Forensic Science Administrator II - Toxicology Assistant Laboratory Director
Forensic Science Administrator II - Toxicology Assistant Laboratory Director
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Job Description
Agency:Illinois State Police
Position Title: Forensic Science Administrator II
Working Title: Toxicology Assistant Laboratory Director
Class Title:FORENSIC SCIENCE ADMINISTRATOR 2 15912
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Closing Date/Time: 03/17/2025
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8481 Monthly; Full Range $8481$12612 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU:VR704
- This position is a union position; therefore provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
- All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
- Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail fax hand delivery) will not be considered.
- Please upload a copy of your official/unofficial transcripts for all degrees earned and a copy of any applicable professional licenses you possess to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application.
- Note: The Illinois State Police must verify and have proof of higher education and coursework (if applicable) for any degree earned before any offer can be extended.
- Answer all questions thoroughly DO NOT STATE SEE RESUME.
Posting Identification Number 43947
Why Work for Illinois
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion equity and dedication that define our state. Whether youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something bigger something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our toptier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Position Overview
Under the Division of Forensic Science serves as working supervisor at an offsite facility including establishes annual goals and objectives; evaluating laboratory reports from the Toxicology section to ensure adherence to Command guidelines; coordinates examination of cases with other laboratory sections; maintains oversight of the offsite security mechanical and operational needs.
About the Agency
The Illinois State Police strives for excellence seeking to be one of the premiere policing agencies in the country. Our core values are Integrity Service and Pride. We are seeking individuals with similar values to join us on our mission to promote public safety.
Essential Functions
- Performs technical and supervisory duties as the Assistant Laboratory Director for the Toxicology Section of the Forensic Science Center at Chicago (FSCC).
- Administers the safety program and serves as the quality representative for the facility.
- Responsible for the analysis of casework and the administration of the Toxicology Section.
- Manages onsite operation.
- Review and evaluates the sections annual budget.
- Engages in ongoing learning of scientific information.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelors degree in a natural or forensic science preferably supplemented by a masters degree in one of the biological natural physical forensic sciences or related discipline.
- Requires three years of professional forensic science experience such as would be gained at the advanced caseworker level.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefers a minimum of five years of work experience performing laboratory techniques and analytical methods utilized in Drug Chemistry Trace Chemistry or Toxicology forensic science discipline areas.
- Prefers at least two years of work experience supervising subordinate staff at a laboratory or business providing for their career development.
- Prefers at least three years of work experience applying State Federal and local criminal laws and regulations as they relate to the forensic examination and chainofcustody of forensic evidence.
- Prefers at least one year of work experience in developing implementing and enforcing policies procedures and quality standards for a forensic science laboratory.
- Prefers at least one year of work experience triaging forensic evidence submission and casework approach accounting for the various forensic science laboratory services provided and the different disciplines examination techniques.
- Prefers at least one year of work experience in developing a laboratory budget for resources to include personnel and equipment needs or assisting in the preparation and implementation of the laboratory budget.
- Prefers at least one year of work experience in the principles and practices of public and business administration including preparing administrative reports.
- Prefers a Masters degree with coursework in one of the biological natural physical forensic sciences or related discipline.
Conditions of Employment
- Successful completion of initial and ongoing random alcohol and drug screens.
- Successful completion of a background investigation.
- Successful completion of a polygraph examination.
- Ability to maintain credibility in providing courtroom testimony.
- Ability to adhere to Illinois State Polices ethical standards.
- Ability to adhere to Illinois State Polices policies and procedures.
- Ability to travel on an asneeded basis.
- Ability to maintain proficiency in forensic science casework on an asneeded basis.
- No felony or misdemeanor convictions.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job descriptions.
Benefits Package
The Illinois State Police offers a robust benefit package including:
- Flexible work schedules in many program areas
- Health life vision and dental insurance.
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.
- Pension Plan
- Deferred Compensation and other pretax benefit programs.
- Employees earn twelve 12 paid sick days annually.
- Ten to twentyfive 1025 paid vacation days based on years of service.
- Employees earn three 3 paid personal days prorated based on start date.
- ThirteenFourteen 1314 paid state holidays annually.
Work Hours: MondayFriday 8:30am5:00pm
Work Location: 1941 W Roosevelt Rd Chicago Illinois
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics
This position DOES NOT contain Specialized Skills (as that term is used in CBAs).
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
- If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
- State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of theIllinois.jobs2web homepage in the blue ribbon.
- NonState employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of theIllinois.jobs2web homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
- If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
- State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
- NonState employees: on Illinois.jobs2web click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
