The Grand Junction Forensic Science Laboratory Director is responsible for the day-to-day management of forensic services at the Grand Junction facility including all managerial, technical and administrative aspects of the laboratory. The following details the primary duties of the position:
- Leads, directs and mentors assigned forensic services personnel in the Grand Junction laboratory, including crime scene response for the Western Slope.
- Must insist on excellence in the work product implementing all aspects of the Quality Management System including but not limited to: timely, accurate completion of all technical and administrative review of cases, timely completion of competency/proficiency tests, ensuring random reanalysis of cases, timely identification, correction and remediation of all nonconformities or departures from established policies and procedures.
- Must ensure the facility operates in a technologically sound and overall efficient manner including all aspects affecting the daily operation including but not limited to maintenance, cleanliness and the building’s safety/security systems.
- Evaluates work schedules and develops work plans and objectives.
- Evaluates equipment needs to ensure the laboratory is state of the art; ensures equipment is functioning and well maintained.
- Monitors the budget, confirming relevant information is accurate, up-to-date and timely to ensure fiscal responsibility. This includes but is not limited to: payroll management, overtime dollars, employee travel expenses, training dollars, procurement of commodities/equipment. Must assess the fiscal impact on all proposed legislation influencing the Grand Junction facility and keep the Director apprised of all current and pending fiscal considerations.
- May have overall management of a currently awarded system-wide grant and must ensure the judicious and precise management of the grant(s).
- Assigns and monitors forensic casework and manages the backlog to ensure all quality standards are being met.
- Must communicate with and assess the needs of the law enforcement and the criminal justice community including but not limited to law enforcement agencies, district/defense attorneys’ offices, vendors, forensic science organizations and educational institutions
- Must ensure the highest level of customer service to all user agencies, effectively changing priorities as necessary to meet their needs including but not limited to timely completion of rush cases, conducting pre-submission meeting, and timely response to questions and concerns.
- Effectively interacts with all levels of personnel within the laboratory, the CBI and the Department of Public Safety.
- Must serve as a leader, facilitating and guiding the job performance of subordinates by coaching, counseling and providing timely feedback.
- Must ensure the development of skills necessary to enhance the individual’s career, including participation in various educational opportunities such as training classes, conferences and seminars.
- Has delegated authority to issue corrective actions, develop and sign performance plans, evaluate employee performance, and resolve informal grievances.
- Must be familiar with and gain proficiency in ISO 17025 and ASCLD/LAB-InternationalSupplemental Requirements in order to implement, monitor and support the management system.
- Assists in developing or revising policies and procedures to meet ISO 17025 requirements, ensuring efficient, effective operation of the laboratory. Ensures compliance of these policies and procedures by subordinates. These policies and procedures are outlined in the Quality Operations Manual (QOM), Discipline Operations Manuals (DOM), Training Manual (TM), Safety Operations Manual (SOM) and Evidence Operations Manual (EOM).
- Must gain a thorough knowledge of the CBI’s directives, goals and objectives. Must train, guide and support subordinates to ensure compliance.
- Requires proficient written and verbal communication skills.
- Is a sworn law enforcement supervisory position within the CBI.
This position requires dedication, commitment, loyalty and an unwavering work ethic. The individual must be supportive of the CBI’s overall mission, goals and values. The position requires 24/7 availability, including weekends and holidays. Work may be conducted anywhere in the State of Colorado. This position will report directly to the Director of Forensic Services and may also receive direction from the Denver Laboratory Director, the CBI Deputy Director, and the Director of CBI.
We will be holding the 4-stage examination and conditional employment process for this recruitment the week of May 13, 2013. Applicants must be available Monday through Thursday of that week, May 13 through May 16. As candidates advance through each phase of the process, they will be notified and must attend each subsequent stage in order to remain in consideration. The four stages of this process include: