Job Description

MATERIALS SUPERVISOR

JOB CODE 19200

Effective Date:	12/92X

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to supervise the performance of material quality control engineering work in the laboratory and/or field. Supervision is exercised over the Chief Materials Plant Inspectors and/or Chief Materials Technicians. Assignments in this class are allocated to the Street Transportation Department. Work is performed under the supervision of a professional engineer who reviews work on the basis of results obtained.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plans, coordinates and supervises all physical testing assigned to the materials laboratory;
• Supervises all field testing and inspection activities of the materials section;
• Supervises the inspection of asphalt, concrete and pipe plants where manufacturing of products will be used for City projects;
• Oversees all activities concerned with the application and maintenance of quality standards for processing materials used on City contract and permit projects;
• Demonstrates continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide quality seamless customer service.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

Properties, characteristics, strengths and weaknesses of the materials, items or products used in public works construction.
• Quality control tests on asphalt, concrete and soils.
• Civil Engineering terminology.
• Standard details and specifications.
• Supervisory techniques.
• Basic computer terminology.

Ability to:

• Perform a broad range of supervisory responsibilities over others.
• Prepare analytical reports.
• Communicate orally in the English language with engineers, public officials, and the general public.
• Employ the practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions, mensuration, logarithms, slide rules, practical algebra, geometric construction and essentials of trigonometry.
• Demonstrate the full range of quality control tests on asphalt, concrete, soils and other construction materials in the field and/or laboratory.
• Demonstrate the care and use of laboratory and field testing equipment.
• Work cooperatively with others.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.

Additional Requirements:

• Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• Some positions will require the performance of other essential or marginal functions depending upon work assignment, location, or shift.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
Six years of experience in materials quality control engineering work, including one year of experience at a chief materials technician level or chief materials plant inspector level. Other combinations of experience and education which meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.