City of Henderson
Forensic Scientist (Controlled Substances)*
City of Henderson, Henderson, Nevada, us, 89077
This is an open and continuous recruitment which will remain open for a minimum of seven (7) calendar days and close without notice once a sufficient pool of highly-qualified candidates has been created.
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Forensic Scientist (Controlled Substances) in the Police Department.
The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.
Forensic Scientist I:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of scientific laboratory examinations and analyses on physical evidence for one or more Forensic science disciplines including Controlled Substances, Toxicology, Latent Print Examination, Trace Chemistry-Flammables, Firearms and Toolmarks, Questioned Documents, and Biology/DNA; and performs related duties as assigned.
Forensic Scientist II:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of scientific laboratory examinations and analyses on physical evidence in a discipline of the Forensic Laboratory, including Controlled Substances, Toxicology, Latent Print Examination, Trace Chemistry-Flammables, Firearms and Toolmarks, Questioned Documents, and Biology/DNA; interprets test results, formulates conclusions, and prepares reports; provides scientific assistance to external parties and testifies in court as an expert witness; and performs related duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidates for Forensic Scientist (Controlled Substances) will possess the following:
Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited LaboratoryExperience determining proper scientific testing techniques and performing chemical, instrumental, microscopic, chromatographic, and comparative laboratory tests on suspected controlled substances and illicit drugsExperience isolating and separating analytes (qualitatively) from various matrices, including solid dose samplesKnowledge and experience in preparing and validating standardsExperience with Liquid Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (LC/MS), Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) instruments, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)Knowledge of controlled substances and seized drugsCourtroom testimony experience
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive Salary Range; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.
The successful candidate may start above the bottom of the salary range.Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**Pay for Performance Base Wage Increase or Lump Sum Bonus****Contingent upon the City’s financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the CityWork-Life Balance
Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:Medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceHealth and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Long Term Disability (LTD)Retirement Benefits
Nevada PERS
(Public Employees' Retirement System)Retirement Health Savings (RHS) AccountDeferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings PlanPublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal GovernmentTuition and Certification Reimbursement
Program, and much more!
Minimum Qualifications for Forensic Scientist I (Salary Range: $36.26 to $54.38):
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a natural or applied science.Three (3) years of full-time professional work experience related to a particular laboratory discipline, as a forensic scientist or equivalent, in a forensic laboratory conducting scientific laboratory analyses.Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years.Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.
Minimum Qualifications for Forensic Scientist II (Salary Range: $39.77 to $59.66):
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with science courses.Six (6) years of full-time professional work experience related to the particular laboratory discipline, as a forensic scientist or equivalent, in a forensic laboratory conducting scientific laboratory analyses.Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483.Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
Completed Employment ApplicationSupplemental Questionnaire
Your responses to these questions will be read and scored by Subject Matter Experts and will determine your placement on the eligibility list for this classification.
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Scored Supplemental Question Assessment* (Weighted 100%)Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Date to be Determined
IMPORTANT:
Appointment is subject to the successful and timely completion of a post-offer pre-employment background investigation, polygraph examination, medical/physical examination, drug and alcohol test.#J-18808-Ljbffr
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Forensic Scientist (Controlled Substances) in the Police Department.
The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.
Forensic Scientist I:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of scientific laboratory examinations and analyses on physical evidence for one or more Forensic science disciplines including Controlled Substances, Toxicology, Latent Print Examination, Trace Chemistry-Flammables, Firearms and Toolmarks, Questioned Documents, and Biology/DNA; and performs related duties as assigned.
Forensic Scientist II:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of scientific laboratory examinations and analyses on physical evidence in a discipline of the Forensic Laboratory, including Controlled Substances, Toxicology, Latent Print Examination, Trace Chemistry-Flammables, Firearms and Toolmarks, Questioned Documents, and Biology/DNA; interprets test results, formulates conclusions, and prepares reports; provides scientific assistance to external parties and testifies in court as an expert witness; and performs related duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidates for Forensic Scientist (Controlled Substances) will possess the following:
Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited LaboratoryExperience determining proper scientific testing techniques and performing chemical, instrumental, microscopic, chromatographic, and comparative laboratory tests on suspected controlled substances and illicit drugsExperience isolating and separating analytes (qualitatively) from various matrices, including solid dose samplesKnowledge and experience in preparing and validating standardsExperience with Liquid Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (LC/MS), Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) instruments, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR)Knowledge of controlled substances and seized drugsCourtroom testimony experience
Salary and Benefits:
Competitive Salary Range; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.
The successful candidate may start above the bottom of the salary range.Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period**Pay for Performance Base Wage Increase or Lump Sum Bonus****Contingent upon the City’s financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the CityWork-Life Balance
Four (4)-Day, 38 hour workweek (Monday to Thursday)
Comprehensive benefits package*** for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including:Medical, dental, vision, and life insuranceHealth and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Long Term Disability (LTD)Retirement Benefits
Nevada PERS
(Public Employees' Retirement System)Retirement Health Savings (RHS) AccountDeferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans
Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, SSgA Upromise 529 College Savings PlanPublic Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal GovernmentTuition and Certification Reimbursement
Program, and much more!
Minimum Qualifications for Forensic Scientist I (Salary Range: $36.26 to $54.38):
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a natural or applied science.Three (3) years of full-time professional work experience related to a particular laboratory discipline, as a forensic scientist or equivalent, in a forensic laboratory conducting scientific laboratory analyses.Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years.Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.
Minimum Qualifications for Forensic Scientist II (Salary Range: $39.77 to $59.66):
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with science courses.Six (6) years of full-time professional work experience related to the particular laboratory discipline, as a forensic scientist or equivalent, in a forensic laboratory conducting scientific laboratory analyses.Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483.Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
Completed Employment ApplicationSupplemental Questionnaire
Your responses to these questions will be read and scored by Subject Matter Experts and will determine your placement on the eligibility list for this classification.
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Scored Supplemental Question Assessment* (Weighted 100%)Selection Interview (Weighted 100%) - Date to be Determined
IMPORTANT:
Appointment is subject to the successful and timely completion of a post-offer pre-employment background investigation, polygraph examination, medical/physical examination, drug and alcohol test.#J-18808-Ljbffr