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- This posting is open to internal DPS employees only. Copies of OFFICIAL Transcripts indicating conferred degree are required and must be attached to your application to be considered.PLEASE NOTE:All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS:Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign Inhttps://capps.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=enConditions of Employment:Prior to employment must provide documentation from a physician of:1.Visual acuity,2.Color vision acuityAll acuity testing must have occurred prior to and within six (6) months of the start date.Current employees, with no acuity testing on file, must provide documentation from a physician, before starting in new position.GENERAL DESCRIPTION:Performs highly advanced (senior-level) forensic science management work. Work involves overseeing crime laboratory work, tests, analysis, and identification of physical evidence or database samples; interpreting analytical results; developing and instructing staff on new techniques and procedures; preparing technical reports and records; and testifying as an expert witness. Laboratory Section Supervisor I supervise less than 10 employees. Plans, assigns, and supervises the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgmentThe following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position.https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_PublicSafety.pdfApplicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Manages personnel in the section regarding work assignments, priorities, expectations and may serve as the Technical Leader for the discipline.2. Oversees the laboratory/section by reviewing laboratory reports and work records; ensures that quality work is performed, accurate reports are issued, and all quality assurance measures are being met.3. Ascertains that evidence or database samples are secured, and properly marked and sealed; inventories evidence per guidelines; oversees receipt of evidence, destruction, and return of evidence.4. Participates in personnel decisions, trains employees and monitors their performance, assists in arranging for additional training for employees.5. Conducts liaison with area law enforcement personnel and prosecuting attorneys to meet needs.6. Provides summaries of certain laboratory activity on a monthly or quarterly basis.7. Assigns casework to personnel and may conduct staff meetings.8. Coordinates the scheduling of laboratory staff for court appearances.9. Requests replacement of equipment when needed.10. Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications: GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS:Education- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Biology, Chemistry, or Forensic Science or a related area, AND successful completion of at least nine (9) upper-level semester (or equivalent) credit hours covering an understanding of the foundation of DNA analysis, AND successful completion of at least one college course in statistics or population genetics.*Forensic science programs must be either FEPAC-accredited OR meet the minimum curriculum requirements pertaining to natural science core courses and specialized science courses set forth in the FEPAC Accreditation Standards.Advanced Placement (AP) credits are accepted.Substitution Note: A Forensic Biology/DNA Analyst license from the Texas Forensic Science Commission may be substituted for the education requirements.Substitution Note: Written documentation of prior approval as a DNA analyst in Appendix D of the FBI Quality Assurance Standards audit document may be substituted for the education requirements. Experience- A minimum of four (4) years of progressively complex work experience in a forensic laboratory in the field of DNA Analysis.Licensure and/or Certification and#8211; Must possess a valid driver license from state of residence. Must obtain a forensic analyst license from the Texas Forensic Science Commission, following the completion of training, if required by the Code of Criminal Procedure.Regulatory Knowledge and#8211; Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines, policies and procedures.Supervisory/Managerial/Leadership Skills and#8211; Knowledge of management and supervisory methods and principles, performance and productivity standards, and fiscal/budget management. Able to develop plans, policies, and procedures for efficient workflow and overall effectiveness. Must exhibit integrity; provide clear direction to subordinates; promote teamwork and be able to motivate others to accomplish goals. Forensic Science and#8211; Thorough knowledge of principles, techniques and procedures of related forensic science discipline and understanding of identification principles. Knowledge of safety procedures for handling hazardous chemicals; of proper evidence handling procedures. Skill in use of laboratory equipment and materials. Ability to:and#8226; Coordinate the handling of evidence between sections;and#8226; Recommend improvements in methodology and equipment to management;and#8226; Communicate findings, orally and in writing, in a clear, concise and effective manner;and#8226; Conduct microscopic examinations requiring accuracy and concentration when relevant;and#8226; Conduct testing used in examination of evidenceand#8226; Testify in court as an expert witness.Interpersonal Skills and#8211; Must demonstrate an ability to exercise poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain positive, working/professional relationships with internal/external customers. Ability to work effectively with laboratory, legal, and law enforcement personnel.Organizational and Prioritization Skills and#8211; Must be organized, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize in a multi-demand and constantly changing environment; able to meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines without sacrificing accuracy, timeliness or professionalism. Presentation/Communication Skills and#8211; Must be able to construct and deliver clear, concise, and professional presentations to a variety of audiences and/or individuals.Research and Comprehension and#8211; Must demonstrate ability to quickly and efficiently access relevant information, and be able to utilize and/or present research and conclusions in a clear and concise manner.Analytical Reasoning and#8211; Must demonstrate an ability to examine data/information, discern variations/similarities, and be able identify trends, relationships and causal factors, as well as grasp issues, draw accurate conclusions, and solve problems.Technology (computers/hardware/software/operating systems) and#8211; Must possess appropriate levels of proficiency with
