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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/31/15

Applications Due10/31/15

Vacancy ID23345

AgencyCriminal Justice Services, Division of

TitleLatent Print Laboratory Director

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $83493 to $102838 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Alfred E. Smith Building

80 South Swan Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

Minimum Qualifications The Division of Criminal Justice Services is recruiting for the position of Latent Print Laboratory Director in its Office of Criminal Justice Operations. The Latent Print Laboratory Director must have a Bachelor’s degree in Criminalistics, or a natural science, or a closely related field and at least five years of case work* experience working in an accredited forensic laboratory. At least two of the five years of experience must be in either a supervisory or managerial capacity.

Essential knowledge and skills for this position include:

• Extensive knowledge of the theory, principles and practices of forensic science;
• Knowledge (not necessarily experience) relating to the field of latent fingerprint identification;
• Experience testifying in court as an expert witness;
• The ability to express ideas clearly and concisely in verbal and written communications; and
• The ability to provide leadership and to maintain professional relationships with law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local levels as well as the courts.

Preferred Qualifications:

The preferred candidate should have:

• A Master’s degree;
• At least three years of experience in the Analysis, Comparison, Evaluation and Verification (ACE-V) methodology of fingerprints;
• Extensive knowledge of New York State and municipal laws, regulations, and procedures as applied to forensic science work;
• Experience working in an ASCLD/LAB accredited laboratory; and
• Strong interpersonal skills.

* Case work is defined as work examining scientific evidence in connection with legal proceedings.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Director of Office of Criminal Justice Operations, the Latent Print Laboratory Director will direct and manage the activities of the Latent Print Laboratory. The incumbent will have direct responsibility for the daily operations of the Latent Print Laboratory and will be expected to ensure that the lab remains in compliance with International Organization for Standardization ISO 17025 accreditation standards. The incumbent will also be responsible for the implementation, maintenance and improvement of the policies and procedures of the Latent Print Laboratory to ensure that the lab is meeting current and future needs. Primary duties include, but are not limited to:

• Establishing policies and procedures that meet ISO 17025 accreditation standards, legislative and agency initiatives;
• Monitoring the Latent Print Laboratory practices to verify continuing compliance with policies and procedures related to a quality system;
• Managing the workflow of the lab to ensure that requests are appropriately prioritized and that if there are backlogs, they are appropriately managed;
• Representing DCJS or selecting an appropriate representative at Technical Working Group meetings, Criminal Justice Association meetings New York Crime Laboratory Advisory Council meetings and Regional Site Managers meetings;
• Identifying staff development and training needs and ensuring that training is completed;
• Preparing and submitting management reports and proficiency test results as required by accreditation requirements;
• Representing the laboratory before the New York Commission on Forensic Science or ASCLD/LAB
• Preparing budget requests for the Latent Print Laboratory; and
• Ensuring staff adherence to health and safety policy and other safety requirements.

Additional Comments Appointment is temporary, pending New York State Civil Service Commission action leading to a permanent appointment.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 518-485-1704.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Tonya Tamir

Telephone (518) 457-3875

Fax (518) 457-4000

Email Address DCJSJobs@dcjs.ny.gov

Address

Street Alfred E. Smith Building

80 South Swan Street

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12210

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit your resume to the contact provided above.

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