Forensic Scientist Supervisor

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 86005 - 92400

Posted on: 12 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Justice

Division

State Crime Lab Investigation

Job Classification Title

Forensic Scientist Supervisor (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC20

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Justice led by the Attorney General of North Carolina represents the state state agencies and elected officials and defends the rights of the people of North Carolina. The Department handles all state criminal appeals cases and assists district attorneys with complex criminal cases at their request. Additionally the Department of Justice includes the North Carolina State Crime Lab the North Carolina Justice Academy and the Sheriffs and Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Divisions.

Description of Work

Recruitment Range: $86005 - $92400

IMPORTANT NOTE: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date listed.

The State Crime Laboratory of the Department of Justice maintains a full service forensic science laboratory to assist all law enforcement agencies in North Carolina in the investigation of criminal matters. The Laboratorys mission is to provide state-of-the-art forensic services in the areas of drug analysis blood alcohol/drug content firearms latent prints footwear and tire tracks forensic biology computer forensics and trace evidence. The services are provided from a central laboratory in Raleigh N.C. and regional laboratories located in Edneyville N.C. and Greensboro N.C.

The primary purpose of the Forensic Scientist Supervisor is to directly supervise a group of Forensic Scientists within the Toxicology Section. The position will also perform limited casework of all levels prepare written reports of the results of the analyses; provide expert testimony in court on the results of the analysis and perform collateral duties as assigned by management.

This position is responsible for the management of time and directing the activities of a group of analysts. Management duties include assigning and managing casework making special case assignments assigning laboratory and administrative duties Performance Management Evaluations counseling and discipline of employees administrative and management reports for the group ensuring new analysts are properly trained and tested before beginning casework and ensuring team members have received necessary training to complete assigned tasks.

The selected candidate will undergo and must successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation which may take several months to complete. The background investigation includes:
polygraph
credit and arrest checks
interviews with associates to include personal and business references past employers and neighbors
verification of education achievement
fingerprinting
urinalysis drug screening

Out of state applicants: After the initial interview this may require the applicant to return to the State of North Carolina multiple times at his or her own expense to undergo the background investigation process.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

1. At least seven years of Forensic Toxicology Laboratory experience

2. Experience with Forensic Advantage Laboratory Information Management System.

3. Certification by the American Board of Forensic Toxicology.

4. Public speaking experience and ability to communicate confidently in professional and public settings.

5. Experience testifying as an expert in the field of forensic toxicology.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelors degree with a major in chemistry toxicology pharmaceutical science with chemistry concentration (organic inorganic analytical or physical) forensic science (with concentration in chemistry or toxicology) biochemistry pharmacology or closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of experience performing bench level analysis in drug chemistry / toxicology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirement: Must obtain individual certification consistent with international and ISO standards within eighteen months of the date the analyst becomes eligible to seek certification according to the standards of the certifying entity.

Resumes and cover letters: To receive credit for your work history and credentials you must list the information on the online application form. This information is used to determine if you meet the requirements of the position and if you are selected it is used to determine a salary offer.

Using the terms See Resume or See Attachment will not be accepted and your application will be rejected as incomplete. Cover letters are highly encouraged but not required.

Credit for foreign degrees will only be given if verification of degree certification is attached to your application. Transcripts for foreign degrees have to be evaluated by an organization like World Education Services to determine US equivalency.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

NC Department of Justice
Human Resources

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Andrea Evet Cannon

Recruiter Email:

Required Experience:

Manager

AgencyDept of JusticeDivisionState Crime Lab InvestigationJob Classification TitleForensic Scientist Supervisor (S)Position NumberGradeNC20About UsThe North Carolina Department of Justice led by the Attorney General of North Carolina represents the state state agencies and elected officials and defe...