DIRECTOR
OF MATERIALS TESTING 1020
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
An
employee in this class plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and supervises
the operation of the materials testing laboratory for public works
projects. Duties include determination
of project priority, assignment of personnel, budget preparation, and directing
the maintenance and calibration of equipment.
Under general supervision, the incumbent directs and coordinates the
activities of subordinate professional and technical assistants. Performs related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Directs
the physical and chemical laboratory testing of bituminous products, masonry
products including Portland cement concrete, soils, aggregates and ferrous and
non-ferrous metals;
Coordinates the
evaluation of new products and develops new testing procedures;
Supervises the
investigation of subsurface site conditions, performance of soil profiles and
evaluation of skid test data;
Establishes design value
for construction materials;
Reviews and recommends
specifications for materials, equipment and products;
Meets with designers,
contractors, material producers and suppliers, project engineers and other
testing agencies to insure efficient and accurate use of construction
materials;
Directs field sampling
and testing of soils and concrete; establishes sampling techniques and patterns
to be used;
Supervises the inspection
of outside contractors' equipment for proper calibration and condition;
Directs plant inspection
of bituminous concrete and products, precast and prestressed manufacturing
procedures, storage and transportation facilities, pipe production, testing,
identification and shipping, and recycled material production;
Verifies that all
equipment used in the production of construction materials meets specification
requirements;
Provides expert
engineering witness before courts, commissions and boards of arbitration.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL
CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive
knowledge of the principles, techniques and practices of civil engineering;
comprehensive knowledge of methods and materials used in the testing of
construction materials; thorough knowledge of modern laboratory administration
and functions; thorough knowledge of testing apparatus and its use,
calibration, maintenance and repair; good knowledge of modern developments,
trends, literature and sources of information regarding bridge, highway,
waterways, building and sanitation design and construction methods and
materials; good knowledge of laws and regulatory codes as they pertain to
testing, construction and design; good knowledge of sampling techniques;
knowledge of metrology; knowledge of engineering standards and specifications;
skill in the performance of tests and the use of testing apparatus; ability to
calculate, analyze and tabulate testing data; ability to prepare
technical specifications on materials and construction procedures; ability to
plan research programs and design testing procedures; ability to teach proper
testing techniques; ability to plan, organize, schedule, coordinate, supervise
and review the work of other engineers, and scientific technical and clerical
personnel in a manner conducive to full performance and high morale; ability to
establish working relationships with governmental agencies, materials
producers, contractors and the general public; ability to express oneself orally
and in writing; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the
position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Possession
of a Professional Engineer's license issued by the State of New York at the
time of appointment and five (5) years of engineering experience in the field
of materials testing following acquisition of license, three (3) years which
must have been in a supervisory or administrative capacity.
4/9/84
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive