DPS - CLD - Forensic Scientist Team Lead, Seized D

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=106915andPostingSeq=1Job Description***This posting is open to current DPS employees only.******Copies of Official Transcripts indicating conferred degree to support coursework requirements are required and must be attached to your application to be considered. Applications without copies of Official Transcripts attached will be subject to rejection.***PLEASE 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=ApplicantandGENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs highly advanced (senior-level) forensic science management work. Lead a team with five (5) personnel but less than ten (10) in specialized analyses of evidentiary material. May plan and assign the work of others. Work under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Conditions 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,3. Auditory acuity for 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 position. **Must 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, Seized Drugs, Trace Evidence, Toxicology, Biology/DNA and CODIS, 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, Seized Drugs, Trace Evidence, or Toxicology 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 must have successfully completed the course prior to application. The following Military Occupational Specialty codes are generally applicable to this position. https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC\_PublicSafety.pdf Applicants must fully complete the summary of experience to determine if minimum qualifications are met.ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Serve as a lead to other Forensic Scientists in the Section in determining work assignments and priorities and may serve as the Technical point of contact for the discipline. 2. Conduct advanced analyses and examinations of evidentiary exhibits; keeps case records, prepares technical reports; testifies in court on laboratory findings.3. Devel p and teach new and improved techniques and procedures to other crime laboratory personnel. 4. Provide training to new Forensic Scientists and Technicians, as appropriate in conducting forensic analysis and examinations of physical evidence. 5. Perform proficiency tests and may review proficiency test work performed by the section staff or monitor testimony of section staff when needed.6. Research and study current forensic science material in scientific journals regarding new advances and techniques in order to improve, adapt, and implement new procedures and techniques.7. May conduct lecturing and teaching assignments to law enforcement groups, schools, etc. and represent the Department at conferences and meetings.8. May assist Section Supervisor/Lab Manager in evaluating the performance of other Forensic Scientists.9. Communicate with officers and prosecuting attorneys to determine whether needs for forensic services are being met.10. Attend work regularly and observe approved work hours in accordance with agency leave and attendance policies.11. Perform other duties as assigned.GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS: Education Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with Major and/or study emphasis in Chemistry or other major as required for the applicable forensic science discipline.Experience Minimum four (4) years experience in a Crime Laboratory in the respective discipline. A Masters degree or PhD may substitute for one (1) year applicable experience.Licensure and/or Certification - Must 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. If driving is required, must possess a valid driver license from state of residence. Regulatory knowledge Working knowledge of, or the ability to rapidly assimilate information related to TXDPS, State and Federal regulations, legislation, guidelines,