DPS - CLD - Forensic Scientist I-IV Bio/DNA - 6052

Please paste the following URL into a browser to view the entire job posting on the CAPPS Careers page.https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psp/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?Page=HRS\_APP\_JBPST\_FLandAction=UandFOCUS=ApplicantandSiteId=1andJobOpeningId=107466andPostingSeq=1Job Description*** Copies of OFFICIAL Transcripts indicating conferred degree are required and must be attached to your application to be considered. ***This is a Grant Funded PositionPLEASE NOTE: All applications must contain complete job histories, which includes job title, dates of employment, name of employer, supervisor's name and phone number and a description of duties performed. If this information is not submitted, your application may be rejected because it is incomplete. Resumes do not take the place of this required information.SUBMITTED THROUGH WORK IN TEXAS: Work In Texas (WIT) applicants must complete the supplemental questions to be considered for the posting. In order to complete the supplemental questions please go to CAPPS Recruit to register or login and access your profile. Go to CAPPS Recruit to Sign In https://erphcmprd.cpa.texas.gov/psc/candidateportal/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS\_HRAM\_FL.HRS\_CG\_SEARCH\_FL.GBL?FOCUS=ApplicantandConditions of Employment:Prior to employment must provide documentation from a physician of:1. Visual acuity,2. Color vision acuity for Friction Ridge, Firearms and Toolmarks, Forensic Document Examination, Seized Drugs, Trace Evidence, Biology/DNA and CODIS, Digital/Multimedia, and Audio/Video Image Enhancement only,All acuity testing must have occurred prior to and within six (6) months of the start date.Current employees, with no acuity testing on file, must provide documentation from a physician, before starting in new positionMust be able to obtain a forensic analyst license from the Texas Forensic Science Commission in accordance with the Code of Criminal Procedure Title 1 Chapter 38.01. This applies to the following disciplines: Firearms and Toolmarks (Option B), Seized Drugs (Option D), Trace Evidence (Option E), Toxicology (Options F, K), Biology/DNA and CODIS (Option G) within one hundred eighty (180) days of starting employment.A college-level statistics course is required for new hire licensing. If the applicant for Firearms and Toolmarks (Option B), Seized Drugs (Option D), Trace Evidence (Option E), or Toxicology (Options F, K) has not passed a college-level statistics course, he/she must be able to take, pass and provide official transcripts of a college-level statistics course from an accredited university or a program approved by the Forensic Science Commission (FSC), at personal expense, within one hundred eighty (180) days of starting employment. An applicant for Biology/DNA and CODIS (Option G) must have successfully completed the course prior to application.GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Forensic Scientist I:Performs (entry-level) training on laboratory tests, analyses, classifications, comparisons and identifications/associations of all types of physical evidence from crime scenes with emphasis and specific recognized expertise in an option or specialty area identified above. Training involves interpreting analytical and instrumental results and preparing written opinion reports. Trains on testimony as an expert witness in court as to results of analyses. Works under close supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Forensic Scientist II:Performs routine (journey-level) forensic science work. Work involves conducting laboratory tests, conducting analyses, and identifying all types of physical evidence from crime scenes with emphasis and specific recognized expertise in an option or specialty area identified above. Work involves interpreting analytical and instrumental results; establishing and maintaining records; preparing technical reports; and testifying as an expert witness in court. Works under moderate supervision, with lim ted latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Forensic Scientist III - IV:Performs moderately complex (journey-level) forensic science work. Work involves conducting laboratory analyses on database samples or physical evidence from crime scenes with emphasis and specific recognized expertise in an option or specialty area identified above. Work involves interpreting analytical and instrumental results; establishing and maintaining records; preparing technical reports; and testifying as an expert witness in court. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: Forensic Scientist I: 1. Develops communication skills sufficient to communicate effectively with agencies and other customers regarding sensitive information related to the offense and/or analyses being done. 2. Learns how to use the laboratory information management system (LIMS) for purposes of evidentiary documentation, chain of custody, analysis, and other metrics within the laboratory. 3. Learns how to prepare reports that convey results for the analysis performed. 4. Learns how to represent the discipline and the results of analysis in testimony and may serve as an expert witness in court. 5. Attends work regularly and observes approved work hours in accordance with the agency leave and attendance policies 6. Performs other duties as assigned. 7. Reads required training materials and demonstrates understanding of procedures through analysis of competency test samples provided. 8. Learns the examination and collection of stains to determine the presence of blood and other human body tissues and secretions, procedures used to extract DNA from these tissues, and to conduct DNA testing to compare criminal evidence with samples of known origin. 9. Learns to evaluate, interpret, and document the DNA tests, and to review the work of other DNA analysts.Forensic Scientist II: 1. Follows strict tr