PWD Manual Final Draft - Association of Engineers Kerala

Contents18. Checking survey works, levels, nature of soil, sub soil, result of borings and all field data of worksundertaken by the Institute.19. Administrative control of the subordinates officers, ensure adequacy of staff and labourer, makeinterim arrangements for carrying out the work.20. Periodically examine whether Government materials, tools & plants etc., are properly looked after andtake steps to correct inadequacies.21. Placing orders for supply of articles in accordance with rules and processing all orders so that all therequisite procedures are completed in time for receipt of articles.22. Passing and payment of bills connected with stores transactions in accordance with rules.23. Taking timely action to prevent deterioration of any of the items stocked in the stores and arrangingdisposal of unserviceable articles as per rules.24. Maintaining accounts as per rules and rendering the required details to the Joint Director.25. Ensure quality of works in compliance with environmental regulations.26. Assisting the Joint Director in other matters entrusted to him.204.5.5 Assistant Director (KHRI)In addition to duties as per section 202.10 whichever is applicable; he shall be responsible for thefollowing:1. Directly supervising all tests and studies entrusted to him.2. Issuing necessary instruction to subordinate technical staff.3. Checking the readings and test results recorded by the subordinate staffand maintaining the register of test results.4. Prepare report, on tests and studies after holding discussion with theDeputy Director and Joint Director.5. Assisting the Joint Director in publishing technical magazine6. Controlling the work of subordinate technical staff entrusted with thetests and studies.7. Recording measurements and assisting in check measurements.8. Watching the progress of works and taking steps to remove bottlenecks ifany.9. Ensuring the accuracy of instruments like testing equipments, weighingbalances, tapes etc., by frequent checks and adjustments.10. Maintaining and submitting proper accounts for the receipts, issues andbalances of different articles as per rule.11. Inspecting the different stores to detect the articles that are deteriorated orlikely to get deteriorated and arrange the disposal of the same as per rule.12. Assist in arranging research oriented tests and studies.13. He shall be the custodian of all tools & plants under his section.14. Any other duties entrusted to him by the superior officer.204.5.6 Research Assistant (KHRI)The First Grade Overseer posted as a Research Assistant in Kerala Highway Research Institute shall, inaddition to the duties as per section 202.13 whichever is applicable, be responsible for :1. Conducting tests and field studies as per directions issued by superiorofficer.2. Making necessary arrangements for conducting field studies and tests.3. Conveying the equipment required for field test or study to the site.4. Recording properly all readings taken during the tests and studies in aregister.5. Bringing to notice of his superior officers, any difficulty or assistancerequired during a test or study.6. Maintaining files and preparing draft letters and notes as directed by hissuperior officers.7. Keeping in safe custody all the registers and files relating to worksdealt by him.8. Preparing required drawings relating to studies conducted.32