MSP FORENSIC SCIENTIST SUPERVISOR ***REPOST***

Introduction

It is important that all experience be fully documented.� FAILURE TO LIST ALL EXPERIENCE AND ANSWER ALL SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY MAY CAUSE THE APPLICANT TO BE REJECTED.\r\n

GRADE

23 \r\n

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Police\r\nForensic Sciences Division\r\n221 Milford Mill Road\r\nPikesville, MD 21208\r\n

Main Purpose of Job

The Forensic Scientist Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of the Biology Section's Technical Unit. This position oversees the activities of the Technical Unit forensic scientists and manages the validations and laboratory support with assistance from the Technical Leader (FSA) and Validation Coordinator (FSA). The employee is expected to perform minimal casework analysis and will review the work of scientists and can provide expert testimony. The employee is often consulted in decisions affecting the entire Biology Section and may be asked to fill in for the other Biology Section Supervisors as needed. As a Forensic Scientist, the employee shall meet the qualifications and responsibilities listed in the DHMH COMAR regulations(10.51.06.14.15.16.17)

POSITION DUTIES

1.� Oversee the Technical Unit\r\n2.� Oversee the Proficiency Testing Program for the Biology Section\r\n3.� Review Casework Analysis\r\n4.� Successfully complete proficiency tests according to the documented schedule\r\n5.� Undergo training and competency testing\r\n6.� Annual Review of the Biology Section Quality System as required by the FBI Quality Assurance Standards\r\n7.� Annual review of casework and database files as required by the FBI Quality Assurance Standards\r\n8.� Coordinate with the Forensic Scientist Manager, other Biology Supervisors, and other Unit Supervisors within the Forensic Sciences Division on issues involving Forensic Biology\r\n\r\n\r\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:�� A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, genetics, medical technology, pharmaceutical science or related physical, natural or forensic science from an accredited college or university. \r\nExperience: Five years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence in the discipline supervised including experience in providing testimony as an expert witness in moot or criminal court. \r\nNotes:\r\n1.�Candidates may substitute additional experience performing comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of evidence to include�experience in providing expert testimony, on a year-for-year basis for the required education. \r\n2. Candidates may substitute additional experience at another�accredited crime laboratory performing equivalent work, on a�year-for-year basis, for the required experience.\r\n3.�Candidates may substitute the possession of a Master’s degree in any of the above referenced disciplines from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.\r\n4.�Candidates may substitute the possession of a Doctorate degree in any of the above referenced disciplines from an accredited college or university for two years of the required experience.\r\n

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:� Applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of (3) courses in the subject areas of Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology for a total of (9) cumulative semester hours.� Additionally, applicants must have successfully completed coursework covering Statistics and/or Population Genetics\r\n\r\n\r\nExperience:� Four of the five years of the experience must be in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation of forensic biological evidence to include experience in courtroom testimony as expert witness in moot or criminal court.\r\n

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1.� Work experience in an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory\r\n\r\n\r\n2.� Experience as a Technical Assessor for ANAB, A2LA and/or FBI QAS\r\n\r\n\r\n3.� Expert witness testimony in serology, DNA and/or admissibility hearings\r\n\r\n\r\n4.� Two years as a supervisor or lead examiner in a forensic workplace preferentially DNA focus\r\n\r\n\r\n5.� American Board of Criminalist certification (emphasis in Molecular Biology)\r\n

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

1. 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. \r\n2. Candidates�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 Human Resources office of the Maryland Department of State Police, 1201 Reisterstown Road, Pikesville, MD 21208. \r\n

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Employees in this classification are subject to call�24 hours a day and, therefore, are required to provide the agency with a telephone�number where they can be reached. \r\n2. Employees in this classification are subject to random substance abuse testing in accordance with Code of Maryland Regulation 17.04.09, Testing for Illegal Use of Drugs. \r\n3. In accordance with�Public Safety Article, Section 2-204 (b) (6) of the Annotated Code of Maryland, candidates for positions in this classification will be subject to an initial drug screening, a physical examination, submission of a DNA sample, and a complete criminal background investigation, to include a polygraph examination before permanent appointment can be made. A criminal conviction may be grounds for rejection of the candidate. \r\n

SELECTION PROCESS

Only candidates who meet the minimum and selective qualifications will be considered for this classification.� It is, therefore, essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.� Successful candidates will be placed on an Eligible List categorized 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 Manager to select employees.\r\n

EXAMINATION PROCESS

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 maybe based on your application.� Report all experience and education that is related to this position.� Applicants will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing.\r\n

BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS\r\n

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE:� Currently, applicants are limited to\r\nuploading one file.� As a result, it is\r\nstrongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents\r\n(Undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file.� If you are unable to apply online, you may\r\nsubmit an application via mail.� The\r\nMaryland State Application Form can be found online. \r\nCompleted applications,\r\nrequired documentation and any required addendums may be\r\nmailed to:������ \r\nMaryland\r\nState Police\r\nHuman\r\nResources Division / Berlin Barrack\r\n9758\r\nOcean Gateway \r\nBerlin,\r\nMD 21811\r\nATTN:� Robert Tanner\r\nRobert.tanner@maryland.gov\r\nTTY\r\nUsers:� call via Maryland Relay\r\nAs an equal opportunity\r\nemployer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting\r\nemployees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.� Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.\r\n\r\nIt is the policy of the\r\nMaryland State Police to comply with all applicable federal and state laws\r\nprohibiting employment discrimination and to provide equal employment\r\nopportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to\r\nage, ancestry, color, gender, identity and expression, genetic information,\r\nmarital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious\r\naffiliation, belief or opinion, sex, sexual orientation \r\n���� We thank our Veterans for their service to\r\nour country and encourage them to apply.\r\n��� If you have any questions about this\r\nrecruitment, please contact the Maryland State Police ������at 410-629-1673. \r\n