Salary: $68,723 - $102,565 per year

Final Filing Date: Open Until Filled

Duties: Vacancies for this position may open in any section including Evidence Processing, Latent Print Comparative, Forensic Biology, Controlled Substance, Questioned Documents, Toxicology, Trace and Arson, and Firearms.

The Forensic Science Section Supervisor position supervises and manages the activities of the Police Department's Laboratory Services Bureau and performs highly specialized forensic science evaluations. Incumbents plan, schedule, supervise, and evaluate work and activities of Laboratory Services Bureau Sections; assign cases and perform scientific analyses; prepare technical and management reports; provide expert testimony in court; provide technical advice and guidance to Section personnel and to members of the criminal justice system; approve scientific methodology and purchase of sophisticated scientific instrumentation; acts as a liaison between assigned Section and other bureaus and agencies; and performs related work as requested. Work requires expertise in at least one of the following forensic specialty areas:

1. controlled substances
2. toxicology
3. forensic biology
4. firearms and tool marks
5. trace/comparative analysis
6. arson analysis
7. questioned documents
8. latent comparative
9. evidence processing
10. quality assurance

The areas of specialty assignments vary with the immediate needs of the forensic science laboratory. The incumbent must be qualified to appear in court as an expert witness. Supervision is exercised over Forensic Scientists.

Requirements: To meet the minimum qualifications for this recruitment, you must have:

• Six years of progressively responsible experience in a forensic science laboratory, performing laboratory analyses;
• Two years at a supervisory, acting supervisory, or lead level; and
• Bachelor's degree in a natural science, criminalistics, or a closely related field.
• An equivalent combination of relevant experience and education may be considered.
• Working irregular hours, shifts, weekends, holidays, and evenings may be required.
• Positions in the Police Department must meet the polygraph and background standards that are appropriate to non-sworn positions. The general factors for disqualification are listed at: http://www.phoenix.gov/joinphxpd/civildisq.html

How to apply: Apply on-line by completing the required information and attaching your cover letter and resume. In your cover letter or resume, please provide sufficient detail to clarify your qualifications for the education and forensic laboratory experience requirements in one or more of the following disciplines INCLUDING your supervisory experience:

• Evidence Processing
• Latent Print Comparative
• Forensic Biology
• Controlled Substance
• Questioned Documents
• Toxicology
• Trace Evidence and Arson
• Firearms Examination

YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME, PLUS ANY OTHER REQUESTED MATERIAL, MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT. Only online applications are accepted for this position. The results of the initial resume screening process will be sent to the primary email address you provide when you apply.

What You Need To Know

• The City of Phoenix conducts pre-employment screening for all positions. The screening may include a drug screening, criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, personal references and certifications. Other screenings may be conducted based the level of responsibility, access and requirements of the position or Department.
• For more important information related to employment with the City of Phoenix, please visit: www.phoenix.gov/jobs
• If you need assistance applying for this job, please contact our Application Office at 602-262-6277.

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Posted: November 10, 2008