Job Posting
MSP Forensic Scientist Manager - Pattern Identification Section
Pikesville, MD
Salary: Grade 24: $66,975 - $107,540
(Temporary Salary Reduction Effective September 23, 2009)
Final Filing Date: Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Duties: This is a Position Specific Recruitment. The Eligible List created from this recruitment will be used to fill this position/function with the Department of Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division in Pikesville, MD. Persons interested in future vacancies in the MSP Forensic Scientist Manager classification will need to reapply.
The position directs, organizes, plans and controls the forensic disciplines of the Pattern Identification Section in order to provide a quality examination of evidence. The position coordinates the work between the Section's two units: the Latent Print/Impressions Unit and the Firearms/Toolmarks Unit.
Requirements: ALL CANDIDATES MUST MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Possession of a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, genetics, medical technology, pharmaceutical science, criminal justice or related physical, natural or forensic science from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Six years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence including experience in providing testimony as an expert witness in moot or criminal court. Two years of the above experience must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Notes:
- Additional experience performing comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence to include experience in providing expert testimony may be substituted on a year for year basis for the required education.
- Possession of a master's degree in any of the above referenced disciplines from an accredited college or university may be substituted for one year of the required non- supervisory experience.
- Possession of a doctorate degree in any of the above referenced disciplines from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two years of the required non- supervisory experience.
APPLICANTS NOT IDENTIFYING PROOF OF EDUCATION WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Include a student copy or an official copy of your college transcript and Foreign Degree Evaluation Report, if applicable.
Specific Course Requirements: Where specific academic coursework is required as stated in the job announcement, applicants may substitute other academic coursework only when permitted. Applicants must clearly mark the substitution on their employment application.
Licenses, Registration and Certificates:
- Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland.
- Persons appointed to this classification must possess the certification or license required by the governing body of the forensic discipline associated with the job duties for the specific position. Specific information concerning the requirements and procedures of the applicable governing body can be obtained from the Forensic Sciences Division of the Maryland Department of State Police, 221 Milford Mill Road, Pikesville, MD 21208.
Special Requirements:
Employees are subject to call 24 hours a day and, therefore, are required to provide the department with a telephone or pager number where they can be reached.
Selection Process:
Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this classification and will be placed on the Employment Eligible List as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED or QUALIFIED and remain eligible for consideration for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the hiring agency to select employees. For education obtained outside the U.S., you will be required to provide proof of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service.
Examination:
The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete a qualifications supplement, or the rating may be based on your application. Report all experience and education that is related to this position. Applicants will be subject to an initial drug screen, interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and random substance abuse testing.
How to apply: All applications must be received by the closing date.
Original Job listing and application download available here.
Announcement Number: 10-0257-905 (Please list Job Title and Announcement Number on your application)
Please mail your completed State application to:
Maryland State Police, Personnel Section
Attention: Bruce Tanner
1201 Reisterstown Rd.
Pikesville, MD 21208
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Posted: February 22, 2010
