREA OR ORGANIZATION NAME\]]{.mark}\
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**OFFICE/FACILITY-SPECIFIC**

**QUALIFICATION STANDARD**

**[DRAFT]{.mark}**

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CONCURRENCE AND APPROVAL

The DOE Oak Ridge Office (ORO) [\[INSERT SPONSOR ORGANIZATION
NAME\]]{.mark} is the sponsor for this [\[INSERT TOPICAL AREA OR
ORGANIZATION NAME\]]{.mark} Office/Facility-Specific (OFS) Qualification
Standard. The [\[INSERT SPONSOR ORGANIZATION NAME\]]{.mark} organization
is responsible for reviewing this qualification standard to ensure that
the technical content is accurate and adequate for its intended
application and for ensuring that the qualification standard is
maintained current. Concurrence with this qualification standard by ORO
management is indicated by the signatures below.

The Human Capital Assessment Group (HCAG) coordinates implementation of
the Technical Qualification Program (TQP) and assists line managers in
the development of ORO office/facility-specific qualification standards.
Concurrence with this qualification standard by the Deputy Director of
Human Resources is indicated by the signature below.

The ORO Federal Technical Capability Program (FTCP) Panel is the
approval authority for this qualification standard and is indicated by
the signature of the ORO FTCP Panel Chair below.

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CONCURRENCE:**

[\
]{.underline}William J. (Jim) Vosburg, Deputy Director, ORO Human
Resources Division Date

[\[INSERT SPONSOR MANAGER AND ORGANIZATION NAME]{.mark} Date

**APPROVAL:**

Larry C. Kelly, ORO FTCP Panel Chair Date

**TABLE OF CONTENTS**

SECTION

Concurrence and Approval [0]{.mark}

Purpose [0]{.mark}

Applicability [0]{.mark}

Implementation [0]{.mark}

Evaluation Requirements [0]{.mark}

Initial Qualification, Requalification, and Training [0]{.mark}

Duties and Responsibilities [0]{.mark}

Required Technical Competencies [0]{.mark}

PURPOSE\
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DOE M 426.1-1, *Federal Technical Capability Manual*, commits the
Department to continuously strive for technical excellence. The
Technical Qualification Program (TQP), along with the supporting
technical qualification standards, complements the personnel processes
that support the Department's drive for technical excellence. In support
of this goal, the competency requirements defined in this technical
qualification standard should be aligned with and integrated into the
recruitment and staffing processes for technical positions. This OFS
qualification standard contributes to the basis for developing vacancy
announcements, qualification requirements, crediting plans, interviewing
questions, and other criteria associated with the recruitment,
selection, and internal placement of [\[INSERT TOPICAL AREA OR
ORGANIZATION NAME\]]{.mark} personnel.\
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This ORO OFS qualification standard is required by DOE M 360.1-1,
*Federal Employee Training Manual*, DOE O 360.1, *Federal Employee
Training*, and DOE M 426.1-1, *Federal Technical Capability Manual*, as
part of the Technical Qualification Program (TQP) and as outlined in the
illustration below, supplements the department-wide General Technical
Base (GTB) qualification standard and Functional Area Qualification
Standards (FAQSs). [\[INSERT SUPPLEMENTAL ORDERS OR STANDARDS AS
APPLICABLE\]]{.mark}

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######### APPLICABILITY

This ORO OFS qualification standard establishes common
office/facility-specific area competency requirements for all ORO
[\[INSERT TOPICAL AREA OR ORGANIZATION NAME\]]{.mark} personnel who
provide assistance, direction, guidance, oversight, or evaluation of
contractor technical activities that could impact the safe operation of
DOE's nuclear and non-nuclear facilities.

IMPLEMENTATION

This ORO OFS qualification standard identifies the minimum technical
competency requirements for DOE ORO [\[INSERT TOPICAL AREA OR
ORGANIZATION NAME\]]{.mark} personnel. The competency statements define
the expected knowledge and/or skill that an individual must meet. Each
of the competency statements is further described by a listing of
supporting knowledge and/or skill statements, which although not
required, do describe the intent of the competency statements. In some
cases, expected knowledge and/or skills have been designated as
"Mandatory Performance Activities." These actions are not optional and
can not be exempted.

Generally, TQP 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 recognize the need to seek and obtain appropriate
> expert advice (e.g., technical, legal, safety) or consult appropriate
> reference materials 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.

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 on 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 TQP
Manual and the supporting knowledge and/or skill statements should be
considered before granting equivalency for a competency.\
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Competencies can be achieved in numerous ways including on-the-job
training; formal training and education courses, on and off the job;
self-study; rotational assignments; mentoring; etc. Each fulfillment
method, such as those below, is required to be documented.

-   Formal education (college courses and academic degrees)

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-   Documented observation of performance

-   Documented results of a written examination

EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS

The evaluation process identified below serves as a measurement tool for
assessing whether or not the participants have acquired the technical
competencies in this qualification standard. The following requirements
apply to the completion of this qualification standard. Verifying and
documenting that the competencies have been met may be accomplished by
delegated management, or by a subject matter expert (SME) designated by
ORO management. Any of the following methods may be used to evaluate a
competency. Each evaluation method is required to be documented.

-   Formal education (college courses and academic degrees)

-   Training (DOE, DOE contractor, other agency, vendor)

-   DOE experience/on-the-job training

-   Equivalencies for prior experience, education, and training

-   Documented oral evaluation

-   Documented observation of performance

-   Written examination (including test out)

Whoever performs the verification must provide some level of evaluation
to confirm the participant's level of understanding when self study (of
DOE orders, Federal and state/local regulations, procedures), or
required reading is used to satisfy a competency. In all cases, the
evaluation is documented by signature on the participant's Technical
Qualification Record. Documented satisfactory completion of the
competencies contained in this qualification standard ensures that the
[\[INSERT TOPICAL AREA OR ORGANIZATION NAME\]]{.mark} personnel enrolled
in the TQP are qualified to fulfill their duties and responsibilities.\
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[\[INSERT TOPICAL AREA OR ORGANIZATION NAME\]]{.mark} personnel input,
track, and print completion reports on technical qualification
competency information using DOE's web-based Employee Self Service
(ESS), which is located at <http://mis.doe.gov/ess/>. Upon completion of
the qualification standards, the completion reports are sent to the ORO
Human Capital Assessment Group (HCAG) for input into a centralized TQP
Administration Module database.\
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Participants should read the TQP Manual posted on the HCAG web site
prior to inputting information in ESS. The TQP Manual and other TQP
resources are available through the HCAG web site at
<http://www.orau.gov/tdd/QualPrgm/qualprgm.htm>[.]{.underline}

INITIAL QUALIFICATION, REQUALIFICATION, AND TRAINING

This ORO OFS qualification standard has been constructed using
information from position descriptions, DOE and ORO orders, and
discussions with incumbents. The format of this document follows the
department-wide functional area qualification standards developed by the
DOE Federal Technical Capability Program.

Qualification of [\[INSERT TOPICAL AREA OR ORGANIZATION NAME\]]{.mark}
personnel shall be conducted in accordance with the requirements of DOE
O 360.1 *Federal Employee Training*, DOE M 360.1-1, *Federal Employee
Training Manual*, and DOE M 426.1-1, *Federal Technical Capability
Manual*. Personnel are not required to requalify; however, they 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 continuing education
and training shall be documented in the employees Individual Development
Plan (IDP) and may include courses and/or training provided by:

-   DOE

-   Other government agencies

-   Outside vendors

-   Educational institutions

Beyond formal classroom or computer-based courses, continuing training
may include:

-   Self-study

-   Attendance at symposia, seminars, exhibitions

-   Special assignments

-   On-the-job experience

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific duties and responsibilities of personnel who fulfill this ORO
OFS are contained in each employee's position description.

REQUIRED TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Each of the competency statements defines the level of expected
knowledge and/or skill that an individual must possess to meet the
intent of this standard. Each of the competency statements is further
described by a listing of supporting knowledge and/or skill statements,
which although not requirements, do describe the intent of the
competency statement. In some cases, expected knowledge and/or skills
(at least one per working level and expert level competencies) have been
designated as "Mandatory Performance Activities." These actions are not
optional.

**Important Note:** When regulations, DOE directives, or other industry
standards are referenced in this OFS, the most recent revision should be
used.

[\[INSERT REQUIRED TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES BELOW, FOLLOWED BY SUPPORTING
KNOWLEDGE AND/OR SKILLS, AND MANDATORY PERFORMANCE ACTIVITIES (FOR ALL
COMPETENCIES REQUIRING A WORKING OR EXPERT LEVEL KNOWLEDGE)\]]{.mark}

1.  **[\[INSERT TOPICAL AREA OR ORGANIZATION NAME\]]{.mark} personnel
    shall have a working level knowledge of...**

> [Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills]{.underline}

a.  [Discuss the xxx.]{.mark}

> []{.mark}

b.  [Describe the xxx.]{.mark}

> []{.mark}

c.  [Discuss the major xxx.]{.mark}

> []{.mark}

d.  [Identify the xxx.]{.mark}

> []{.mark}

e.  [Discuss the xxx.]{.mark}

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[Mandatory Performance Activity]{.underline}:

> [With a safety assurance person, walk down significant areas of
> xxx]{.mark}.