County of Santa Clara
Supervising Criminalist
County of Santa Clara, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Under direction, to supervise and coordinate activities and staff in a forensic specialty unit within the District Attorney's Crime Laboratory; and to participate in the work of the unit.
The County of Santa Clara District Attorney's Crime Laboratory is recruiting for a Supervising Criminalist to manage the Forensic Biology/DNA analysis unit.
The selected candidate must successfully pass a full background investigation prior to appointment.Responsibilities:
Manages, directs, and supervises the day-to-day activities in a forensic specialty unit;Develops and implements laboratory systems, procedures, and techniques;Oversees research and experimentation to develop and improve analytical methods and procedures;Prepares statistical reports of work performed in the forensic specialty areas such as Audio-Video, Computer Forensics, Drug Chemistry, Trace Evidence, Firearms/Toolmarks, Forensic Biology/DNA, Latent Print Processing, Toxicology, Questioned Documents, Footwear/Shoe Print Analysis, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Crime Scene Analysis, etc.;Consults and advises law enforcement regarding the nature of evidence, laboratory analysis, and interpretation;Interprets findings for the courts and other legal hearings;Writes reports and standard operating procedures outlining methods and results;Ensures proper compliance and reporting with regulatory agencies;Evaluates and manages requests for analytical examinations and reviews case files and reports to ensure quality control, ability to support conclusions, and evaluate staff performance;Oversees training of staff in procedures and techniques of forensic science, and may assist in the more difficult or unusual evidence analysis;Resolves administrative, agency liaison, and technical problems associated with analysis, instrumentation repair and maintenance, and procedures;May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;Performs other related work as required.Minimum Requirements:
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in a natural or applied science or in a related field;ANDFive (5) years increasingly responsible experience in the practice of criminalistics, one (1) year of which is equivalent to a Criminalist III in the County of Santa Clara;ANDPossession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to obtain and maintain a County driver's authorization.A Master's Degree or higher in a natural or applied science or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required general experience.Lead or supervisory experience is desirable.Knowledge of:
Principles and techniques of management, supervision and training;Principles, methods, materials and techniques in at least one specialty area of Criminalistics such as Audio-Video, Computer Forensics, Drug Chemistry, Trace Evidence, Firearms/Toolmarks, Forensic Biology/DNA, Latent Print Processing, Toxicology, Questioned Documents, Footwear/Shoe Print Analysis, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Crime Scene Analysis, etc.;Recent developments, new techniques and procedures in the scientific examination of evidence;Principles, methods, materials and techniques of criminalistics analysis;Rules of evidence and procedures of criminal and civil courts relative to expert witness testimony;Recent developments, current literature and sources of information in the field of criminalistics;General principles and applications of modern information systems.Ability to:
Manage, control, direct, supervise and train the staff and activities of a forensic specialty unit;Conduct complex chemical, instrumental, biological, digital or other laboratory analyses;Communicate effectively orally and in writing, including when serving as an expert in the presentation of laboratory findings;Prepare and maintain clear, accurate and concise records, case statistics, and reports;Develop and maintain good working relationships with law enforcement agencies, attorneys and others contacted in the course of work;Gain forensic certification in Criminalistics or a related specialty area.
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The County of Santa Clara District Attorney's Crime Laboratory is recruiting for a Supervising Criminalist to manage the Forensic Biology/DNA analysis unit.
The selected candidate must successfully pass a full background investigation prior to appointment.Responsibilities:
Manages, directs, and supervises the day-to-day activities in a forensic specialty unit;Develops and implements laboratory systems, procedures, and techniques;Oversees research and experimentation to develop and improve analytical methods and procedures;Prepares statistical reports of work performed in the forensic specialty areas such as Audio-Video, Computer Forensics, Drug Chemistry, Trace Evidence, Firearms/Toolmarks, Forensic Biology/DNA, Latent Print Processing, Toxicology, Questioned Documents, Footwear/Shoe Print Analysis, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Crime Scene Analysis, etc.;Consults and advises law enforcement regarding the nature of evidence, laboratory analysis, and interpretation;Interprets findings for the courts and other legal hearings;Writes reports and standard operating procedures outlining methods and results;Ensures proper compliance and reporting with regulatory agencies;Evaluates and manages requests for analytical examinations and reviews case files and reports to ensure quality control, ability to support conclusions, and evaluate staff performance;Oversees training of staff in procedures and techniques of forensic science, and may assist in the more difficult or unusual evidence analysis;Resolves administrative, agency liaison, and technical problems associated with analysis, instrumentation repair and maintenance, and procedures;May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker, as required;Performs other related work as required.Minimum Requirements:
Possession of a Bachelor's Degree in a natural or applied science or in a related field;ANDFive (5) years increasingly responsible experience in the practice of criminalistics, one (1) year of which is equivalent to a Criminalist III in the County of Santa Clara;ANDPossession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to obtain and maintain a County driver's authorization.A Master's Degree or higher in a natural or applied science or related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required general experience.Lead or supervisory experience is desirable.Knowledge of:
Principles and techniques of management, supervision and training;Principles, methods, materials and techniques in at least one specialty area of Criminalistics such as Audio-Video, Computer Forensics, Drug Chemistry, Trace Evidence, Firearms/Toolmarks, Forensic Biology/DNA, Latent Print Processing, Toxicology, Questioned Documents, Footwear/Shoe Print Analysis, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis, Crime Scene Analysis, etc.;Recent developments, new techniques and procedures in the scientific examination of evidence;Principles, methods, materials and techniques of criminalistics analysis;Rules of evidence and procedures of criminal and civil courts relative to expert witness testimony;Recent developments, current literature and sources of information in the field of criminalistics;General principles and applications of modern information systems.Ability to:
Manage, control, direct, supervise and train the staff and activities of a forensic specialty unit;Conduct complex chemical, instrumental, biological, digital or other laboratory analyses;Communicate effectively orally and in writing, including when serving as an expert in the presentation of laboratory findings;Prepare and maintain clear, accurate and concise records, case statistics, and reports;Develop and maintain good working relationships with law enforcement agencies, attorneys and others contacted in the course of work;Gain forensic certification in Criminalistics or a related specialty area.
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