Reports
to: Executive Director
Department: Development Status: Exempt/Full Time Supervises: 3 Direct Reports; 14 in Department
This Position Profile is an
accurate summary of the position. It is
not comprehensive, as it would be virtually impossible to document all aspects
of this position. The Profile focuses on
the Essential Duties, Processes and Core Competencies of the position along
with important complementary duties and processes.
SSPC operates in the
interest of the professional public it serves and it is subject to public and
regulatory view. SSPC relies on the
dedication, flexibility and responsiveness of all of its staff to respond to
its commitments and the services it provides.
We operate in a changing environment and must be able to respond outside
the confines represented in this Profile.
Duties, processes and qualifications are subject to change by management
and all staff are expected to perform with quality, integrity, innovation,
flexibility, cost consciousness, cooperation and productivity.
PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND PROCESSES:
1. Organization Certification
Oversee Program administration,
DAC Enforcement and Technical auditing of all SSPC Organizational Certification
Programs (i.e., QP-1, QP-2, QP-3, QP-5, QP-7, QP-8, QP-9, QS-1,etc). Provide accurate and current program-related
web site content. Supervise Program
Manager and Senior Auditor.
2. Standards Development
Establish and implement procedures
for development and publishing of standards and other technical information
(e.g. reports; best practice guides) through an AINSI approved consensus review
process based on industry requests and Board of Governor (BOG) directives. Oversee all SSPC joint standards development
activities with cooperating Standards Development Organizations.
3. Certification Program Development
Direct development (and revision) of
individual and organizational certification and accreditation programs in accordance
with Standing and Advisory Committee Guidelines, Executive Director (ED) and
BOG mandates.
4. Publication Development
Direct development and publication
of SSPC books and standards as directed by the ED and BOG.
5. Regulatory Notification
Establish and implement plan to
develop written materials (e.g issue notices; interpretations) to inform
internal and external customers of regulations applicable to the protective
coatings industry.
6. Outreach
to Customers and Industry
Work closely with Business
Development Director to provide outreach in the form of technical workshops and
presentations primarily to facility owners, engineering firms, contractors,
material and equipment suppliers and others who utilize SSPC standards, training
and certification programs. Participate in industry standards development organizations
(e.g., ASTM, NACE, NSBA, etc) and other organizations that participate in the
Protective Coatings industry (e.g., ACA, PDA)
7. Training Develop
Direct development of
new SSPC training programs and materials as directed by the Education Committee
and the ED. Identify and collaborate with industry experts, university
resources, scientific and research communities to develop leading edge training
programs and products. Direct revision
of existing SSPC training and individual certification programs. Work closely with Director of Marketing to
define marketing and promotion needs.
8. Technical Projects
Direct activities required to
administer technical contracts/agreements for government and privately sponsored
projects as directed by the ED.
9. Department Management
Manage the Technical Services
Department including hiring, directing, scheduling and training staff; policies
and procedures; staff management; budgets; interface with other department
personnel, including Directors and Managers; provide support to ED and BOG as
needed.
QUALIFICATIONS TO SUPPORT PRIMARY AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
PROCESSES:
1. Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology,
Research field, Technology Management or related field; or
8-10 years closely related experience in technical project management
and contract administration. SSPC or
NACE PCS and/or NACE CIP or SSPC PCI
Level 3 certification required.
2. Plus a minimum of 3 years experience in
personnel supervision.
3. Skill and experience in budgeting; development
of policies and procedures; employee and supervisory management; planning;
project management; publishing; public speaking; business writing; time
management; standards development.
4. Computer Competence: word processing;
spread sheets; internet use; Concur; TruQC, databases.
5. Higher level of mental effort and high
demands of time typical of management level position involving simultaneous
management of multiple major projects; work with highly confidential and
sensitive information and legal issues; direct supervisory responsibility over
staff in highly technical, professional positions; diplomacy, discretion and
integrity are imperative.
6. Extensive travel (35-45%)
CORE COMPENTENCIES TO ENSURE SUCCESS IN THE POSITION:
Multiple project and priorities
capabilities; work with highly confidential and sensitive information;
organization, documentation, tracking, expediting and coordination capability;
work effectively with internal staff, professional providers and members; full
spectrum of management skills for employees; attention to detail and accuracy
is critical; conceptual, design, creative skills; interface with all departments
and coordinate with Directors and the Executive Director; participative role in
teams and task groups - communication, problem-solving and interpersonal
skills.
COMPLEMENTARY DUTIES AND PROCESSES:
Chair, assist and/or serve as member on
various teams, task groups and advisory groups in meetings and projects as
needed, assigned or appointed.
Attend trade shows, make formal
presentations; present papers as needed, assigned or appointed.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS TO SUPPORT COMPLEMENTARY DUTIES AND
PROCESSES:
No additional qualifications needed; work condition factors
are essentially the same as for the Primary and Essential Duties and Processes.
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