Salary: $49,427.55 -- $74,504.00

Final Filing Date: November 9, 2007

Duties: This is a technical/administrative civilian (non-sworn) position responsible for the administration, management and direction of personnel in the overall operation of a full service forensic services unit that includes a property/evidence unit.

Illustrative Examples of Work: Work involves the application of specialized knowledge and skills in the development of goals and objectives which provide for the most efficient use of resources, the direction of professional and support personnel engaged in a variety of tests and analysis, and the evaluation of program results; budget preparation, fiscal operations and transactions, information systems; contracts with external police agencies; quality assurance systems; scientific instruments leasing and purchasing; forensic facility plans, specifications and modifications for services; oversees quality assurance within the unit. Work requires frequent contact with law enforcement agencies and legal officials in reviewing matters relating to the forensic services unit operation. Work involves general supervision over a number of professional level analysts who are responsible for the physical and chemical analyses of evidence. Work is performed by exercising extensive discretion on decisions relating to the overall operation of the forensic services unit. Goals and objective are reviewed by the Investigative Services Bureau Commander.

• Administers, directs, and controls all activities of the Forensic Services Unit and Property/Evidence Unit.
• Acts as the primary overseer of the quality assurance in the units.
• Develops program objectives and recommended operating budget for the Forensic Services Unit and Property/Evidence Unit.
• Serves as the Forensic Services Unit’s chief representative to law enforcement agencies and legal officials in coordinating the completion of work assignments; maintains cooperative arrangements for the effective cross-utilization of the forensic services unit resources in Durham County.
• Reviews results of completed analyses, and completes reports of forensic services unit activities as required.
• Directs and/ or participates in the physical and chemical analysis of evidence as necessary.
• Oversees a drug/chemical analysis laboratory.
• Performs related work as required.
• Reports directly to the Investigative Services Bureau Commander.

Requirements: Thorough experience in the administration of a crime laboratory operation; graduation from a four-year college or university with a course major in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Metallurgy, or Forensic Science. The attainment of a Master’s Degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice Administration, Management is preferred or any equivalent combination of experience and training. International Association Identification (IAI) Level 2 Certification preferred.

Knowledge:

• Thorough knowledge of the principles of forensic science and property/evidence.
• Thorough knowledge of advanced laboratory techniques and the methods used in collecting and preserving physical evidence.
• Considerable knowledge of the principles of program planning and program administration.

Ability:

• Ability to supervise the work of professional subordinates and to install effective testing procedures involved in a comprehensive Forensic Services Unit and Property/Evidence Unit.
• Ability to prepare and analyze technical reports.
• Ability to establish working relationships with representatives of other law enforcement agencies and legal officials in directing the activities of the crime laboratory.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

An applicant must have a valid North Carolina Driver’s license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of establishing North Carolina Residency.

How to apply:

Posted: October 22, 2007

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