Manages and monitors Criminalists and technical personnel, work assignments and job performance in the Controlled Substances Unit. Trains and develops criminalists, laboratory technicians and support personnel. Develops and revises standard operating procedures, goals and objectives, techniques, policies and reports. Prepares monthly operational reports on assigned program. Coordinates the preparation, implementation and monitoring of the budget and expenditures.  Employee’s work is measured as to its effectiveness, accuracy, thoroughness and acceptability. Provides technical assistance to police officers, assistant district attorneys, other law enforcement agencies and civic groups