Quality Assurance Bureau Director

Job ID22525

Location Madison;

Wausau;

Milwaukee Agency Justice Full /Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Classification  Code
67240

Classification Title Forensic Sciences Dir Introduction It  is the mission of the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) to protect the public and ensure that justice is done. To continue to meet this mission, the principles of equity, inclusion, and employee well-being have become a foundation for all work performed at DOJ, on behalf of Wisconsinites.

The Division of Forensic Sciences, Quality Assurance Bureau is recruiting for a Forensic Sciences Director to serve as the Quality Assurance Bureau Director.

The Division of Forensic Sciences (DFS) is comprised of three crime laboratories that are located in Madison, Milwaukee, and Wausau.  DFS performs testing and analysis in the following forensic science disciplines: seized drugs, toxicology, trace examination, DNA analysis, DNA databank, firearms and toolmarks, latent print and footwear, forensic imaging, AFIS ten-print examinations, and crime scene response. DFS employs approximately 180 management, forensic scientist and technicians.

The laboratories have gone through a rigorous accreditation process and maintains a high level of quality assurance and control. Position Summary This position may be headquartered at one of the three crime laboratory locations:

Milwaukee Crime Laboratory, located at 9400 West Doyne Ave in Wauwatosa, WI.Madison Crime Laboratory, located at 4626 University Ave., Madison, WIWausau Crime Laboratory, located at 7100 Stewart Avenue in Wausau, WI.This position is responsible for the formulation, determination, and implementation of management policy as it relates to the Division of Forensic Sciences’ Quality Assurance Program. This position reports directly to the Administrator of the Division of Forensic Sciences and is a key policy advisor to the Deputy Division Administrator and all Lab Directors within the Division.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to: formulation of and implementation of rules, policies and procedures; management of the Wisconsin State Crime Laboratories’ accreditation process and preparation; and implementation of industry required division audits and training. This position addresses complex division quality issues such as non-conformances and proficiency testing and has fiscal responsibilities related to training, accreditation, proficiency testing and instrumentation.

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Salary Information The Forensic Science Director classification is in pay schedule 81 and range 01. The starting salary for this position will be between $58.00 - $61.08/hr. ($120,640 - $127,046 annually), depending upon experience and qualifications. Pay for former and current state employees will be in accordance with the State of Wisconsin Compensation Plan. A 2-year career executive trial period is required.

probation may be required.

The State of Wisconsin offers amazing benefits, such as:

Generous paid time off, including at least 3 1/2 weeks of vacation/personal time, and nine paid holidays. Sick time that rolls over each year with no cap and may be used to pay for healthcare premiums in retirement. Affordable health insurance, dental, vision, life, and more.

A top-notch retirement program and optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.

A Well Wisconsin program, offering wellness tools and rewards to employees and spouses.

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