Forensic Scientist , II, or III - Biology Unit

Overview

This recruitment will be used to fill a project-funded, at-will Forensic Scientist I, II, or III level vacancy (Biology Unit Assignment). This recruitment will also establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future Biology Unit Assignment vacancies for budgeted (non-project funded), classified positions.

This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position.

For initial application purposes, you must attach either an official or unofficial transcript so your college coursework can be verified. Applications without transcripts attached will be deemed ineligible.

Salary: $63,936.50 - $92,983.49 annually

A Forensic Scientist I is responsible for applying science to the investigation of crimes by learning to perform laboratory examinations of physical evidence submitted to Mesa Public Safety Support (MPSS) Department Forensic Services. An employee in this class receives extensive training under direct supervision. A Forensic Scientist I writes scientific examination reports, prepares findings for court presentation, testifies in court, and discusses laboratory results with officers and attorneys.

Personnel in this job classification work under close supervision from more experienced personnel and subject matter experts. This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.

This is a professional entry-level class in the Forensic Scientist series. Incumbents in this class receive training in higher skill level duties and perform examinations under close supervision. An employee in this class reads relevant materials and attends training sessions in all aspects of forensic laboratory practices. Routine work is performed independently, but assignments that are more complex may be performed under direct supervision depending on the level of difficulty.

A Forensic Scientist I is distinguished from the Forensic Scientist II class by the latter's competence/expertise in more areas of forensic science and recognition as an expert witness in court. All work is performed in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, federal/state guidelines, and accreditation standards. Employees in this class work with chemicals and other hazardous materials. As training progresses, incumbents are expected to exercise independence and good judgment.

A Forensic Scientist I may progress by noncompetitive promotion to the classification of Forensic Scientist II after successful completion of all requirements stipulated in the criteria-based promotion plan, which include four years of forensic laboratory experience. This class is supervised by a Forensic Scientist Supervisor who reviews work in progress and through reports, meetings, and results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-professional.

Salary: $74,017.01 - $ annually

A Forensic Scientist II performs specialized forensic evaluations and/or complex forensic examinations of physical evidence submitted to MPSS Department Forensic Services. A Forensic Scientist II is recognized as an expert in at least one area of forensic science, which may include blood alcohol analysis, controlled substance identification, latent print comparison, toxicology, serology/DNA, fire debris, firearms/toolmark examination, or trace evidence analyses. A Forensic Scientist II writes scientific examination reports, prepares findings for court presentation, testifies in court, and discusses laboratory results with officers and attorneys.

This class is responsible for performing related duties as required.

This class is considered a journey-level position in the MPSS Department Forensic Services Forensic Scientist series. Incumbents in this class have progressed by non-competitive criteria-based promotion through successful completion of all stipulated requirements or meet the education and experience requirements prior to being hired by the City of Mesa MPSS Department. Employees in this class may receive further training in order to progress by non-competitive promotion to the classification of Forensic Scientist III upon successful completion of requirements stipulated in the criteria-based promotion plan and the requirements of the class.

A Forensic Scientist II may conduct field investigations at crime scenes to search for, collect, and preserve evidence for laboratory analysis; and reconstruct situations and physical evidence of a crime in the demonstration of proof of the connection of persons, instruments, or materials with the crime. The Forensic Scientist II class is distinguished from Forensic Scientist III class by the latter's state of the art expertise and years of laboratory experience.

A Forensic Scientist II is supervised by a Forensic Scientist Supervisor through on-the-job observations, reports, meetings, and results achieved. All work is performed in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures, federal/state guidelines, and accreditation…