This is materials engineering or laboratory work supervising, through subordinate technical supervisors and/or engineers, the Water Department's physical testing of infrastructure materials, vendor certification programs for construction materials, failure analysis, product evaluation and related testing. The employee in this class is responsible for directing the development and implementation of procedures and standards necessary to test construction material quality and assess vendor performance. Work involves directing, planning and implementing aspects of complex civil engineering projects related to the utilization of various construction materials components and products. Providing evaluative and interpretive analysis of material tests, vendor inspections and projects performed and contact with vendor, construction, engineering and technical personnel are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative engineering superior.
FIELD AND LABORATORY SPECIALTY
- Directs the performance of numerous tests both in the laboratory and in the field of a variety of construction materials and products such as metals, soils, aggregates masonry and consumer products among others to ensure that materials tested conform to City and project specifications.
- Directs, through a technical subordinate supervisor, the inspection of supplier's plants to assure that manufacturers are capable of providing quality products and that adequate quality control and testing procedures are maintained uniformly among all manufacturers providing materials and products such as iron castings, structural steel, gate valves, asphalt and reinforced concrete pipe among others.
- Oversees development and implementation of Quality Certification Program.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- engineering theory, principles and practices as they relate to materials testing, applications and manufacture
- modern engineering methods and techniques as applied to the engineering review of specifications for construction materials and other products
- the construction materials standards and approved testing methodologies established by the American Society of Testing and Materials, American Concrete Institute, American Society of Quality Control and other standards organizations
- the industrial processes and procedures used in the manufacture of construction materials
- engineering projects development and techniques
- scientific applications utilization
- public procurement methods
ABILITY TO:
- establish and maintain effective relationships with representatives of the construction materials industry
- simplify, improve, adapt and standardize analytical and engineering procedures necessary to solve problems and establish new testing programs
- prepare and present comprehensive written and oral reports and presentations
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and engineering personnel
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests. Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 12/00.)
EDUCATION
RESEARCH SPECIALTY
- Completion of a bachelor's degree program at an accredited college or university, with major course work in civil, mechanical, materials or metallurgical engineering.
AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
- Two years of experience in civil, mechanical, materials or metallurgical engineering.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
- Two years of civil, mechanical, material or metallurgical engineering experience at the full performance level performing materials analysis and physical testing.
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which has included the specific experience and possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering as specified above as an educational minimum.
EDUCATION
FIELD AND LABORATORY SPECIALTY
- Completion of a two year program with major course work in civil, mechanical, materials or metallurgical engineering technology at an approved technical institute or an accredited college or university.
AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
- Four years of experience performing technical field or laboratory work, testing and inspecting infrastructure material to make sure that it is in compliance with contracts, plans and specifications and to insure good workmanship.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
- Four years of experience supervising a group of lower level construction technicians and/or inspectors performing testing and inspectional duties in the civil, electrical, electronic or materials testing phases of public works construction projects.
OR
Any equivalent combination of education and experience, which has included the specific experience and possession of a bachelor's degree in engineering as specified above as an educational minimum.
NOTE:
Completion of a bachelor's degree program in Engineering or Engineering Technology at an accredited college or university with major course work in civil, mechanical, materials or metallurgical engineering can be substituted for the general experience requirement.
CLASSES THAT TYPICALLY MEET THE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of
a position in this class.
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND/OR CERTIFICATES
- Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure as a Materials Testing Laboratory Supervisor.
PAY RANGE: