Technical Services Specialty
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Directs, through subordinate supervisors, the delivery of all technical services required for air
management code and regulation enforcement, and research and development activities related to sampling
and the analysis of environmental contaminants; directs the operation of the air management services
laboratory; reviews and evaluates technical services programs and activities; sets goals and objectives for
the air management services laboratory within overall departmental objectives; allocates and assigns
laboratory resources and personnel to optimize delivery of essential services.
- Prepares the air management services laboratory budget and compiles grant proposal packages;
initiates research and development projects which enhance and support facility objectives consistent with
departmental plans and resources; seeks external funding sources and establishes cooperative projects with
external agencies to maximize facility resources; prepares written reports regarding technical
environmental services.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
- laws and regulations applicable to air pollution control and measurements.
- commercial and industrial processes as they relate to the emission of airborne pollutants, and of
the design, construction and operation of the most commonly used air pollution control devises.
- physical and chemical properties, toxicology, and health effects of environmental pollutants.
- uses and capabilities of computers for administrative, scientific and engineering applications.
- modern engineering, scientific, and administrative methods and techniques required to direct and
coordinate the regulatory or technical services of a city-wide air management program.
- scientific theory, principles, and practices as they relate to air pollution monitoring, analysis, and
control.
- air sampling and analysis methods including analytical principles, equipment and techniques,
sampling criteria, interfaces, statistical analysis, and quality assurance practices.
- management methods and techniques.
- supervisory methods and techniques.
SKILL IN:
- securing the support and cooperation of environmental organizations, community groups, and
governmental agencies.
- report writing.
- coordinating intra and inter-departmental data processing activities in relation to engineering and
scientific applications.
ABILITY TO:
- coordinate administrative functions with technical activities to provide optimum efficiency of
operations.
- coordinate the enforcement activities of the division for the regulatory services specialty.
- resolve technical and administrative problems.
- recognize sources of error in testing procedures and to initiate corrective action for the technical
services specialty.
- provide leadership, motivation, and training to subordinates.
- develop new or improved approaches to technical program deficiencies.
- plan and organize for changing program requirements.
- develop program goals to achieve desired output.
- establish and maintain effective working relationships with governmental officials, outside
agencies, plant representatives, community groups, the public, subordinates, and associates.
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 8/88).
REGULATORY SERVICES SPECIALTY
EDUCATION
- Completion of a master's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course
work in chemical, civil, electrical, mechanical or sanitary engineering.
AND
GENERAL EXPERIENCE
- Six years of engineering experience in air management work.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
- Two years of administrative engineering experience in a supervisory or staff capacity above the
full performance level in air management work, one of which has involved planning, directing
and coordinating the work of a major aspect of a city-wide air management program.
Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the
Personnel Department which has included a bachelor's degree in one of the above specialties as an
educational minimum.
TECHNICAL SERVICES SPECIALTY
EDUCATION
- Completion of a master's degree program at an accredited college or university with major course
work in engineering chemistry, public health or environmental sciences.
AND
GENERAL
- Six years of engineering or chemistry experience in air management work.
AND
SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE
- Two years of engineering or chemistry experience in an administrative capacity above the
supervisory or staff level in a city-wide air management program.
Or any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by the
Personnel Department which shall have included completion of a master's degree as indicated above as
an educational minimum.
NOTE:
A master's degree in public health or environmental science must be supplemented by
completion of a bachelor's degree program in engineering or chemistry.
PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
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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 as issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as an Air Management Program Manager.
PAY RANGE: EP28
Latest Spec. Revision:
CSC - 5/1992 ; Ad Board - 8/1992
TS/sr/sb
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