Assistant Chemical Testing Engineer
California State Personnel Board Specification
Schematic Code: GZ30
Class Code: 3406
Established: 02/25/1943
Revised: 12/17/1969
Title Changed: --
Definition
Under direction, to perform responsible chemical testing engineering work in the analysis of engineering construction, consumer products and other materials; and to do other related work.
Typical Tasks
Performs the more responsible chemical analyses of raw material and finished products, such as: ferrous and nonferrous metals, protective coatings, traffic line paints, and other paints, fuel and weed oils, asphaltic materials, cement and concrete aggregates, soils, foundation materials, water, water for concrete, concrete curing materials, and other engineering or miscellaneous materials; assists in developing specifications for various construction and other materials; prepares and standardizes solutions used in analytical work; assists in conducting research and investigational work and developing methods and tests to determine the chemical composition and related qualities of road building, construction, and other materials purchased by the State; makes shop and field inspections for compliance with specifications and suitability and durability of the product; develops sampling and testing plans; may assist with the supervision of the work of assistants performing less responsible laboratory testing work; witnesses manufacturer's tests on products as a basis for acceptance or rejection; as required, makes the necessary physical analysis in connection with any particular project; prepares reports on materials tested.
Minimum Qualifications
Either I
One year of experience performing the duties of a Junior Chemical Testing Engineer in the California state service.
Or II
Experience: Two years of responsible chemical testing engineering experience, one year of which must have been in the chemical testing of construction materials. (A Master's Degree in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering may be substituted for the required experience.) (Applicants who are pursuing graduate work toward a master's degree will be admitted to the examination, but must receive the degree before they will be considered eligible for appointment.) and
Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with major work in chemistry or chemical engineering. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: General chemical laboratory testing procedure and equipment, and organic and inorganic chemistry as applied to the testing of highway, building construction, consumer products, and a wide variety of other materials; chemical characteristics and properties of various engineering construction and other materials, and methods and equipment used in sampling and making chemical tests of construction, maintenance, and other materials; uses of materials of engineering construction; standard specifications and tests of the American Association of State Highway Officials; Federal specifications, and standard specifications of the California Division of Highways; chemical factors affecting material substitutions.
Ability to: Perform chemical testing work; make recommendations on material substitutions; conduct independent chemical research and investigational work, and make recommendations relating to the development of specifications; prepare reports; analyze situations accurately and take effective action.
