Salary: $4991.00 - $7722.00 Monthly

Final Filing Date: Open until filled

Duties: Accountable for overall forensic operations within the Pendleton Forensic Laboratory. Assign and review work performed by employees and coordinate the activities of all functions and personnel assigned to the laboratory. Assist the Division Director in implementing and carrying out the Department’s and Division’s Strategic Plan.

Responsible to ensure the Division’s operational objectives are achieved through the implementation of the Division’s Strategic and Tactical Plans.

Works collectively with other Forensic Laboratory Directors and Supervisors, Division Director and Quality Assurance Manager to ensure operations are coordinated on a statewide basis as a single system culture.

Responsible to effectively administer the operating budgets of the programs under their supervision. Performs objective and effective employee performance reviews with each subordinate under their supervision. Administers discipline to subordinates as appropriate. Maintains each subordinates position description to accurately reflect their duties and percentage of time allotted to each duty.

Ensures the effective application of the Division’s Quality Assurance Program within their laboratory. Require personnel under their supervision to recognize and supports the Quality Assurance Program.

Accurate and timely identification and comparison of evidence by qualitative, quantitative, microscopic and/or other scientific means available and necessary. This includes processing at least one quality control case per year. Accurately prepares and maintains records, laboratory notes and analytical reports to conform with accreditation and court required procedures.

Provides expert testimony in support of the program as needed. Process crime scenes as necessary and testifies in court as an expert witness.

Requirements: Download the official job flyer here

How to apply: The official job announcement with referenced and required questions and forms is located here

Interested persons are asked to submit the following documents:

1. Cover letter (no more than three pages) that describes, in detail, how your experience and education meet the qualifications and desired attributes in the “To Qualify” Section of this announcement.
2. Completed Management Service application form.
3. Resume

Applicants will be subject to a Computerized Criminal History and Driver/Motor Vehicle Services check as well as a thorough background investigation. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

As a Condition of Employment – Employee is required to maintain a drug/alcohol free workplace in accordance with the 1988 Drug Free Workplace Act and Department Policy.

Please deliver, mail, or fax your materials to:

Oregon State Police
Human Resources Services Section
255 Capitol Street NE
4th floor
Salem, Oregon 97310
Fax: 503-378-2360

Your application materials must be received by the close date and must be complete and legible.

For more information about Oregon State Police visit: http://egov.oregon.gov/OSP/ Randy Wampler 503-934-0737

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Posted: October 22, 2008