Forensic Scientist 3 - (Biology) (Chemistry) (Genealogy) (Pattern Evidence) (Crime Scene

This is forensic science work at the advanced performance level in the preservation, examination, handling, and comparative analysis of items of evidence collected in criminal investigations. Positions in this class are allocated to one of five specialties:
Biology, Chemistry, Crime Scene, Digital Evidence, Genealogy or Pattern Evidence. Positions allocated to the Pattern Evidence specialty are assigned to one of the following disciplines:
Documents, Firearms/Toolmarks, or Latent Prints.

An important aspect of the work is serving on interdisciplinary committees within the Office of Forensic Science of the Philadelphia Police Department.

Work in this class differs from the next lower level in that the employee is expected to provide basic instruction to junior examiners and trainees and assist in the development of training materials while maintaining an active forensic caseload. As experience is gained, employees oversee small projects within the area of specialty.

Work in each specialty includes examining evidence associated with crimes for presentation of laboratory findings in written reports and through expert testimony in criminal trials.

An employee in this class is expected to work independently in the performance of these tasks.

All work is performed in accordance with national and international quality assurance standards in the accredited Office of Forensic Science of the Philadelphia Police Department.

Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level forensic scientist or technical superior.

The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is

David Ross

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources

1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530

Philadelphia, PA

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Email: david.f.ross

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Only an Open-Competitive eligible list will be established as a result of this examination. Permanent City employees will receive no promotional preference in this examination.

Multiple Specialties have been announced. This exam will be used to establish separate eligible lists for each specialty. Candidates who pass the exam will be placed on the eligible list for the specialties they qualify for. The requirements for each specialty are listed below.

Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.

The Civil Service Commission has waived the usual requirement that candidates must be residents of Philadelphia for one year prior to appointment. Establishment of residency in Philadelphia will be required no later than one (1) year after appointment.

Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other persons receiving an identical test score. For Training and Experience evaluations, in which applicants will not be asked to appear to take a scheduled examination, the residency preference eligibility date is the planned eligible list date listed on this announcement.

To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence later in this form.

The response on this application will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.

If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.

As a condition of employment with the City, any person offered employment shall be required to certify that such person either is fully current on any and…