Salary: Salary will start between $20.96 and $30.00 per hour

Final Filing Date: March 10, 2008

Duties: Senior level: Use complex forensic photographic and digital imaging procedures to analyze evidence. Specific tasks include: document physical evidence using general and macro-photographic techniques on 2- and 3-dimensional objects; use large format cameras; develop and print black and white photographs; adjust and print digital files; analyze digital evidence; write reports and prepare court exhibits; and testify in courts of law. Advanced level: In addition to the senior level job duties this position also acts as the technical leader for one of the laboratory's Forensic Imaging units, i.e., possess technical expertise to analyze the most complex and unusual cases using specialized techniques, assign cases, review work of unit analysts, administer the quality assurance program for the unit, train analysts, recommend for purchase or prepare purchase requests to maintain necessary supplies for the unit, etc.

Requirements: At least three years of laboratory experience in the field of imaging/photography for the senior level and at least five years of laboratory experience in the field of imaging/photography for the advanced level; knowledge of photographic techniques and processes; knowledge of photographic equipment; at least a two-year degree with a major equivalent in photography, digital imaging, or closely related field of study or a four-year degree that includes coursework comparable to the above fields of study; and, oral and written communication skills. Preference will be given to those candidates with imaging/photography work experience in a forensic laboratory (particularly an accredited laboratory); those who have completed proficiency tests in imaging/photography; and, those who have testified in a court of law as an expert witness in imaging/photography.

How to apply: Go to www.doj.state.wi.us/dms/jobs.asp to obtain special application materials on the Department of Justice website or contact Pat Miller at 608/267-1332 or e-mail millerps@doj.state.wi.us or write to: Pat Miller, DOJ/HRS, 17 W. Main Street, Rm. 810, P.O. Box 7857, Madison, WI 53707-7857. Completed application materials must be received by Monday, March 10, 2008. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in an interview and hands-on testing.

Posted: February 25, 2008