Distinguishing Features of the Work Directs the Bureau of Toxic Substances, State Health Department.
Supervision is exercised over technical scientific specialists.
Direction is received from an Assistant Health Commissioner charged with directing the Division of Special Health Services. Maintains liaison with officials of State, Federal and municipal agencies, university faculties and industrial leaders concerning matters of toxic substances information management and related issues. Develops or directs the development of patterns and profiles of chemical usage in the State and recommends legislation or regulations for control or management of chemicals which are of substantial risk to health or the environment. Develops toxicological techniques for projecting the hazards of substances in circumstances when only limited data is available for making an evaluation. Supervises personnel engaged in the evaluation of reports from industry concerning their use of toxic substances.