DOE-STD-1107-97 Reaffirmed 2005, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Key Radiation Protection Positions at DOE Facilities
Functional areas: Radiation Protection, Skills, Abilities, Radiation Protection
This document provides detailed qualification criteria for contractor key radiation protection personnel. Although federal key radiation protection positions are also identified in Table 1, qualification standards for federal positions are provided in DOE O 360.1 and the DOE Technical Qualifications Program. Appendices B and D provide detailed listings for knowledge, skills, and abilities for contractor and DOE federal key radiation protection positions. This information may be used in developing position descriptions and individual development plans. Information provided in Appendix C may be useful in developing performance measures and assessing an individual's performance in his or her specific position. Additionally, Federal personnel may use this information to augment their Office/facility qualification standards under the Technical Qualifications Program.
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Section 1
DOE STANDARD
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
FOR KEY RADIATION PROTECTION
POSITIONS AT DOE FACILITIES
U.S. Department of Energy FSC 6910
Washington, D.C. 20585
DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A. Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
DOE-STD-1107-97
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Reaffirmed
June 2005
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Available to DOE and DOE contractors from the Office of Scientific and
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Throughout document Change “RCM” to RCS”.
Pg 3 Change “DOE ORDER 360.1, “Training”” to “DOE ORDER 360.1B,
“Federal Employee Training””.
Pg 4 Change “DOE/EH-0256, Rev. 1, “DOE Radiological Control
Manual”” to “DOE-STD-1098-99, “Radiological Control ” (RCS),
Reaffirmed December 2004”.
Pg 6; Section 2.2.7 Change “…Programs and Hazards Management…” to “…Policy and
Programs…”.
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Change “the DOE Radiological Control Manual”” to “DOE-STD-
1098-99”.
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Criteria, 2nd para
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1098-99”.
Change “RCM 642.1”” to “RCS 642.1”.
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“radiological hazards”.
Pg A-13; Position Specific Delete 1st sentence.
Change 3rd sentence with “The raining and education provisions for
the individuals are established in article 654 [RCS 143.2]”.
Pg A-14; Notes (2) Change “related” to “one year of”.
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Requirements (2)
Replace second sentence with “DOE encourages pursuit of
certification by the American Board of Health Physics for senior and
professional staff.”
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Pg A-16; (2) Replace with “Because of the nature of their duties, RCT Supervisors
should generally be considered to be subject to the education, training
and skill requirements of 10 CFR 835.103 [RCS 646.1].”
Pg A-16; (3) Change “RCM 644.2”” to “RCS 646.2”.
Pg A-16; (4) Replace with “RCT Supervisors’ knowledge of facility radiological
control hazards programs and procedures should be reassessed every 2
years. DOE encourages the use of comprehensive oral exam boards
in accordance with Article 643.”
Pg A-16; (5) Change “RCM 644.4”” to “RCS 646.4”.
Pg A-17; (1) Replace with “Sites are encouraged to give credit toward completion
of standardized core training requirements for National Registry of
Radiation Protection Technologists registration [RCS 642.5].”
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Change “RCM 616.2”” to “RCS 614.2”.
Pg A-22; (4) and (5) Change “RCM 616.3”” to “RCS 614.3.
Change “RCM 616.4”” to “RCS 614.4”.
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“DOE-STD-1098-99, Radiological Control, Reaffirmed December
2004”.
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Manual” to “articles 131, 132 and 133 of DOE-STD-1098-99”.
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FOREWORD
Section 2
1. This Department of Energy standard is approved for use by all DOE Components and
their contractors.
2. Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data
that may improve this document should be sent to the Office of Worker Protection and Hazards
Management (EH-52), U.S. Department of Energy, Washington, DC 20585, by letter or by using
the self-addressed Document Improvement Proposal (DOE F 1300.3) appearing at the end of
this document.
3. DOE technical standards, such as this standard, do not establish requirements.
However, all or part of the provisions in a DOE standard can become requirements under the
following circumstances:
(1) they are explicitly stated to be requirements in a DOE requirements document; or
(2) the organization makes a commitment to meet a standard in a contract or in an
implementation plan or program plan required by a DOE requirements document.
Throughout this standard, the word "shall" is used to denote actions which must be performed if
the objectives of this standard are to be met. If the provisions in this standard are made
requirements through either of the two ways discussed above, then the "shall" statements would
become requirements. It is not appropriate to consider that "should" statements would
automatically be converted to "shall" statements as this action would violate the consensus
process used to approve this standard.
4. In December 1991, the Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board recommended
(DNFSB Recommendation 91-6) that the Department of Energy (DOE) review existing radiation
protection training programs at its defense nuclear facilities and develop and implement a plan
for an expanded training program at these facilities. Recommendation 91-6 also addressed
DNFSB concerns regarding the need for qualification criteria for key radiation protection
positions. DNFSB subsequently recommended (DNFSB Recommendations 92-7 and 93-3) that
the qualifications of all technical contractor staff and Federal employees associated with defense
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nuclear facilities be improved. The DOE Implementation Plan for DNFSB Recommendation 93-3
was designed to act as an umbrella for previous recommendations in training and qualification,
including Recommendation 92-7.
The following programs and directives respond to Recommendations 92-7, 93-3, and 91-6 as
they relate to qualifications criteria for radiation protection personnel:
Federal Employees
DOE Order 360.1, Training, became effective May 1995 and has as one of its objectives
to establish the requirements for the training and qualification of technical employees and
managers whose position requires them to provide management direction or oversight
that could impact the safe operation of a defense nuclear facility. In implementing this
order, DOE developed a Technical Qualification Program, which specifies base
qualifications for all DOE defense nuclear facility technical personnel. This program
requires that Functional Area Qualification Standards be developed for various technical
disciplines. In March 1995 a functional area qualification standard for radiation protection
personnel was issued. The Radiation Protection Qualification Standard, Defense Nuclear
Facilities Technical Personnel, provides program implementation responsibilities,
technical qualification standards, and expected competencies. The standard addresses
Section 3
all radiation protection positions associated with defense nuclear facilities. The DOE
Federal personnel key radiation protection positions identified later in this Standard are
enveloped under the Technical Qualification Program and the Radiation Protection
Qualification Standard.
In select cases, it may be appropriate to augment an individual’s competencies under the
Technical Qualifications Program. This should be accomplished by adding the necessary
information/competency into the individual’s Office/facility specific qualification standard.
Appendices B and D may be beneficial in providing guidance and example knowledges
and skills for these individuals. Although these appendices are geared toward
contractors, Federal personnel may use the information in order to identify sample
knowledges and skills to augment an individual’s Office/facility specific qualification
standard.
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Contractor Employees
DOE contractor qualifications for technical personnel are addressed by DOE Order
5480.20A, Personnel Selection, Qualification, and Training Requirements For DOE
Nuclear Facilities; and 10 CFR 830.120, Quality assurance requirements.
DOE 5480.20A was revised in November 1994 to meet Implementation Plan
commitments made in response to DNFSB Recommendation 93-3. This revision
improves the quality and consistency of training and qualification requirements for
technical professionals and management personnel of DOE contractors who operate
defense nuclear facilities. DOE 5480.20A provides requirements for the administration of
training programs and sets standards for the qualification of radiation protection
personnel at defense nuclear facilities. The requirements are based on DOE, Nuclear
Regulatory Commission (NRC), and related industry standards.
These programs provide the requirements to specify qualification criteria for radiation protection
personnel. This document supplements the requirements discussed above by synthesizing
qualification criteria from several source documents into a single reference. This document
provides an acceptable basis for development of qualification criteria for contractor key radiation
protection positions by describing the level of knowledge, skills, and abilities for key radiation
protection positions at DOE radiological facilities. Qualification criteria for personnel in key
radiation protection positions are provided in the appendices to this document. Appendix A
provides general and specific qualification criteria for contractor key radiation protection
positions. Appendix B lists knowledge, skills, and abilities for key radiation protection positions
and contains a sample contractor radiological control manager position description format.
Appendix C discusses indicators that can be used to develop performance measurement criteria
for contractor and DOE federal key radiation protection positions.
Appendix D is a compilation of generic descriptions of work and associated knowledge and skills
for health physics categories of work. The appendix comprises a document which was
developed separately from DOE’s responses to the DNFSB recommendations concerning
training and qualifications of key radiation protection personnel. This appendix provides
important additional guidance for developing training and qualifications for key radiation
protection positions. This appendix provides examples from which specific knowledge, skills,
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and abilities can be identified for contractor and DOE federal key radiation protection positions.
Although this appendix identifies management and supervisory skills for health physics positions,
the technical qualification criteria developed for each key position need not include these skills.
Management development and training programs should be relied upon to provide incumbents in
key positions with the requisite managerial and supervisory skills.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARAGRAPH PAGE
1. SCOPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Applicability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.3 References . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2. PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.1 Developing Qualification Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.2 Performance Measurement and Evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3. SITE RESPONSIBILITIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
APPENDIX A - QUALIFICATION CRITERIA FOR CONTRACTOR KEY RADIATION
PROTECTION POSITIONS
APPENDIX B - DETAILED EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS AND SAMPLE
RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL MANAGER DETAILED POSITION DESCRIPTION
FORMAT
APPENDIX C - PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT GUIDELINES
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1. SCOPE
1.1 Purpose
This document provides detailed qualification criteria for contractor key radiation
protection personnel. Although federal key radiation protection positions are also
identified in Table 1, qualification standards for federal positions are provided in
DOE O 360.1 and the DOE Technical Qualifications Program. Appendices B and
D provide detailed listings for knowledge, skills, and abilities for contractor and
DOE federal key radiation protection positions. This information may be used in
developing position descriptions and individual development plans. Information
provided in Appendix C may be useful in developing performance measures and
assessing an individual's performance in his or her specific position. Additionally,
Federal personnel may use this information to augment their Office/facility
qualification standards under the Technical Qualifications Program.
Note: The definition of a "key radiation protection position" is: DOE and contractor
personnel specifically designated by their organization to exercise discretionary
authority and/or make independent judgements and decisions beyond those
covered by established procedures concerning radiation protection issues
associated with the design, construction, operation and maintenance, or
decommissioning of defense nuclear facilities.
These positions include one or more of the following functions:
o DOE personnel specifically designated to develop, review, or approve
DOE orders, regulations, and other radiation protection requirements
relating to the design, construction, operation and maintenance, or
decommissioning of defense nuclear facilities.
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o DOE and contractor personnel specifically designated to develop, review,
select, or approve radiation protection guidance to implement orders,
regulations, and other requirements relating to the design, construction,
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operation and maintenance, or decommissioning of defense nuclear
facilities.
o DOE and contractor personnel specifically designated to translate radiation
protection orders, regulation, and other requirements into programs, plans,
procedures, and safety documentation relating to the design, construction,
operation and maintenance, or decommissioning of defense nuclear
facilities. Examples include personnel specifically designated to:
- Develop, review, and/or approve implementation plans or the
equivalent;
- Develop, review, and/or approve implementing procedures;
- Develop, review, and/or approve specific program documents in
accordance with the direction provided by radiation protection
orders, regulations and other requirements;
- Develop and/or approve training materials. and
- Develop, review, and/or approve training materials.
o DOE or contractor personnel specifically designated to select and conduct
the technical aspects of radiation protection programs. Examples include
personnel specifically designated to:
- Develop the criteria to select, review, test, calibrate, and/or
approve the purchase of radiation detection, measurement or
worker protection equipment;
- Develop, review, conduct, and/or approve the external and internal
dosimetry program, including the selection of algorithms and
models to determine worker radiation dose; and
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- Interpret radiation survey and monitoring data for the determination
of monitoring and appropriate worker protection equipment and
consideration of other work controls to protect the worker and
ensure personnel exposure and releases of material or effluent are
maintained as low as reasonable achievable.
o DOE and contractor personnel specifically designated to conduct
assessment of the implementation of radiation protection orders,
regulations and other maintenance, or decommissioning of defense
nuclear facilities.
1.2 Applicability
This standard applies to all DOE Headquarters and field organizations,
management and operating contractors, and laboratories (hereinafter referred to
collectively as "DOE components") working to the requirements of 10 CFR 835,
"Occupational Radiation Protection."
1.3 References
1.3.1 DNFSB Recommendation 91-6 Implementation Plan
1.3.2 DNFSB Recommendation 92-7 Implementation Plan
1.3.3 DNFSB Recommendation 93-3 Implementation Plan
1.3.4 DOE Order 360.1B, "Federal Employee Training"
1.3.5 "Technical Qualification Program"
1.3.6 "Radiation Protection Qualification Standard, Defense Nuclear Facilities Technical
Personnel"
1.3.7 DOE Order 5480.20A, "Personnel Selection, Qualification, and Training
Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities"
1.3.8 10 CFR 830.120, "Quality assurance requirements"
1.3.9 10 CFR 835, "Occupational Radiation Protection"
1.3.10 ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993, "Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for
Nuclear Power Plants"
1.3.11 DOE/-STD-1098-99, "Radiological Control", Reaffirmed December 2004
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2. PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1 Developing Qualification Criteria
Each DOE component should identify key radiation protection positions at their
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facilities. Once these positions are identified, detailed knowledge, skills, abilities,
and other qualifications should be developed and incorporated into appropriate
position descriptions. A sample position description format for a radiological
control manager of a generic facility is provided in Appendix B. Other position
descriptions can be patterned after this example. Appendix D provides a detailed
listing of knowledges and skills pertinent to radiation protection positions and may
be useful in developing appropriate qualification criteria.
2.1.1 Each DOE component should compare the level of knowledge, skills, and abilities
of incumbents in key radiation protection positions to the qualification criteria
identified in this standard. For Federal positions, qualification criteria are
contained in the Technical Qualifications Program.
Note: In some instances, this criteria exceeds the requirements of DOE Order
5480.20A and should be considered as guidance that may be used as part of an
effort to achieve excellence.
Note: In select cases, it may be appropriate to augment an individual’s
competencies under the Technical Qualifications Program. This should be
accomplished by adding the necessary information/competency into the
individual’s Office/facility specific qualification standard. Appendices B and D may
be beneficial in providing guidance and also in providing example knowledges and
skills for these individuals. Although these appendices are intended for
contractors, Federal personnel may find this information useful as examples of
knowledges and skills which can augment an individual’s Office/facility specific
qualification standard.
2.1.2 In cases where an incumbent does not meet the level of knowledge, skills, and
abilities appropriate for their position, they may be reassigned to another position
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or be given supplemental training to ensure that the employee develops the level
of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for the position.
2.1.3 Where the supplemental training option is chosen by management, the affected
incumbent and an appropriate level of management should work together to
identify the training necessary to upgrade the level of knowledge, skills, and
abilities. The identified supplemental training specifications, including a schedule
for completion, should be provided to the incumbent's direct supervisor for
incorporation into each incumbent's development plan or similar program.
2.1.4 Where appropriate, the need for interim measures to compensate for deficiencies
in an incumbent's qualifications or training shall be identified and implemented by
management.
2.1.5 Appropriate documentation such as that provided by course directors for
successful completion of supplemental training should be retained in the
incumbents personnel file. The incumbent's knowledge, skills, and abilities may
be evaluated through appropriate written, oral, or practical examination at the
conclusion of each supplemental training course to ensure that the course content
is valid and effective for reaching the requisite level of knowledge, skills, and
abilities.
2.1.6 The impact of the training on the individual's performance should be evaluated
during the ongoing performance management process discussed later in this
standard.
2.1.7 Training needs of a generic nature identified during qualification comparisons
should be forwarded to the DOE Office of Worker Protection Policy and
Section 7
Programs (EH-52). These supplemental training needs will be
analyzed to identify the need for new standardized training courses. The
availability of commercial courses will be considered in this determination.
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2.2 Performance Measurement and Evaluation
2.2.1 Performance criteria should be mutually identified by management and individuals
in key radiation protection positions. Setting personal goals and objectives
consistent with organizational goals and objectives is critical to achieving
excellence in radiological control programs and should be documented in
individual development plans or similar program.
2.2.2 Individual performance for key radiation protection positions shall be evaluated to
ensure that individual performance is meeting performance standards included in
individual development plans or in a similar program.
2.2.3 Individual performance standards should be used to provide timely feedback to
management and employees on progress toward achieving individual
performance goals and objectives.
Note: A series of radiological performance indicators are contained in
DOE-STD-1098-99 which may be used to set organizational goals and
objectives. These indicators may be used to develop measurable milestones to
monitor the performance of individuals in key positions. In addition to the
performance indicators listed in DOE-STD-1098-99, the Department
has identified data in the Occurrence Reporting and Processing System
(ORPS) which may also be useful in developing appropriate radiological
performance standards. DOE-STD-1098-99 indicators are provided in
Appendix C.
2.2.4 In addition to performance standards, personnel performance evaluations should
be conducted as a routine management function, providing employees with
feedback regarding how effectively they are performing their jobs.
2.2.5 Performance evaluations should be used to provide both management and
employees the opportunity to identify and correct performance problems.
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2.2.6 Measurable goals and objectives should be established to facilitate performance
evaluations by managers and gauging the performance of their staff. Employees
can use these measures to monitor their performance and make adjustments to
correct adverse trends.
Note: The performance indicators in DOE-STD-1098-99 can be useful in
developing individual performance goals and objectives.
2.2.7 Each manager of a key radiation protection position should work with the
incumbent to identify appropriate performance standards for that position. These
performance standards should be agreed to by both management and employees,
reviewed periodically to verify progress toward meeting the stated goals and
objectives, and modified to reflect changes in specific situations.
3. Site Responsibilities
Sites implementing the guidelines of this standard should review the facility specific training
matrix required by DOE 5480.20A. The matrix describes the specific training required to
operate the facility and notes deviations or exemptions from applicable requirements. The
matrix is an agreement between the DOE Operations Office and the contractor that defines
the basis for the facility radiological operations and provides the facility training requirements.
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Table I.
Key Radiation Protection Positions
DOE CONTRACTOR
OPERATIONS OFFICES
• Radiological Control Program Advisor or • Health Physicist
equivalent • Radiological Control Manager
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• Radiation Protection Branch Chief and/or Office • Radiological Operations Manager
Director • Radiological Health Manager
• Radiation Safety Officer • Radiological Engineering Manager
• Health Physicist • Radiological Building Engineering Manager
• Nuclear Engineers with radiological protection • Radiological Building Engineer
responsibilities • Dosimetry Manager (Internal and External)
• Physical Scientists with radiological protection • Dosimetrist (Internal and External)
responsibilities • Radiological Instrument Manager
• Environmental Engineers/Scientists with • Radiological Operations Section Manager
radiological protection responsibilities • Radiological Operations Foreman
• Contractors who provide health physics, • Radiological Engineering Health Physicist
radiological protection or control technical • Radiological Compliance Manager
support • Radiological Assessment Manager
• Emergency response personnel with radiological • Radiological Design Supervisor
protection or control responsibilities • Senior Radiological Control Technician
• Instructors for radiological protection or control • Radiological Control Technician Supervisor
training • Regulatory Compliance Manager
• Supervisors for the above positions • Emergency response personnel responsible for
HEADQUARTERS • Radiation Protection/Radiological Control
• Radiological Control Program Advisor • ALARA Planning Manager
• Health Physicist • Supervisors for the above positions (except
• Health and Safety Managers with radiological Radiological Control Manager)
protection or control responsibilities
• Nuclear Engineers with radiological protection or
control responsibilities
• Physical Scientists with radiological protection or
control responsibilities
• Environmental Engineers/Specialists with
radiological protection or control responsibilities
• Emergency response personnel with radiological
protection or control policy, planning or contractor
plan approval responsibilities
• Subject matter experts and instructors for
radiological protection or control training courses
• Supervisors for the above positions
radiation protection or radiological control
Instructors
Note: Although these appendices are intended for contractors, Federal personnel may find this
information useful as examples of knowledges and skills which can augment an individual’s
Office/facility specific qualification standard.
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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1
Position Matrix (Table A-1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3
General Qualification Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
A. Basic Qualification Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-5
1.1 Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6
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1.2 Experience . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7
1.3 Special Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
1.4 Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8
B. Supervisory Qualification Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
1.1 Management and Supervisory Abilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
1.2 Management and Supervisory Skills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9
Specific Qualification Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10
Radiological Control Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-11
Radiological Control Senior, Technical, and Support Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-13
Radiological Technician Supervisor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-15
Senior Radiological Control Technician . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-16
Radiological Assessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-19
Radiological Control Instructor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-21
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Qualification Criteria for DOE Contractor Key Radiation Protection Positions
Introduction
The criteria in this appendix have been divided into General and Specific Qualification Criteria for
DOE radiological facility key radiation protection positions. Due to similarities in the basic training
and qualifications for the contractor key radiation protection positions, six generic positions have
been identified and are discussed throughout this appendix. Table A-1 provides a listing of the
six generic key radiation protection positions, cross-referencing them with specific key radiation
protection positions. The General Criteria provide explanatory material for the Specific Criteria
identified for each of the six generic positions. In the text, the Specific Qualification Criteria for
key radiation protection positions follow the General Qualification Criteria.
It should be noted that this criteria is equivalent to or exceeds the requirements of DOE Order
5480.20A, Personnel Selection, Qualification, and Training Requirements for DOE Nuclear
Facilities and ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993, Selection, Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear
Power Plants. DOE 5480.20A provides a graded approach to qualification criteria that considers
the hazard inherent to the facility and the level of responsibility associated with the key radiation
protection position. This document used the highest standards from DOE 5480.20A and
ANSI/ANS-3.1 to provide guidance in the development of qualification criteria. This standard
supplements the requirements contained in DOE O 360.1, Training, and the DOE Technical
Qualifications program.
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TABLE A-1 - POSITION MATRIX
Key Radiation Protection Positions
Radiological Radiological Radiological Senior Radiological Radiological
Control Control Senior/ Control Radiological Assessor Control
Manager Technical and Technician Control Instructor
Support Staff Supervisor Technician
Health Physicist x
Radiological Control Manager x
Radiological Operations Manager x
Radiological Health Manager x
Radiological Engineering Manager x
Radiological Building Engineering Manager x
Radiological Building Engineer x
Dosimetry Manager (Internal and External) x
Dosimetrist (Internal and External) x
Radiological Instrument Manager x
Radiological Operations Section Manager x
Radiological Operations Foreman x
Radiological Engineering Health Physicist x
Radiological Compliance Manager x
Radiological Assessment Manager x
Radiological Design Supervisor x
Radiological Control Technician Supervisor x
Regulatory Compliance Manager x
Key Radiation Protection Positions
Radiological Radiological Radiological Senior Radiological Radiological
Control Control Senior/ Control Radiological Assessor Control
Manager Technical and Technician Control Instructor
Support Staff Supervisor Technician
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Emergency response personnel responsible x x x x
for radiological protection or control
Radiation Protection/Radiological Control x
Instructors
ALARA Planning Manager x
The above positions supervisors (except x x
RadCon Manager)
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GENERAL QUALIFICATION CRITERIA [adapted from ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993, Selection, Qualification, and
Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants, section 4.1 and DOE 5480.20A, Personnel Selection,
Qualification, and Training Requirements for DOE Nuclear Facilities]
The level of knowledge, skills, and abilities forms the basis for qualification requirements for key radiation
protection positions at DOE radiological facilities. Radiological control personnel should possess the
knowledge, skills, and abilities commensurate with their organization position and the responsibilities of that
position (10 CFR 830.120(c)(ii), Personnel Training and Qualification). An acceptable set of qualifications for
key radiation protection positions are provided in this appendix. Qualification is defined in terms of
education, experience, training examination, and any special requirements necessary for performance of
assigned responsibilities. Individuals should be qualified at the time of appointment to the position.
A. Basic Qualification Criteria
In the case of individuals who do not fully meet the literal requirements for a given key radiation protection
position, consideration may be given to the collective experience of the operating organization. Individuals
who do not meet the experience requirements for a position may be assigned to that position provided the
overall operating organization is considered balanced and strong and that DOE approval is obtained on a
case-by-case basis. Individuals temporarily filling a position due to the absence of its principal should
possess, as a minimum, the qualifications required for the corresponding position in the next lower functional
level. Such assignments should be justified and a time period for them specified and documented.
Temporary assignments should not reduce the collective experience requirements specified for that level.
Individuals filling positions having special requirements stated in this document should meet those special
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requirements.
Time spent in a structured, job-related development program may be considered experience meeting the
requirements discussed in this appendix if the individual performs tasks or observes and discusses the
performance of tasks similar to those that the individual will be qualified to perform. The structured program
should involve observation and performance of a variety of tasks that cover the range of duties of the
qualified position. The individual should perform the tasks under the direction of a qualified individual. To
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the extent possible, the structured program should contain hands-on experience that is directly applicable to
the job.
Experience requirements described in this appendix may be earned concurrently with other experience.
Where certification is specified in this appendix, it should be done by an individual responsible for the
performance area.
1.1 Education
Educational criteria are defined as baccalaureate, associate's degree, or high school diploma. The
successful completion of these educational programs should be determined by a transcript or other
documentation from an accredited institution. Where an academic degree is specified, the type of degree
should support the individual's functional responsibility in the organization.
1.1.1 Alternatives to Degree Requirements
Individuals who do not possess the formal educational requirements specified in this section should not be
automatically eliminated if other factors sufficiently demonstrate their abilities to fulfill the duties of a specific
key radiation protection position. These factors should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis and approved
and demonstrated by management.
The following are examples of acceptable alternatives to educational requirements:
(1) High School Diploma
(a) General Educational Development (GED) Test
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(2) Associate's Degree
(a) Successful completion of 43 semester credit hours of the technical portions of an engineering,
engineering technology, or related science program may be substituted for the associate's
degree. The courses should be in appropriate technical subjects relevant to the key radiation
protection position to be filled; or
(b) High school diploma plus completion of a job-specific performance-based training program
plus 1 additional year of related experience.
(3) Baccalaureate
(a) Professional Engineer's License; or
(b) Successful completion of Engineer in Training (EIT) examination; or
(c) American Board of Health Physics Certification; or
(d) Successful completion of one part of the American Board of Health Physics certification
examination; or
(e) Successful completion of 80 semester credit hours of the technical portions of an engineering,
engineering technology, or related science program may be substituted for the baccalaureate.
The courses should be in appropriate technical subjects relevant to the key radiation
protection position to be filled.
1.1.2 Experience Substitution for Education
Related experience may be substituted for education at the rate of 6 semester credit hours for each year of
experience up to a maximum of 60 hours of credit.
1.2 Experience
Experience requirements for key radiation protection positions are expressed in terms of time worked in DOE
nuclear facilities or in a technical job function related to DOE radiological activities. Experience outside the
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DOE complex may be considered on a case-by-case basis provided the types of radiological activities are
similar to those encountered in the key radiation protection position.
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1.2.1 Alternatives to Experience
Alternatives to (or exemptions from) experience requirements may be allowed based on a case-by-case
evaluation of the position requirements and the experience that the alternative(s) provide. Alternatives to
experience should be allowed if the alternate experience was acquired by performing duties similar to those
for which the individual seeks qualification. Time spent in training is not considered applicable experience
except as discussed below.
1.2.2 Related Experience
Where course work is related to job assignments, post-secondary education may be substituted for related
experience at a ratio of 2 years of education for 1 year of experience. Total credit for post-secondary
education should not exceed 2 years.
1.3 Special Requirements
This appendix addresses a preference for American Board of Health Physics certification and National
Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists registration for certain positions. Individuals filling key
radiation protection positions should be encouraged to attain these certifications, but should not be excluded
if certification or registration is not attained.
1.4 Training
The Department has promulgated standardized training programs for general employees, radiological
workers, and radiological control technicians. Radiological control technicians and their direct supervisors
should be qualified in accordance with the standardized training for radiological control technicians. The
training needs for other key radiation protection positions may be identified and included in the individual
development plans or in a similar program.
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B. Supervisory Qualification Criteria
Individuals in management and supervisory key radiation protection positions have responsibility for providing
the decisions to assess and control radiological activities to ensure worker health and safety is effectively
protected. Managers provide coordination and direction for their functional area and provide coordination
among other groups within the contractor, DOE Headquarters, or field office organization. Managers and
supervisors typically develop and administer the radiological control program and policies. They also support
implementation of these programs and policies. Supervisory duties include ensuring work is performed in
compliance with procedures, policies, and industrial safety practices.
1.1 Management and Supervisory Abilities
The following list describes acceptable abilities for management and supervisory key radiation protection
positions:
1.1.1 Ability to develop and implement strategic and tactical plans for the administration of a complex
radiological protection program; and
1.1.2 Ability to identify areas where policy direction is needed, and then promulgate policy in all areas of
radiological protection.
1.1.3 Ability to communicate with and motivate personnel.
1.2 Management or Supervisory Skills
Managers and supervisors should have prior training or experience in supervision or management. Training
for supervisors should develop their skills in the following areas:
1.2.1 Management responsibilities;
1.2.2 Problem analysis and decision making;
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1.2.3 Administrative policies and procedures; and
1.2.4 Interpersonal skills.
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATION CRITERIA
Qualification criteria for the following six generic radiation protection positions are included in Appendix A:
Radiological Control Manager; Radiological Control Senior/Technical and Support Staff; Radiological Control
Technician Supervisor; Senior Radiological Control Technician; Radiological Assessor; and Radiological
Control Instructor. Most of these positions are referenced in DOE-STD-1098-99; however, the assessor
and instructor positions are not specifically described. These two positions are necessary to implement
the guidance of DOE-STD-1098-99 and are directly related to specific key radiation protection positions
identified by the Department.
Qualification criteria adapted from DOE-1098-99 appear as references in brackets with the appropriate
article number cited (e.g., [RCS 642.1]); those adapted from ANSI/ANS-3.1-1993, Selection,
Qualification, and Training of Personnel for Nuclear Power Plants, appear as references in brackets
with the appropriate section number from the ANSI standard (e.g., [ANSI/ANS-3.1, 4.4.4]); those
adapted from DOE 5480.20A, Personnel Selection, Qualification, and Training Requirements for DOE
Nuclear Facilities, appear as references in brackets (e.g., [DOE 5480.20A, Chap. II]).
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RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL MANAGER
Radiological Control Manager Emergency response personnel
POSITION SPECIFICATION
The Radiological Control Manager should be an experienced professional in radiological control and be
familiar with the design features and operations of the facility that affect the radiological hazards.
[RCS 142.1]
The Radiological Control Manager should have the technical competence and experience to establish
radiological control programs and the supervisory capability to direct the implementation and maintenance of
radiological control programs. [RCS 142.2]
The Radiological Control Manager should have knowledge of Federal, State, and local regulations and
requirements, and of national and international radiation protection standards and recommendations.
The Radiological Control Manager should have knowledge of techniques in the development of
comprehensive radiation protection programs for a large industrial/nuclear complex.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Baccalaureate in science, health physics, or engineering. [DOE 5480.20A, Chap. II and ANSI/ANS
3.1, 4.3.3]
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Acceptable experience for the position [ANSI/ANS 3.1, 4.3.3]:
Related experience 4 yr
which should include
DOE radiological activities 3 yr
Supervisory or Management 1 yr
On-site ½ yr
Notes:
(1) Certification by the American Board of Health Physics provides equivalency to the related experience
and education required above. [RCS 142.3]
(2) Advanced academic degrees can count as related experience where course work related to
radiological control is involved. [RCS 142.3]
Special Requirements:
(1) Management and supervisory skills described in section B of the General Qualification Criteria,
paragraph 1.2, of this appendix. [ANSI/ANS 3.1, 4.3.3]
(2) During the years of DOE radiological activities experience, the individual should have participated in
supervision or management activities associated with DOE radiological activities for 3 months.
(3) Management should provide persons assigned to or being considered for the position of Radiological
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Control Manager a structured program leading to certification by the American Board of Health
Physics. [RCS 142.5]
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RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL SENIOR, TECHNICAL, AND SUPPORT STAFF
Health Physicist Radiological Operations Radiological Health
Manager Manager
Radiological Engineering Radiological Building Radiological Building
Manager Engineering (RBE) Engineer (RBE)
Manager
Dosimetry Manager Dosimetrist (Internal and Radiological Instrument
(Internal and External) External) Manager
Radiological Operations Radiological Engineering Radiological Design
Section Manager Health Physicist Supervisor
Emergency response ALARA Planning Manager
personnel
POSITION SPECIFICATION
Radiological support personnel perform health physics and radiological engineering, dosimetry,
bioassay, independent oversight, instrumentation, and calibration functions. The training and
education provisions for these individuals are established in article 654. [RCS 143.2]
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Education:
Baccalaureate in science, health physics, or engineering. This should include formal training in
radiation protection. [DOE 5480.20A, Chap. II and ANSI/ANS 3.1, 4.3.3]
Acceptable experience for the position [DOE 5480.20A, Chap II]:
Related experience 4 yr
which should include
DOE radiological activities 3 yr
On-site ½ yr
Notes:
(1) Certification by the American Board of Health Physics provides equivalency to the related experience
and education required above. [RCS 142.3]
(2) Advanced academic degrees can count as one year of experience where course work related to
radiological control is involved. [RCS 142.3]
Special Requirements:
(1) During the 3 years of experience with DOE radiological activities, the individual should have
participated in radiological control organization activities for 6 months.
(2) A continuing training program should be established. DOE encourages pursuit of certification by
the American Board of Health Physics for senior and professional staff members. [RCS 143.1]
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RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL TECHNICIAN SUPERVISOR
Radiological Operations Radiological Control Emergency response
Foreman Technician Supervisor personnel
POSITION SPECIFICATION
The Radiological Control Technician Supervisor is responsible for supervision of radiological protection
monitoring and control activities. [DOE 5480.20A, Chap. II and ANSI/ANS 3.1, 4.4.6]
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
High school diploma. [ANSI/ANS 3.1, 4.4.6]
Acceptable experience for the position [ANSI/ANS 3.1, 4.4.6]:
Related experience 3 yr
which should include
DOE radiological activities 2 yr
On-site ¼ yr
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Special Requirements:
(1) During the 2 years of DOE radiological activities experience, the individual should have participated in
radiological control organization activities at a DOE facility for 6 months.
(2) Becuse of the nature of their duties, RCT Supervisors should generally be considered to be subject
to the education, training, and skills requirements of 10 CFR 835.103. [RCS 646.1]
(3) Radiological Control Technician Supervisors should have supervisory and leadership capabilities to
direct the work of technicians; effectively interact with crafts, line supervisors, professional staff and
other managers; and be able to respond to and direct others in emergency and abnormal situations.
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[RCS 646.2]
(4) RCT Supervisors' knowledge of a facility's RadCon hazards, programs, and procedures should be
reassessed every 2 yrs. DOE encourages the use of comprehensive Oral Exam Boards per RCS 643.
(5) Oral Examination Boards should focus on the ability to analyze situations and supervise subordinates.
The Radiological Control Technician Supervisor's depth of knowledge should exceed that expected of
a Senior Radiological Control Technician. [RCS 646.4]
Senior Radiological Control Technician Emergency response personnel
POSITION SPECIFICATION
Senior Radiological Control Technicians are responsible for monitoring radiological work, prescribing
radiological controls for various radiological activities, and conducting radiological surveys. Technicians
interpret and verify field data accumulated from radiological surveys and monitoring. [ANSI/ANS 3.1, 4.5.3]
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
High school diploma [DOE 5480.20A, Chap. II and ANSI/ANS 3.1, 4.5.3.2]
Acceptable experience for the position [DOE 5480.20A, Chap. II and ANSI/ANS 3.1]:
Related experience 3 yr
which should include
DOE radiological activities 1 yr
On-site ¼ yr
Notes:
(1) Sites are encouraged to give credit toward completion of standardized core training requirements
for National Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists registration. [RCS 642.5]
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Special Requirements:
(1) Senior Radiological Control Technician qualification consists of the standardized core course training
material, on-the-job training per these Qualification Criteria, and passing both a final comprehensive
written examination and final Oral Examination Board. [RCS 642.1]
(2) Senior Radiological Control Technicians should be trained using the standardized core course training
materials and, in addition, should emphasize site-specific information. [RCS 642.2]
(3) Senior Radiological Control Technician candidates who have prerequisite knowledge, such as college
credit, operational experience, or related qualifications, may satisfy individual sections of the
standardized core course training requirements by passing comprehensive challenge examinations.
[RCS 642.3]
(4) Senior Radiological Control Technicians should meet the physical requirements to handle personal
protective equipment and other equipment and should assist others in work locations, commensurate
with their assignments. [RCS 642.4]
(5) Senior Radiological Control Technicians are encouraged to pursue registration by the National
Registry of Radiation Protection Technologists (NRRPT). [RCS 642.5]
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RADIOLOGICAL ASSESSOR
Radiological Compliance Radiological Assessment Regulatory Compliance
Manager Manager Manager
POSITION SPECIFICATION
The Radiological Assessor is the individual responsible for independently evaluating the effectiveness of
implementing the contractor radiological control program, as well as compliance with policies and
procedures.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Baccalaureate in engineering or related science, including formal training in radiation protection.
[DOE 5480.20A, Chap II and ANSI/ANS 3.1, 4.3.7]
Acceptable experience for the position [DOE 5480.20A, Chap. II and ANSI/ANS 3.1, 4.3.7]:
Related experience 4 yr
which should include
DOE radiological activities 3 yr
Supervisory or Management 1 yr
Special Requirements:
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(1) These personnel should have the management and supervisory skills described in section B,
paragraph 1.2, of this appendix. [ANSI/ANS 3.1, 4.3.7]
(2) These personnel should have 1 year of experience performing quality verification activities in
radiological controls. [ANSI/ANS 3.1, 4.3.7]
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(3) These personnel should possess knowledge of radiological protection programs sufficient to review
plans and procedures pertaining to radiological protection.
(4) Radiological assessment personnel should have technical knowledge sufficient to provide
independent oversight of health physics, radiological engineering, dosimetry, bioassay,
instrumentation, and calibration functions.
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RADIOLOGICAL CONTROL INSTRUCTOR
Radiation Protection Instructor Radiological Control Instructor
POSITION SPECIFICATION
Radiological control instructors are responsible for instructing individuals in radiation protection/radiological
control.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
High school diploma. [DOE 5480.20A, Chap. II and ANSI/ANS 3.1, 4.5.4]
Acceptable experience for the position [DOE 5480.20A, Chap. II and ANSI/ANS 3.1, 4.5.4]:
Related experience: 2 yr
which should include
DOE radiological activities ¼ yr
Special Requirements:
(1) These personnel should have demonstrated knowledge of instructional techniques through training or
experience and be certified as a qualified instructor for the material being presented. [ANSI/ANS 3.1,
4.5.4]
(2) All instructors should be qualified in accordance with the contractor's site Instructor Qualification
Program or possess equivalent qualifications. [RCS 614.1]
(3) Instructors should have the technical knowledge, experience, and instructional skills required to fulfill
their assigned duties. [DOE 5480.20A, Chap. II and RCS 614.2]
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(4) Instructors-in-training should be monitored by a qualified instructor. [RCS 614.3]
(5) Subject matter experts without instructor qualification may provide training in their areas of expertise.
However, these subject matter experts should be trained as instructors when this occurs routinely.
[RCS 614.4]
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Detailed Examples of Knowledge and Skills
and
Sample Radiological Control Manager
Detailed Position Description Format
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Detailed Examples of Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge Levels for the Performance of Radiation Protection Functions
Radiological Protection Standards, Regulations, and Requirements
International Commission on Radiological Units and Measurements (ICRU) reports
Institute for Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) guidelines
American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standards
National Commission for Radiation Protection (NCRP) reports
International Commission for Radiation Protection (ICRP) publications
Department of Energy (DOE) regulations
DOE limits
Title 10 Code of Federal Regulations Part 835 (10 CFR 835), Occupational Radiation
Protection; Final Rule
DOE Orders
DOE-STD-1098-99, Radiological Control, Reaffirmed December 2004
Radioactive waste management requirements
Non-Radiological Standards, Regulations, and Requirements
Conduct/formality of operations
Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) techniques
Occurrence reporting, requirements and procedures
Facility design
Facility, site, and processes
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Contractor organization and administration
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Contamination Control
Release criteria for materials/equipment
Surface contamination levels
Protective clothing and equipment
Potential sources of airborne contamination
Confinement systems
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Knowledge Levels for the Performance of Radiation Protection Functions (continued)
Instrumentation, Surveys, and Monitoring
Instrumentation
Instrumentation calibration
Surveying techniques
Radiation monitoring (alpha, beta/gamma, neutron, radon, radon progeny)
Monitoring systems
Detection and alarm systems
Air sampling methods
Surveillance techniques
Personnel Exposure Control
As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) programs
Control of external exposure (time, distance, shielding, quantity)
Control of internal exposure (time, respiratory protection, quantity)
Access control techniques
Radiation producing machines
Confinement systems
Personnel Dosimetry and Dose Assessment
Exposure estimating procedures
Potential intake occurrences
Routine and non-routine bioassay program components
Personnel dosimetry
Internal dosimetry
Nuclear accident dosimetry (NAD)
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Sample analysis
Internal dose equivalent
Induced activity
Dose assessment
Dose calculation techniques
Measurements
Modeling techniques
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Knowledge Levels for the Performance of Radiation Protection Functions (continued)
Record keeping and Reporting Requirements
Records management
Records storage
Types and procedures for personnel dosimeters
Trend analysis techniques
Radiological work permit documentation
Survey documentation for area monitoring
Personnel monitoring documentation
Training requirements
Visitor Orientation
General Employee Radiological Training (GERT)
Radiological Worker Training (RW I & II)
Radiological Control Technician (RCT)
Technical support personnel training
Supervisory/management training
Skills for the Performance of Radiation Protection Functions
Communication Skills
Technical writing
Computer
Making public presentations
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Analytical/Interpretive Skills
Program and procedure evaluation
Accident investigation
Root cause analysis
Evaluating contractor performance
Trending
Interpreting codes and standards
Evaluating training programs
Skills for the Performance of Radiation Protection Functions (continued)
Project Management Skills
Planning and scheduling resources
Inspection
Negotiation
Observation Skills
Surveillance
Observation
Investigative techniques
Instrumentation and Monitoring
Use (calibration and maintenance) of instrumentation
Radiological surveys and monitoring (radiation, airborne radioactivity)
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Management Skills
Team building
Conflict resolution
Interview techniques
Communications
Interpersonal relationships
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Sample Radiological Control Manager Detailed Position Description Format
POSITION SPECIFICATION
The specific position specification should include major duties, management responsibilities , and
technical work responsibilities, and should address the following criteria for the Radiological
Control Manager Position:
The Radiological Control Manager should be an experienced professional in radiological
control and be familiar with the design features and operations of the facility that affect the
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potential for exposures of persons to radiation and/or radioactive material.
The Radiological Control Manager should have the technical competence and experience
to establish radiological control programs and the supervisory capability to direct the
implementation and maintenance of radiological control programs.
The Radiological Control Manager should have knowledge of Federal, State, and local
regulations and requirements, and of national and international radiation protection
standards and recommendations.
The Radiological Control Manager should have knowledge of techniques in the
development of comprehensive radiation protection programs for an industrial/nuclear
complex.
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QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Baccalaureate in science, health physics, or engineering.
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Acceptable experience for the position:
Related experience 4 yr
which should include
DOE radiological activities 3 yr
Supervisory or Management 1 yr
On-site ½ yr
Notes:
(1) Certification by the American Board of Health Physics provides equivalency to the related
experience and education required above.
(2) Advanced academic degrees can count as related experience where course work related to
radiological control is involved.
Special Requirements:
(1) Management and supervisory skills described in section B, paragraph 1.2, of appendix A.
(2) During the years of DOE radiological activities experience, the individual should have
participated in supervision or management activities associated with DOE radiological
activities at a DOE radiological facility for 3 months.
(3) Management should provide persons assigned to, or being considered for, the position of
Radiological Control Manager a structured program leading to certification by the American
Board of Health Physics.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The following lists are the general knowledge, skills, and abilities that should be possessed by the
Radiological Control Manager. These lists may be expanded to include the more detailed
knowledge, skills, and abilities that are related to the functions of the Radiological Control
Manager at their site.
Knowledge Required for the Radiological Control Manager:
Radiological Protection Standards, Regulations, and Requirements
Non-radiological Standards, Regulations, and Requirements
Contamination Control
Instrumentation, Surveys, and Monitoring
Personnel Exposure Control
Personnel Dosimetry and Dose Assessment
Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements
Training Requirements
Skills Required for the Radiological Control Manager:
Personnel Management Skills
Communication Skills
Analytical/Interpretive Skills
Project Management Skills
Observation Skills
Instrumentation and Monitoring
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Abilities Required for the Radiological Control Manager:
Develop and implement strategic and tactical plans for the administration of a complex
radiological protection program.
Identify areas where policy direction is needed and then promulgate policy in all areas of
radiological protection.
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Performance Measurement Guidelines
Evaluation of individual performance in key radiation protection positions is critical to improving
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overall performance in Department of Energy radiation protection programs. Therefore, individual
contributions toward meeting program performance objectives at a facility or site should be
objectively evaluated. Each of the Department's radiological facilities monitors program
effectiveness through a series of performance indicators. These are described in articles 131, 132
and 133 of DOE-STD- 1098-99. While the incumbent in a key radiation protection position may
not have an influence on a particular performance indicator used at his site, the incumbent
should work with management to identify appropriate performance expectations and appropriate
measurement mechanisms for that position.
Once performance standards have been identified for a key radiation protection position, goals
and objectives for individual performance may be cooperatively established between the
incumbent and his supervisor on an annual basis. Goals and objectives should be challenging but
achievable and must have a positive impact on the site's performance goals. Goals and
objectives should be meaningful, measurable, and consistent with the site's mission and function.
The goals and objectives that have been agreed on should be documented, with progress
periodically reviewed throughout the review period (e.g., monthly performance reviews throughout
the year). More frequent reviews will allow making adjustments necessary to achieve specified
goals or adjusting goals where warranted.
The following lists provide information may be used to develop performance indicators or
performance measurements.
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Table 1-1 Suggested Radiological Performance Indicators
Exposure control
a. Collective dose
b. Average worker dose
c. Maximum dose to a worker
d. Number of unplanned exposures resulting in doses greater than the Administrative
Control Level
e. Number of dose assessments for lost or damaged dosimeters
f. Maximum neutron dose to a worker
Personnel contamination
a. Number of skin and personal clothing contaminations
b. Number of contaminated wounds
c. Number of facial contaminations
Control of internal exposure
a. Number of positive bioassays
b. Number of airborne events
c. Number of alarms on airborne monitors (actual and false)
d. Number of Airborne Radioactivity Areas
e. Area of Airborne Radioactivity Areas in Square Feet
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Control of contaminated areas in operational areas
a. Number of Contamination and High Contamination Areas
b. Area of Contamination Areas in Square Feet
c. Area of High Contamination Areas in Square Feet
d. Number of spills
Minimization of radioactive waste
a. Volume and activity of radioactive waste in cubic feet and Curies, respectively
b. Number of cubic feet not subject to volume reduction by incineration, compaction, or
other means
Control of radioactive discharges
a. Activity of liquid radioactivity discharges in Curies
b. Activity of airborne radioactivity discharges in Curies
Appendix C
DOE-STD-1107-97
C-4
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CONCLUDING MATERIAL
Review Activity: Preparing Activity:
DOE Field Offices DOE-EH-52
DP AL
EH CH
EM ID
NE NV
ER OAK Project Number:
EM OH
NE OR 6910-0060
ER RF
RL
SR
FOREWORD