Msp Forensic Scientist Supervisor - #25-000256-0001

Introduction It is important that all experience be fully documented. FAILURE TO LIST ALL EXPERIENCE AND ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS SPECIFICALLY AND ACCURATELY may cause the applicant to be rejected. GRADE 23 LOCATION OF POSITION MSP Forensic Sciences Division Berlin Laboratory 9758 Ocean Gateway Berlin, MD 21811 Main Purpose of Job To direct, lead, control, evaluate, monitor, and supervise the duties of subordinates within the Latent Prints/Impressions Unit at the Berlin Lab. Perform all latent prints duties of the Forensic Scientist position and complete administrative duties as required. POSITION DUTIES 1. Supervises the operation of the Latent Prints/Impressions Unit at the Berlin Lab
2. Analyzes forensic casework involving latent print evidence to include comparison and development and providing courtroom testimony as an expert witness
3. Performs or is responsible for administrative duties of the Latent Prints/Impressions Unit at the Berlin Lab
4. Keeps abreast of new technical and scientific developments MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: A Bachelors degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, genetics, medical technology, pharmaceutical science or related physical, natural or forensic science from an accredited college or university.

Experience: 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.

Notes:

1. 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.

2. Candidates may substitute additional experience at another accredited crime laboratory performing equivalent work, on a year-for-year basis, for the required experience.

3. Candidates may substitute the possession of a Masters degree in any of the above referenced disciplines from an accredited college or university for one year of the required experience.

4. 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.

SELECTIVE QUALIFICATIONS Experience: Five years of experience in comparative analysis or scientific evaluation in Latent Print Impressions to include experience in courtroom testimony as as expert witness in moot or criminal court. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 1. Work experience in an ISO 17025-accredited laboratory
2. Experience as a Technical Assessor for ANAB, A2LA or equivalent accrediting body
3. Expert witness testimony experience in Daubert or Frye-Reed court proceedings
4. One year as a supervisor or lead examiner in a forensic workplace
5. IAI Certification 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 operators license valid in the State of Maryland.

2. 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.

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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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 as BEST QUALIFIED, BETTER QUALIFIED, or QUALIFIED and remain eligible for at least one year from the date of examination. The list will be used by the Hiring Manager to select the individual to fill the vacancy. EXAMINATION PROCESS The examination will consist of rating 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. Applicants will be subject to an interview, background investigation, polygraph examination and substance abuse testing. BENEFITS

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Currently, applicants are limited to uploading one file. As a result, it is strongly urged that those applying upload ALL required and additional documents (Undergraduate and graduate transcripts, resumes, etc.) as one file. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit an application via mail. The Maryland State Application Form can be found online.
Completed applications, required documentation and any required addendums may be mailed to: Maryland State Police
Human Resources Division / Berlin Barrack
9758 Ocean GatewayBerlin, MD 21811
ATTN: Robert Tanner
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