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The Criminalist Manager has overall responsibility for coordinating, planning, organization, direction, and management of the California Criminalistics Institute (CCI). In addition, the Criminalist Manager has certain bureau-wide responsibilities in the areas of planning and policy. Oversees the operation of the institute to provide bureau staff, visiting scientists, and university students current and consistent classes in the areas of method development, and all aspects of forensic evidence collection and analysis, which are critical to meet the objectives of the Department of Justice (DOJ).
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- You will find additional information about the job in the **Duty Statement**.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- CRIMINALIST MANAGER

Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement

Position Details

**Job Code #**:

- JC-433638
- **Position #(s)**:

- 420-578-8467-003
- **Working Title**:
**Criminalist Manager**

**Classification**:

- CRIMINALIST MANAGER
$10,612.00 - $13,291.00
- **# of Positions**:

- 1
- **Work Location**:

- Sacramento County
- **Telework**:

- In Office
- **Job Type**:

- Permanent, Full Time
- **Work Shift**:

- 8am-5pm
- **Work Week**:

- Monday-Friday
- Department Information
- This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Forensic Services, California Criminalistics Institute (CCI) in Sacramento.
- Please disregard the SROA/Su rplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

Special Requirements
- A fingerprint check will be required.
- The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Background Investigation prior to being hired. The Background Investigation may include Criminal Background and a review of any governmental records.
- The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Drug Screening Test. You will be required to take and pass the drug screening test prior to being hired.
- The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

**Eligibility**

To be appointed to this position you must have current list eligibility. This classification does not offer an ongoing exam.***

Application Instructions

Final Filing Date: 6/12/2024
- **Who May Apply**
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
- **How To Apply**
- **Address for Mailing Application Packages**
Department of Justice
-Attn: Kerry Hoefling
-Department of Justice/DLE - OC - Personnel Services Unit
-1300 I Street, Suite 1140
-Sacramento, CA 95814

**Address for Drop-Off Application Packages**
Department of Justice
-Kerry Hoefling
-Department of Justice/DLE - OC - Personnel Services Unit
-1300 I Street, Suite 1140
-Sacramento, CA 95814
-08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

**Required Application Package Documents**
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications
- Knowledge of: Scientific techniques and equipment used in the laboratory and at crime scenes; tests for the identity and comparison of blood and physiological fluids; tests for explosives and flammable materials; toxicological analyses; tests of hairs, fibers, glass, soil, paint, and similar materials, as well as the necessary equipment to conduct these tests; modern methods and techniques in investigations of major crimes; current trends in toxicology, general chemistry, and microchemistry; modern types of small arms and the techniques of conducting all types of firearms, bullet, and toolmark comparisons; methods used in the examination of documents in criminal cases; photographic and photomicrographic principles and practices as applied to criminalistics; chromatographic techniques; and modern office methods, supplies, and equipment.

Ability to: Make extensive use of scientific methods and techniques at crime scenes; make effective use of microscopes, spectrograph, infrared and ultraviolet spectrophotometer, and gas chromatograph; use micro methods for determining physical constants such as refractive index and density; recognize the need for and develop and evaluate new test methods and procedures; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; conduct applied research to develop and validate state-of-the-art evi