Assistant Forensics Services Director Towson, MD

Overview

Assistant Forensics Services Director job at Crime Scene Resources, Inc. Towson, MD.

• Plans, directs, and controls, through subordinate supervisors, the functions and personnel of the Analysis Unit in the Forensic Services Section.
• Develops policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and work standards for the Forensic Services Section and ensures compliance.
• Directs, coordinates, and approves the training of subordinates, approves work schedules, and assures sufficient coverage in all areas.
• Monitors and evaluates activities and programs of the Section and recommends new procedures or modifications to ensure that the standards of quality and performance are maintained.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the field of forensic science, including new technology, procedures, and crime laboratory management.
• Consults with and advises superiors on issues concerning the Forensic Services Section and its operation.
• Represents the Section and Department on inter-agency and inter-jurisdictional committees and meetings on matters relating to forensic services.
• Responds to significant events such as catastrophes, major crime scenes, or other emergencies as directed to establish and direct on-site forensic services, including temporary morgues.
• Plans, develops, and administers the Section's budget.
• Evaluates and recommends purchasing equipment and reorganizing resources to accomplish goals.
• May present evidence and testify in a court of law.
• May serve on review boards and committees.
• May participate in and review examination and recruitment procedures and other personnel-related tasks.
• May conduct or participate in local and out-of-state training sessions, seminars, and conferences.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Note: The duties and responsibilities listed above are to determine a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.

Training and Experience

• Possession of a master’s or doctoral degree from an accredited college or university in forensic science; a natural science such as chemistry, physics, or biology; or a subspecialty of a natural science such as organic chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular biology;
• Five years' of documented experience in forensic science including performing casework and testifying in court;
• Two years of supervisory experience in a forensic science setting
• OR-
• Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in forensic science; a natural science such as chemistry, physics, or biology; or a subspecialty of natural science such as organic chemistry, biochemistry, or molecular biology;
• Seven years of documented experience in forensic science including performing casework and testifying in court;
• Two years of supervisory experience in a forensic science setting.

• Comprehensive knowledge of forensic sciences, including scientific principles, laboratory procedures, research methods, analytical instrumentation, and current technology used in a crime laboratory.
• Thorough knowledge of the rules of evidence, criminal trial process, and modern criminal investigative procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of crime laboratory administration principles and practices, including fiscal management, budget preparation and controls, program planning, and organization and grants.
• Knowledge of public administration.
• Knowledge of ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) standards, policies and practices as they relate to crime laboratory accreditation.
• Knowledge of quality assurance principles and federal, state, and local health and safety regulations.
• Skill in planning, analyzing, developing, directing, and evaluating programs and policies in a crime laboratory.
• Skill in supervising and training employees.
• Skill in interpreting complex regulations, laws, and guidelines.
• Skill in communicating effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to coordinate Departmental program objectives with the general goals of the Forensic Services…