Forensic Scientist Manager

2 weeks ago

Washington, United States Dept of Forensic Sciences Full time

This position is located in the Department of Forensic Sciences (DFS). The mission of the DFS is to provide high-quality, timely, accurate, and reliable forensic science services using best practices and best available technology, focusing on unbiased science and transparency, to enhance public safety and health.

This position serves as a Forensic Scientist Manager (Forensic Chemistry Unit) responsible for ensuring the day-to-day forensic chemistry operations (e.g., case management, laboratory procurement, grant administration) of the FCU are achieved to the expectations of the Department of Forensic Science and the stakeholders.

**Duties and Responsibilities**

Leads for forensic chemistry program operations, casework management, program coordination and grant administration. Oversees forensic chemistry operations and assists the Lead Forensic Chemist in the evaluation of existing scientific methods and implementation of new analytical procedures. Ensures the reviews of internal and external forensic chemistry audits documents are completed and document the reviews.

Works with the Lead Forensic Chemist of the FCU in ensuring that the methodologies and procedures used in performing casework are in compliance with established standards and accreditation requirements and remain appropriate and relevant in the context of emerging technologies. Ensures that the strategic plans, mission, vision and values are communicated to the employees and integrated into strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, and team projects with established deadlines and time frames for completion.

**Qualifications and Education**

Degree: physical sciences, life sciences, or engineering that included 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by course work in mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics. Or Combination of education and experience - course work equivalent to a major as shown in A above, including at least 30 semester hours in chemistry, supplemented by mathematics through differential and integral calculus, and at least 6 semester hours of physics, plus appropriate experience, or additional education.

**Licensures and Certifications**
N/A

**Work Environment**

The work is performed in an office and Forensic Science Laboratory. Work involves regular and recurring exposure in a controlled environment to irritant chemicals and potentially infectious specimens. Required safety precautions including, but not limited to, protective clothing (e.g., laboratory coats and gloves) and eye protection (e.g., safety goggles). The office setting is when preparing documentation and the laboratory setting is during the testing and analysis phase. The incumbent may be exposed to hazardous materials, toxic substances, and blood borne pathogens and is required to follow safe laboratory practices and wear protective clothing gear such as laboratory coats, fume hoods, safety goggles, radiation badges, aprons, gloves, and shields, etc. and to adopt sterile techniques.

The nature of the DFS mission necessarily involves the potential risks associated with biological or chemical hazards, including morgue functions. Although contact with these functions is intended to be mínimal, the risks are nevertheless possible; training to recognize, address, and mitigate these risks is required as is dealing with potentially personally difficult topics, such as crime, death, and disease.

**Other Significant Facts**

**Tour of Duty**: 8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday

**Pay Plan, Series and Grade**:MS-1320 -14

**Promotion Potential**:No known promotion potential.***

**Type of Appointment**: Management Supervisory Service (MSS) - Management Supervisory Service “At-Will” All positions and appointments in the Management Supervisory Service serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

**Collective Bargaining Unit**: This position is not covered under a collective bargaining agreement

**Position Designation**: This position has been designated as **Essential **and acceptance of this offer confirms you agree to adhere to the policies in sections 1271 and 1274 of DPM Chapter 12, regarding essential/emergency employees. As an essential employee, you will be required to either report to work, stay at work, or telework (if directed to do so) during a declared emergency or during a period of non-emergency where your duties have been deemed as critical District government functions/operations. You may be required to perform other duties outside of your position description during a period of a declared emergency (such as manual labor, shelter services, etc.).

**Residency Preference**: Applicants claiming “Residency Preference” will be required to maintain residency in the District of Columbia for a minimum of seven (7) years. Failure to do so may result in forfeiture of employment.

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