Forensic Scientist Supervisor 1 (Firearms Section)

Duties:

Job Duties

• Manages the general operations of a particular section of the forensic laboratory.
• Ensures introductory and on-going training of supervised staff in area of expertise.
• Oversees the completion of assignments and reports.
• Reviews and submits all records for the particular section as required by WVSP rules, regulations or other directives.
• Responsible for the proper documentation, routing and dissemination of all messages and information as received.
• Encourages team building and ensures accountability of section staff members.

Requirements:

Training:

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited four (4) year college or university with a major in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, forensic sciences, natural sciences, or related field.

Experience:

• Ten (10) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in the analysis of evidentiary material, at least three (3) years of which must have been in a lead worker capacity.

Other:

• Relevant certification from an approved forensic certifying body (i.e. ABC, SFTE, IAI, etc.) Successful completion of at least two leadership training courses (as deemed appropriate by laboratory management): at least three (3) documented leadership literature readings. Documented project management experience (leads validations, outsourcing, etc.). At least one (1) from the following category (as deemed Department Notice 2021-62 Page 2 of 2 appropriate by laboratory management): Assessor/Auditor training with active assessment duties, service on a laboratory board (Internal Audit Team, Quality Assurance Board), Research and Development Project, publication in a scientific journal as an author/co-author, active leadership/committee member in a forensic related association/group (AAFS, OSAC, IAI, AFTE, etc.)

Special Requirements:

• A successful background check.

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