Msp Forensic Scientist Supervisor

State Of Maryland

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Baltimore County, MD - USA

profile Yearly Salary: $ 104519 - 162800
Posted on: 15 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

It is important that all experience be fully documented. FAILURE TO LIST ALL EXPERIENCE AND ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY MAY CAUSE THE APPLICANT TO BE REJECTED.

GRADE

23

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Police
Forensic Sciences Division
221 Milford Mill Road
Pikesville MD 21208

Main Purpose of Job

The Forensic Scientist Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of the Biology Sections Technical Unit. This position oversees the activities of the Technical Unit forensic scientists and manages the validations and laboratory support with assistance from the Technical Leader (FSA) and Validation Coordinator (FSA). The employee is expected to perform minimal casework analysis and will review the work of scientists and can provide expert testimony. The employee is often consulted in decisions affecting the entire Biology Section and may be asked to fill in for the other Biology Section Supervisors as needed. As a Forensic Scientist the employee shall meet the qualifications and responsibilities listed in the DHMH COMAR regulations(10.51.06.14.15.16.17)

POSITION DUTIES

1. Oversee the Technical Unit
2. Oversee the Proficiency Testing Program for the Biology Section
3. Review Casework Analysis
4. Successfully complete proficiency tests according to the documented schedule
5. Undergo training and competency testing
6. Annual Review of the Biology Section Quality System as required by the FBI Quality Assurance Standards
7. Annual review of casework and database files as required by the FBI Quality Assurance Standards
8. Coordinate with the Forensic Scientist Manager other Biology Supervisors and other Unit Supervisors within the Forensic Sciences Division on issues involving Forensic Biology

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelors degree in chemistry biology biochemistry genetics medical technology pharmaceutical science or related physical natural or forensic science from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Five years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence in the discipline supervised including experience in providing testimony as an expert witness in moot or criminal court.

Notes:

may substitute additional experience performing comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence to includeexperience in providing expert testimony on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

2. Candidates may substitute additional experience at anotheraccredited crime laboratory performing equivalent work on ayear-for-year basis for the required experience.

may substitute the possession of a Masters degree in any of the above referenced disciplines from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.

may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in any of the above referenced disciplines from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of (3) courses in the subject areas of Biochemistry Genetics and Molecular Biology for a total of (9) cumulative semester hours. Additionally applicants must have successfully completed coursework covering Statistics and/or Population Genetics

Experience: Four of the five years of the experience must be in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of forensic biological evidence to include experience in courtroom testimony as expert witness in moot or criminal court.

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Work experience in an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory

2. Experience as a Technical Assessor for ANAB A2LA and/or FBI QAS

3. Expert witness testimony in serology DNA and/or admissibility hearings

4. Two years as a supervisor or lead examiner in a forensic workplace preferentially DNA focus

5. American Board of Criminalist certification (emphasis in Molecular Biology)

LICENSES REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

2. Candidatesappointed to this classification must possess the certification or license required by the governing body of the forensic discipline associated with the job duties for the specific position. Specific information concerning the requirements and procedures of the applicable governing body can be obtained from the Human Resources office of the Maryland Department of State Police 1201 Reisterstown Road Pikesville MD 21208.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification are subject to call24 hours a day and therefore are required to provide the agency with a telephonenumber where they can be reached.

2. Employees in this classification are subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09 Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs.

3. In accordance withPublic Safety Article Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Annotated Code of Maryland candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening a physical examination submission of a DNA sample and a complete criminal background investigation to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate.

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be considered for this classification. It is therefore essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Successful candidates will be placed on an Eligible List categorized as BEST QUALIFIED BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the Hiring Manager to select employees.

EXAMINATION PROCESS

The examination will consist of a rating of your education training and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement or the rating maybe based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants will be subject to an interview background investigation polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.

BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: Currently applicants are limited touploading one file. As a result it isstrongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents(Undergraduate and graduate transcripts resumes etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online you maysubmit an application via mail. TheMaryland State Application Form can be found online.

Completed applicationsrequired documentation and any required addendums may bemailed to:

MarylandState Police

HumanResources Division / Berlin Barrack

9758Ocean Gateway

BerlinMD 21811

ATTN: Robert Tanner

TTYUsers: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunityemployer Maryland is committed to recruiting retaining and promotingemployees who are reflective of the States diversity. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

It is the policy of theMaryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state lawsprohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employmentopportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard toage ancestry color gender identity and expression genetic informationmarital status mental or physical disability national origin race religiousaffiliation belief or opinion sex sexual orientation

We thank our Veterans for their service toour country and encourage them to apply.

If you have any questions about thisrecruitment please contact the Maryland State Police at .


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Introduction It is important that all experience be fully documented. FAILURE TO LIST ALL EXPERIENCE AND ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY MAY CAUSE THE APPLICANT TO BE REJECTED. GRADE 23 LOCATION OF POSITION Maryland State PoliceForensic Sciences Division22...
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