Forensic Scientist; Crime Scene

• Receives training in and/or investigates assigned crime scenes in various locations in the city; assist with sealing the crime scene to protect and preserve important evidence.
• Receives training in and/or collects fingerprints/palm prints, tire and shoe prints, tool mark impressions, firearms, hair, clothing, fibers, and biological evidence or any other physical evidence deemed necessary; analyzes and records crime scenes showing correlation between evidence and the scene.
• Performs various chemical and photographic processes in the field or laboratory.
• Receives training in and/or attends autopsies to fingerprint the deceased for identification purposes, and collect relevant physical evidence.
• The incumbent advises on the collection of evidence in each case, including those involving deaths, especially when homicide is suspected; evaluates risks concerning or identifying hazardous materials in the field and the laboratory.
• Testifies in court in connection with the evidence processed, developed, and preserved as well as any examinations or analyses performed.
• Prepares detailed reports and supplements; accepts documents, and bar-codes evidence associated with each crime scene case.

• A Degree in biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management, chemistry, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.

Or

• Combination of education and experience: Courses equivalent to a major, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

In addition, applicants must have specialized experience. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, one (1) year of specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression.

None – However, incumbent must be able to successfully complete the DFS Crime Scene Sciences Competency Testing. Certification from the International Association for Identification is preferred.

This position’s duty station will be housed within the Consolidated Forensic Laboratory (CFL) which is a protection-sensitive facility. As such, incumbents of this position are designated as safety-sensitive and shall be subject to criminal background checks, background investigations, and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing, and other requirements as applicable.

Due to the handling of primary evidence, the applicant will be required to submit a buccal swab for the purposes of the DNA Quality Control database for the DFS.

The nature of the DFS mission necessarily involves the potential risks associated with biological or chemical hazards, including morgue functions. Although contact with these functions is intended to be minimal, the risks are nevertheless possible; training to recognize, address, and mitigate these risks is required as is dealing with potentially personally difficult topics, such as crime, death, and disease.

Work is performed in the field at the crime scenes; in the laboratory during the analysis, and autopsies, as well as in an office setting when preparing documentation/reports, etc. Also work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the elements and travel/walk over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces. The incumbent may be exposed to hazardous materials, toxic substances, and blood borne pathogens and is required to follow safe field and laboratory practices and wear protective clothing, including facial masks, safety glasses, gloves, etc.

May be exposed to various objectionable material (e.g., pornography, etc.). The work may require the incumbent to be in unstable locations necessitating the wearing of a ballistic safety vest. The position requires the use of electronic communication devices including, but not limited to, cell phones, communication radios, and wireless computers.

• Tour of Duty: Shift, weekend, and holiday work is required. Overtime before or after the daily tour may be required. Mandatory overtime (scheduled or unscheduled) may be required.
• Pay Plan, Series and Grade: CS-0401/0301-09
• Promotion Potential: No Known Promotion Potential
• Type of Appointment: Career Service (CS) - Regular Appointment
• Collective Bargaining Unit: This position is covered under a collective bargaining agreement, National…