Responsibilities

40% 1. Serves as working supervisor of the Decatur Forensic Science Laboratory Forensic Biology/DNA (FB/DNA) unit.

Assigns and reviews work.
Provides guidance and training to assigned staff.
Counsels staff regarding work performance.
Reassigns staff to meet day-to-day operating needs.
Establishes annual goals and objectives.
Approves time off.
Prepares and signs performance evaluations

20% 2. Evaluates FB/DNA laboratory reports.

Technically evaluates FB/DNA laboratory reports to ensure adherence to command guidelines and to detect areas of excellent casework, as well as, areas requiring improvement
Evaluates the Biochemistry unit to ensure adherence to command guidelines and accreditation requirements.

10% 3. Ensures that the FB/DNA unit personnel have sufficient equipment, supplies, and commodities to complete their coursework responsibilities.

10% 4. Assigns and coordinates the work of subordinate staff to ensure quality FS/DNA casework is provided in a timely manner to all Decatur Laboratory user agencies and courts.

10% 5. Provides expertise in troubleshooting problems.

Provides expertise to section personnel in troubleshooting problems of a difficult nature.
Monitors subordinate staff involved in the development and validation of technical methods and procedures to solve special issues.

5% 6. Attends and participates in conferences and seminars.

Attends and participates in regional and national scientific conferences and seminars for the purpose of exchanging scientific information.
Remains abreast of new methods and technological advances in FB/DNA examinations.
Travels in the performance of these duties.

5% 7. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a natural or forensic science, preferably supplemented by a master’s degree in one of the biological, natural, physical, forensic sciences, or related discipline.
Requires two years of professional forensic science work experience such as would be gained at the advanced caseworker level.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least three years of knowledge in laboratory techniques and analytical methods utilized in Forensic Biology/DNA forensic science discipline area.
At least two years of knowledge in collecting and preserving physical evidence and maintaining the chain of custody of physical evidence.
At least two years of knowledge in State, Federal, and local criminal laws and regulations as they relate to the forensic examination of physical evidence.
At least one year of experience in developing, implementing, and enforcing policies, procedures and quality standards for a forensic science laboratory.
At least one year of knowledge in the various forensic science laboratory services provided and the relationship between the different examination techniques utilized.
At least one years of experience supervising subordinate staff and providing for their professional development.
At least one year of knowledge of the principles and practices of public and business administration including preparing administrative reports.
At least one year of experience in developing a laboratory budget for resources to include personnel and equipment needs or assisting in the preparation and implementation of the laboratory budget.
Master’s degree with coursework in one of the biological, natural, physical, forensic sciences, or related discipline.
At least two years of experience in establishing and maintaining satisfactory working relationships with co-workers, law enforcement personnel, and legal system personnel.

Compensation

$7,176 - $10,602 monthly,

Anticipated starting salary $7,176, CBA language applies

How to apply

https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Decatur-FORENSIC-SCIENCE-ADMINISTRATOR-1-%28GROUP-SUPERVISOR%29-IL-62521/974835100/

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