Criminalist Manager

$11,040.00 - $13,828.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/29/2026

The Criminalist Manager has overall responsibility for the coordination, planning, organization, direction, and fiscal management of twocriminalistics laboratories. In addition, the Criminalist Manager has certain Bureau-wide responsibilities in the areas of planning and policy.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement
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You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CRIMINALIST MANAGER

CRIMINALIST MANAGER $11,040.00 - $13,828.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Number of Positions: 1

Work Location:

United States

Telework:
In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

8am-5pm

Work Week:
Monday-Friday

• This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Forensic Services, Chico and Redding Laboratories.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax with holdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

• For more information about the Department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at  .

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Background Investigation prior to being hired. The Background Investigation may include Criminal Background and a review of any governmental records.
• The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Drug Screening Test. You will be required to take and pass the drug screening test prior to being hired.
• The position(s) requires incumbents pass a Medical Evaluation. You will be required to submit to a Medical Evaluation and receive clearance prior to being hired.

Eligibility
To be appointed to this position you must be eligible for transfer, reinstatement, or have current list eligibility. This classification does not offer an ongoing exam.

Knowledge of:
Principles, practices, and trends of public and business administration, management, and supportive staff services such as budgeting, personnel, and management analysis; and governmental functions and organization.

Ability to:
Reason logically and creatively and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex governmental and managerial problems; develop and evaluate alternatives; analyze data and present ideas and information effectively; consult with and advise administrators or other interested parties on a wide variety of subject-matter areas; and gain and maintain the confidence and cooperation of those contacted during the course of work.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
Kerry Hoefling

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