Forensic Quality Control Unit Quality Assurance Supervisor

Duties

Typical tasks include but are not limited to the following:

• Implements and maintains the quality assurance and quality control programs within the operation.
• Reviews subordinates' work ensuring quality assurance and quality control standards in accordance with established protocols.
• Assists the FQC Unit Supervisor with training of subordinate personnel as needed for new hires and re-training.
• In the absence of the FQC Unit Supervisor, supervises FQC Unit staff.
• Maintains and measures the effectiveness of quality control programs for borough forensic operations.
• Assures compliance with mortuary decedent case intake and case release process.
• Maintains control over physical inventory of decedent remains, including medical examiner cases and claim only cases.
• Supervises decedent case reconciliation process.
• Report any problems and suggest improvements as appropriate.
• Assists in the development of Forensic SOPs.
• Interfaces with borough Deputy Chief Medical Examiner and the Administrator on Duty to resolve any issues.
• Prepares reports and keeps records.
• Operates a motor vehicle.
• Performs other duties as required.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, or Computer Forensics

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, with specialization in criminalistics, forensic science, chemistry, biology, physics, molecular genetics, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, entomology, anthropology, ecology or a closely related scientific or engineering field.

For Assignment to Assignment Level I - B

• In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements For All Assignment Levels" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level I-B individuals must have at least one year of satisfactory full-time experience in criminalistics, forensic science or analytic chemistry
  or
• a satisfactory equivalent combination of education and experience.

In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" above, to be assigned to Assignment Level II, individuals must have one of the following:

• One year of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B;
or
• One additional year of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of two years of such experience;
  or
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling two years of experience as described above.

In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I-B above, to be assigned to Assignment Level III, individuals must have one of the following:

• Two years of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B and/or II;
or
• Two additional years of qualifying experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of three years of such experience;
or
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling three years of experience as described above.

For Assignment to Assignment Level IV,

• In addition to meeting the "Qualification Requirements" for Assignment Level I-B above, to be assigned to Assignment Level IV, individuals must have one of the following:

• Three years of experience gained as a Criminalist at Assignment Level I-B, II, and /or III;
or
• Three additional years of experience in criminalistics or forensic science, for a total of four years of such experience;
or
• A satisfactory combination of education and experience totaling four years of experience, as described above.

Preferred Skills

• Preferred degree specialization or experience in the forensic sciences, such as forensic anthropology, medicolegal investigations, certified pathology assistant, or related field
• Strong computer skills including Word and Excel.
• Must be highly organized and possess excellent oral communication and interpersonal skills.

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