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Working Title: Forensic Science Supervisor (Biology Section)

Job Class: Forensic Science Supervisor

Agency: Public Safety Department

• Job ID : 80245

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers and DPS employees eligible to bid. Eligible bidders (permanent, classified employees in the same job classification) should apply through Self-Service and confirm their bid by emailing madison.markgraf@state.mn.us by 11:59 PM 09/23/2024.

• Date Posted : 09/17/2024

• Closing Date : 10/07/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Public Safety Dept / Public Safety-MMA

• Division/Unit : BCA Lab / BCA Lab Admin 2

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

• Salary Range: $43.59 - $62.41 / hourly; $91,015 - $130,312 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 216 - Middle Management Association/MMA

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Executive

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This full-time, permanent position in the Biology section works under general direction of an Assistant Laboratory Director. The person in this position will be expected to work collaboratively with two additional Biology/DNA supervisors to effectively manage personnel and the direction of all laboratory duties.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the operations and promoting the efficiencies of the Biology/DNA Section which may include serological analysis, PCR/STR/YSTR, CODIS database, mitochondrial DNA and other lineage technologies.

• Incorporating process improvements and ensuring that work meets time and quality objectives.

• Responsibility for ensuring proper preservation and documentation of evidence and adherence to the quality management system of the laboratory and applicable laws, protocols, and regulations.

• Supervising Forensic Scientists and other assigned staff.

• Acquiring an in-depth knowledge of Department, BCA, and Section policies and procedures and Department policies on leave, disciplinary action, and employee recognition.

• Having comprehensive knowledge of the scientific principles and theory behind all examinations performed.

• Having knowledge of National Accrediting Body requirements and have the ability to relate them to such things as hiring practices, laboratory set-up, and procedures.

• Having a basic understanding of the Forensic Science Service’s budget and State purchasing rules and procedures.

• Performing technical reviews of reports, if qualified, and administrative reviews of all types of laboratory activity and examinations performed within the Biology/DNA Section.

• Working as a liaison between laboratory sections, clients, and scientists to determine the order and magnitude of examinations required in any given case.

• Having the ability to accurately assess the work performance of individuals and effectively communicate and implement methods in which to improve performance if necessary.

• Having the ability to effectively communicate the goals and objectives of BCA management to bench level scientists.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Bachelor of Science degree* in a physical science, such as Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, Physics, Forensic Science or equivalent from an accredited university.

2. Current BCA Forensic Scientist 3 OR a Current BCA Forensic Scientist 2 with at least five years of experience at the BCA Forensic Science Laboratory, OR a current BCA Forensic Science Supervisor OR candidate has a minimum of 5 years of experience working in a supervisory/management position in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited forensic laboratory.

3. Testified in a court of law as an expert witness in Forensic analyses.

4. Ability to work cooperatively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

*NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS THAT DO NOT CURRENTLY WORK AT A BCA LAB MUST SUBMIT AN UNOFFICIAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT(S) ALONG WITH THEIR RESUME. PLEASE UPLOAD IN THE RESUME AND COVER LETTER SECTION OF THE ONLINE APPLICATION IN EITHER PDF OR DOCX FORMAT. YOU CAN ATTACH A RESUME AND A SECOND ATTACHMENT WITH YOUR TRANSCRIPTS AS A COVER LETTER OR COMBINE THE DOCUMENTS AS A SINGLE ATTACHMENT.

Preferred Qualifications

1. 1. Demonstrated leadership skills.

2. 2. Demonstrated knowledge and use of laboratory quality assurance procedures.

3. 3. Demonstrated human relations skills dealing with coworkers, clients, management, and public.

4. 4. Excellent oral and written skills.

5. 5. Excellent standard computer software, word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills.

6. 6. Master's or PhD degree in a related scientific or management discipline.

7. 7. Successful completion of coursework in biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology and statistics as such that meets the FBI Forensic DNA Requirement.

8. 8. Certification by a relevant certification body such as the American Board of Criminalistics (ABC).

Physical Requirements

Requires occasionally moving and transporting 50-pound items and frequently moving and transporting objects such as heavy tools and heavy file boxes. This job may require positioning self to move to a significant degree across rough terrain or may involve maintaining a stationary position for extended periods.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following. The BCA will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

It is the policy of the Department of Public Safety that all employees submit to a background investigation prior to employment, includes the following components:

1. 1. Criminal history check

2. 2. Reference check

3. 3. Driver License history

4. 4. Fingerprints

5. 5. Education Verification

6. 6. Psychological Evaluation

7. 7. Drug Screen

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.