Job Posting
Latent Prints Section Supervisor (CF682)
Virginia Dept of Forensic Science, Manassas, VA
Salary: $82,679 - $105,522
Final Filing Date: November 5, 2009
Duties: The Virginia Department of Forensic Science, Northern Laboratory, is seeking a qualified applicant to supervise staff in the day-to-day operations of the Latent Prints Section, to include management of the section's backlog of latent print and impression cases, and compliance to accreditation standards, state and agency policies and procedures. In addition, the Section Supervisor will perform a full range of functions to recover and examine latent finger, palm and foot prints for identification purposes. Other duties include: preparing reports of findings for use by the criminal justice system and testifying in court as an expert witness; communicating with medical and legal officials concerning testing procedures, results, and conclusions; and instructing law enforcement officials on the handling of evidence. Includes occasional overnight travel and the employee will provide their own transportation as required. This position will be located in the Department's new laboratory facility located in Manassas, Virginia.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree; successful completion of a recognized forensic scientist latent print training program; knowledge of principles of management; knowledge and skill in fingerprint pattern recognition, comparing latent prints with known finger, foot, and palm prints, developing identifiable latent prints on physical evidence, and obtaining prints from bodies; skill in preparing exhibits of evidence for court and the ability to precisely explain and defend scientific results both orally and in writing; knowledge of laboratory safety and QA/QC procedures; ability to maintain accurate records, analyze and interpret data, manage multiple tasks efficiently, establish work priorities, and develop sound conclusions from analyses; valid driver's license and/or other means of reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications:Certification by the International Association for Identification; experience using systems such as AFIS, IAFIS and/or NOVARIS; supervisory experience; work experience in an accredited forensic science laboratory; familiarity with ASCLD/LAB accreditation criteria.
Selected candidate must provide a DNA sample vial, a Buccal swab (saliva sample), be fingerprinted, and pass a background security check.
How to apply: Applicants must apply electronically using the State of Virginia's Recruitment Management System (RMS) by 5:00 pm, November 5, 2009. This position may be accessed in RMS using this link: https://jobs.agencies.virginia.gov/applicants/Central?quickFind=106029
Contact Butch Martin at (804) 786-0150 for assistance.
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Posted: September 28, 2009
